Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2018) - Aura Resources Inc. (TSXV: AUU) ("Aura" or the "Company") wishes to
provide an update on its exploration program on the Greyhound project, a partnership with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico
Eagle"). Agnico Eagle, the project operator, has completed extensive surface mapping, induced polarization ("IP") geophysical
surveys, geochemical sampling and has recently completed a small drilling program. As outlined in Press Release #18-03 (May, 2018),
two target areas, NW Fold Area and South Aura Lake, were selected for additional work (Figure 1), including diamond drilling
(DDH).
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Figure 1. Geologic map of the Western area of the Greyhound property, illustrating the location of
Au-enriched surface rock and soil samples along with the 2018 drill holes. The areas of 2018 activity (NW Fold and South Aura Lake)
are outlined with boxes. Geology, modified after post 2005 field studies, after: Zaleski, E. and Perhsson, S. 2005: Geology, Half
Way Hills and Whitehills Lake area, Nunavut: Geological Survey of Canada, Map 2069A, scale 1:50 000.
The target in the Northwest Fold Zone area is a quartz-pyrite vein system associated with axial cleavage to the regional fold,
where the cleavage cuts an iron formation and adjacent strata that cap the volcanic sequence (Figures 1 and 2). Iron
formation-associated gold is common in many Archean districts, such as Geraldton, Ontario, where gold-enriched sulfides typically
replace iron formation and/or partially fill extensional cleavages.
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Figure 2: Northwest Fold Area target showing the location of surface and drill hole samples, with
gold content intervals (see Figure 1 for location and map source information).
In the Northwest Fold area, 247 grab samples were collected from boulders (122), outcrop (18) and subcrop (107). Seventy-four
samples contained >0.03 ppm gold (detection limit), and four contained >0.5ppm. The highest content was 3.9 ppm. In addition
to sampling, a 16.1 km IP survey defined numerous sub-parallel chargeable zones, which may define sulfide-bearing areas. Two drill
holes have been completed based on the combination of sampling and IP results. DDH GHD18-028 (120m) intersected primarily basalt,
with thin (5-10m) beds of felsic and intermediate tuff. No Au contents exceeded 0.05 g/t. DDH GHD18-029 (130m) contained primarily
intermediate tuff with several intervals of chloritic schist (possible silicate facies iron formation) and 6m of banded iron
formation (66.8 -92.1m) . A 1.5 m interval of BIF contained anomalous (0.175 g/t Au: 77.4 -78.9m) and in adjacent intermediate
tuff, 0.68 g/t Au (97.5 -99m).
The other target area, South Aura Lake, is just west of the Meadowbank road (Figures 1 and 3). This area contains several gold
enriched samples (previously reported) including four that contain >10 g/t Au (3 >27 g/t). Aura completed a soil survey of
this area, and this year a 23.5 km IP survey was completed, as well as additional till sampling (results pending), to the east of
the previously surveyed area.
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Figure 3: South Aura Lake area showing results of surface grab samples (squares), DDH samples
(2014-2017) and soil survey (triangles) Blue diamonds are locations of additional soil samples (results pending). Red lines are the
high-chargeability zones determined from the 2018 IP survey. Geology as per Figure 1.
All of the grab samples collected prior to 2014 are from subcrop, and consisted of angular slabs that are considered to have
undergone minimal transport. Of the 30 samples taken since 2014, four are from outcrop, three from subcrop and the remainder from
boulders. Glacial stria and distribution of chrome from an ultramafic unit at the north end of Aura Lake indicate glacial transport
from east to west. The soil samples consisted primarily of pulverized rock material, with low to non-existent organic content. All
Aura soil and rock samples were analyzed by the ALS Chemex ME-MS61 (4 acid dissolution) method; more recent surface and DDH samples
were analyzed by fire assay (FA) -atomic absorption and FA gravimetry.
The rock samples near the southeast corner of Aura Lake contain the most elevated gold content, and occur at the base of a steep
hill. They most likely were locally transported from the east. The distinctly anomalous soil samples (>1 g/t) form a linear
array extending from the top of the same hill, their presumed source area. Limited exposure along the contact with the footwall
intrusion reveals a zone of strong silicification. All of the gold-rich samples are distinctly arsenic enriched. The combination of
soil gold, arsenic and lead contents form a distinct indicator assemblage that requires further application to vector to the best
targets. The IP chargeability anomalies (Figure 3) will be further examined by field studies and possible drilling next year. These
most likely represent zones of enhanced pyrite and arsenopyrite contents, also a characteristic of the gold-bearing samples taken
by Aura. Results of pre-2018 diamond drilling program (2014-2017) were reported in Aura's press release PR#17-07 and have partially
traversed these geophysical and geochemical trends. Highlights reported in 2017 include:
- Hole GHD17-023:
- 94-97m: 3.3 g/t Au over a core length of 3.0 metres, including 1.8 metres assaying 5.42 g/t Au;
- 100-109.5 m: 0.2 to 0.45 g/t Au;
- 138-139.5 m: 1.38 g/t Au; and
- 179.3 -181 m: 0.993 g/t Au.
This area is part of a quartz vein system within a large siliceous, pyritic, arsenopyrite -bearing sericite alteration
zone.
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Hole GHD17-026: 1.202 g/t Au over 3.6 metres (62.2-65.8m), including 0.8 metres of 4.92 g/t Au at 63.5 metres.
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Hole GHD17-027: 0.197 g/t Au from 38.2-41.3 metres and 0.94 g/t Au at 42.1 metres.
The two areas subject to exploration in 2018 represent only a few of the potential target areas in the Greyhound property
(Figure 1). Other targets include the iron formation sequence in the SW of part of the area, and several along the margin of the
tonalite -trondhjemite intrusion in the northeast part of the claim group.
Aura remains enthusiastic about the potential for discovery of economic gold and base metal resources in the Greyhound area.
With its partner, further exploration will be undertaken in 2019.
Dr. James M. Franklin, PhD, FRSC, P. Geo. is a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the
technical contents of this press release regarding the Greyhound project.
About Aura
Aura is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal
prospects in North America including: in Nunavut, Canada (45.17% interest in the Greyhound project under operation by our partner,
Agnico Eagle); in Oaxaca, Mexico (100% owned Taviche project); and, in Arizona, USA (the Gold Chain project subject to option to
earn a 100% interest). Aura has 27,490,128 common shares outstanding.
For further information regarding this press release contact: Robert Johansing, President and CEO at (805) 455-4775 or by
e-mail at rjohansing@gmail.com. Aura's web site is located at www.aurasilver.com.
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uncertainty as to whether further exploration will result in the target(s) being delineated as a mineral resource, capital
expenditures, operating costs, mineral resources, recovery rates, grades and prices, estimated goals, expansion and growth of the
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