Aurion Changes Auditors

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR--(Marketwired - Jan. 6, 2016) - Aurion Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:AU) has changed its auditor from Deloitte LLP to Davidson and Company LLP.

The former auditor submitted its resignation to the company effective as of Dec. 15, 2015, and the board of directors of the company appointed the successor auditor to fill the resulting vacancy as of the effective date until the close of the next annual general meeting of the company.

There were no reservations in the former auditor's reports on any of the company's financial statements relating to the period during which the former auditor was the company's auditor. There were no reportable events between the company and the former auditor.

The company's audit committee and board of directors have approved the resignation of the former auditor. Pursuant to National Instrument 51-102 -- Continuous Disclosure Obligations, the notice of change of auditor, together with the letter from the former auditor and the letter from the successor auditor, has been reviewed by the company's audit committee and board of directors, and is available on SEDAR.

On behalf of the Board,

Mike Basha, President & CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.