Auric Mining to Reopen Undervalued Gold Mines: Estimates Say Only 10-20% Gold Reserves Mined

WILMINGTON, Del., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Auric Mining Company (OTC: AUMY) announced today that it had completed the first phase of its Acquisition Initiative and that it will give priority to the recommissioning of previously producing gold properties due to their relatively low cap-ex and high production probability.  Three properties currently under due diligence meet this criteria and will proceed to the investigative level, while four options will be dropped.

The properties had been decommissioned during periods of low gold prices, had non-declining historical production rates and drill data had confirmed high grade intercepts at unmined depths.  New mining technologies combined with high metal prices, together with low cap-ex requirements are triggering a global re-activation of old mines.

The Company has put in place the required financial and human resources and management to leverage the significant inherent resource value at these near term production scenarios, each with significant undervalued growth potential. 

The Company expects the confidentiality restrictions currently in place with the targeted acquisitions and/or partnerships will be lifted as the due diligence process is completed and will then be in a position to announce completion of specific acquisitions and/or partnerships that are currently in progress. 

The Company had recently announced that, based on the respected precious metal reports that set gold price targets at $2,000 by 2013, it had substantially increased its revenue projections for its gold producing projects currently under development.

The Company will continue to provide regular updates regarding progress and developments of its new business model.

About Auric Mining Co.

Auric Mining is an investment and management enterprise that acquires and operates profitable energy companies with strong historical cash-flow and sustainable profitability. As part of its new growth initiative, the Company plans to acquire sector-specific technology and assets to be integrated into existing and future operations. Auric's primary business strategy is the acquisition of diverse, profitable energy related assets that provide synergistic profits and revenue enhancements across all portfolio companies.

The Company has developed and maintains an extensive database of private and public natural resources companies which have substantial resources already proven. The Company is constantly seeking acquisition opportunities with significant exploration upside through purchase, joint venture or investment. With unparalleled instincts for successful mineral projects,a field-oriented management style and a flat organizational structure, the Company has an ability to concentrate its financial assets, human resources and field efforts to provide timely decisions and a continued focus on the most prospective targets. The company has a number of claims strategically located in this historic mining district. The Company believes its combination of profitability and mitigated-risk funding structures provides long-term shareholder equity appreciation.  For more information please visit the company's website at www.auricminingcorp.com.          

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - forward-looking statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events of performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and services demand and acceptance, changes in technology and in economic, political and regulatory conditions and to all of the risks generally associated with a company at Auric Mining's stage of development. All such forward looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

For more information contact:
Auric Mining Company
Investor Relations: 302-351-4977
Email: info@auricminingcorp.com

SOURCE Auric Mining Company