Aurora Metals (fka AURMF)

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AP: Aurora Metals BVI Limited Announces the Passing of Its President and CEO, John A.A. James

Thursday August 2, 7:00 am ET

ROAD TOWN, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 2, 2007 -- Aurora Metals (BVI) Limited (OTC BB:AURMF.OB - News) (the "Company," "Aurora Metals") regrets to announce that John A.A. James, President, CEO and a Director of the Company since May 2000, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007. The Board wishes to acknowledge Mr. James' valuable contribution to the management of the Company and wishes to express its sincere condolences to the family.
Mr. Cameron Richardson, CFO and a director of the Company since May 2000, has been appointed interim President and CEO of the Company effective July 27, 2007 until a new President and CEO can be appointed.

Aurora Gold is a mineral exploration and resource-related company focusing on the exploration and development of its Montana properties. Aurora Metals stock trades under the symbol "AURMF" on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board in the United States of America.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Cameron Richardson"

Cameron Richardson
President, CEO and Director

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These forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements about: our market opportunity; revenue generation; our strategies; competition; expected activities and expenditures as we pursue our business plan; the adequacy of our available cash resources; our ability to acquire properties on commercially viable terms; challenges to our title to our properties; operating or technical difficulties in connection with our exploration and development activities; currency fluctuations; fluctuating market prices for precious and base medals; the speculative nature of precious and base medals exploration and development activities; environmental risks and hazards; governmental regulations; and conduct of operations in politically and economically less developed areas of the world.

Many of these contingencies and uncertainties can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is made to our most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other filings made by us with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for more detailed discussions of the contingencies and uncertainties enumerated above and the factors underlying the forward-looking statements. These reports and filings may be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Room maintained by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can obtain information about operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov.

We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not and should not be construed as an offer to solicit, buy, or sell any security.



Contact:
For further information, please call:
Cameron Richardson
Phone: [phone]
Address: PO Box 438
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110
Website: http://www.aurorametalsbvi.com



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