TriAusMin Limited Announces Resignation of Dr James Gill as a Director of Heron

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 19, 2014) - TriAusMin Limited (ASX:TRO)(TSX:TOR) ("TriAusMin" or the "Company") announces that Dr James W Gill has resigned as a Director and Deputy Chairman of Heron Resources Limited (ASX:HRR) ("Heron"). Further to its press release dated 6 August 2014, the previously announced scheme of arrangement between the Company and Heron will be implemented, and the Company's shares will be suspended from trading on the TSX, at close of trading today (Toronto time), and the trading of the merged entity's shares will commence at market open on the TSX tomorrow, 20 August 2014, under the trading symbol "HER".

The following news release with respect to Dr Gill's resignation was issued by Heron earlier today:

The Board of Directors of Heron advises that Dr James W Gill has resigned as a Director and Deputy Chairman of the Company effective immediately. The Board wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr Gill for the valuable contribution made in the recent merger between Heron and TriAusMin Limited that has led to the creation of a well-capitalised base and precious metals company. The Board would also like to take this opportunity to wish Dr Gill all the best for the future.

About TriAusMin

TriAusMin is engaged in the exploration and development of base and precious metal deposits in the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales, Australia. TriAusMin's projects include the Woodlawn Project, the Lewis Ponds Project located near Orange, 200km west of Sydney, as well as a number of other quality exploration properties in the Lachlan Fold Belt.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. This forward-looking information includes, or may be based upon, without limitation, estimates, forecasts and statements as to management's expectations with respect to, among other things, successful completion and implementation of the Scheme, including all requisite regulatory and court approvals, the generation of revenues by TriAusMin and Heron, the timing and amount of funding required to execute TriAusMin's and Heron's exploration, development and business plans, capital and exploration expenditures, the effect on the TriAusMin and Heron of any changes to existing legislation or policy, government regulation of mining operations, the length of time required to obtain permits, certifications and approvals, the success of exploration, development and mining activities, the geology of TriAusMin's and Heron's properties, environmental risks, the availability of labour, the focus of TriAusMin and Heron in the future, demand and market outlook for precious metals and the prices thereof, progress in development of mineral properties, TriAusMin's and Heron's ability to raise funding privately or on a public market in the future, TriAusMin's and Heron's future growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "may" and similar expressions have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is given, and on information available to management at such time. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in currency markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, the ability of TriAusMin and Heron to access sufficient capital on favourable terms or at all, changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, political or economic developments in Canada, Australia or other countries in which TriAusMin and Heron does business or may carry on business in the future, operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or development activities, employee relations, the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities and grades of mineral reserves, contests over title to properties, especially title to undeveloped properties, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill results and other geological data, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding, limitations of insurance coverage and the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, and should be considered carefully. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect TriAusMin's and Heron's 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, TriAusMin and Heron. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, TriAusMin and Heron cannot assure prospective purchasers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither TriAusMin, Heron nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Neither TriAusMin nor Heron undertakes, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

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