Vancouver, British Columbia -- January 13, 2025 - Auric Minerals Corp. (CSE: AUMC) ("Auric" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a consulting agreement with Hardline Exploration Corp. and Jeremy Hanson for geological consulting, exploration consulting and QP services.

Chris Huggins, CEO states, "Hardline Exploration and CEO Jeremy Hanson have a strong track record of success in executing geological programs for a variety of significant companies. We are excited to have secured their services as we begin our maiden field programs in the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador on our Bub and Route 500 uranium properties."

About Hardline Exploration Corp.

Hardline Exploration Corp. specializes in comprehensive geological consulting and project management tailored for the mineral exploration and mining industry. Hardline supports every phase of exploration, though project & target evaluation to advanced brownfields exploration. Our expert team is dedicated to delivering effective solutions that drives success in the field.

Jeremy Hanson, Qualified Person

Jeremy Hanson is Professional Geoscientist and Qualified Person with over fifteen years of experience in mineral exploration throughout Canada. He graduated with a B.Sc. Hons with distinction from Simon Fraser University. He is an active members Smithers Exploration Group and Director of Garibaldi Resources Corp, Carlyle Commodities Corp and Miramus Mining. He is also a Geological Advisor for Grid Battery Metals. Jeremy brings a strategic mindset to every project and broad geological knowledge.

About the Company

Auric is a mineral exploration company based in Oakville, Ontario and holds options over the Route 500 Uranium Property in Labrador, and the Goodeye Property in British Columbia, Canada.

AURIC MINERALS CORP.
Chris Huggins, Director, and interim CEO

For more information, please call Chris Huggins at (604) 968-4844 or email chris@greenwood.capital

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