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Avrupa confirms high grade copper assays of Sesmarias “2” Lens on the Alvalade Project, Portugal

Drill Results

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March 27, 2019 NR 05 - 2019

Avrupa confirms high grade copper assays of Sesmarias “2” Lens on the

Alvalade Project, Portugal

Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (AVU:TSXV) is pleased to provide assay results for drill hole

SES003 which was drilled on the Alvalade Project in 2014, but not analyzed until now

due to its general proximity and similar visible characteristics to drill hole SES002. The

SES003 assays were completed now in order to be added into Avrupa’s 3D model of

the “2” Lens. Hole SES002 is the Sesmarias “2” Lens discovery hole , and its assay

results are also shown below . SES003 added approximately 18 meters of dip length to

the “2” Lens, as calculated in 2014. Results from SES003 are comparable to those

from SES002, as shown in the tables below.

SULFIDE TYPE FROM TO TOTAL Cu % Ag ppm Pb % Zn % Sn % Co %

Massive/semi-massive 132.05 145.70 13.65 1.92 38.8 1.03 1.91 0.03 0.103

FROM TO TOTAL Cu ppm Ag ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm --- Co ppm

Weak/moderate stockwork 145.70 152.50 6.80 4133 7.42 3908 11645 --- 296

Table 1. Results from SES003

SULFIDE TYPE FROM TO TOTAL Cu % Ag ppm Pb % Zn % Sn % Co %

Massive/semi-massive 151.65 162.50 10.85 1.81 75.3 2.57 4.38 0.13 0.075

FROM TO TOTAL Cu ppm Ag ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm --- Co ppm

Weak/moderate stockwork 162.50 168.50 6.00 4514 10.57 1886 4838 --- 528

Table 2. Previously reported results from SES002 (February 27, 2014).

To date, Avrupa has drilled s even closely-spaced, shallow core holes in the area of

SES002 and SES003 to determine possible extent of the “2” Lens . Avrupa also

conducted several types of downhole and surface geophysical surveys. Intercepts of

broken massive sulfide mineralization in SES00 5, SES006, and SES007, along with

results from the geophy sical work, and review of the actual core material in all of the

holes suggested that mineralization comprising the “2” Lens occurred in a fault zone

(now understood as the eastern boundary fault described in recent news releases of

February 11 , 2019 and M arch 11, 2019). The interpretation s from the 2014 drilling

program suggested that the possible extents of the “2” Lens were on the order of 100-

125 meters dip x 50 -75 meters strike, and 5 -10 meters thickness, as demonstrated in

the following cross section and map view of the mineralization.

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Figure 1 . Simplified interpretive section through SES002/003/004/005. From this interpretation,

the massive sulfide horizon strikes northwest, and dips moderately to steeply towards the

northeast. Prepared by B. MacFarlane, 2014

Figure 2. Interpretive geologic map above the Sesmarias fence of drillholes. This sub -Tertiary

interpretation utilized drillhole data, as well as MALM and DHEM geophysics to produce the map.

Prepared by B. MacFarlane, 2014

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Work completed during the recent 2018 drilling program, including re -logging of the

historic holes, sampling of SES003, drilling of SES030 which encountered the fault zone

where sulfide mineralization was anticipated, and a full , computer-driven re-model of all

data by project geologist J. Coder suggested similar, slightly enlarged parameters for

the “2” Lens.

Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, stated, “Results of all work

around the “2” Lens suggest presence of a small, high grade , copper-bearing body of

massive sulfide mineralization. Strong indications of further mineralization contained

within the bounding fault zone need to be followed -up by drilling along both strike and

depth of the fault zone. At this time, we have not iden tified the source of this massive

sulfide mineralization, but it is possible that further blocks of mineralization will be

located within the fault.”

Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is a growth -oriented junior exploration and development

company directed to discovery of mineral deposits, using a prospect generator model .

The Company holds one 100% -owned, self-funded flagship project, the Alvalade VMS

Project. Avrupa focuses its project generation work in politically stable and prospective

regions of Europe, including Portugal, Kosovo, and Germany.

For additional information, contact Avrup a Minerals Ltd. at 1 -604-687-3520 or visit our

website at www.avrupaminerals.com.

On behalf of the Board,

“Paul W. Kuhn”

Paul W. Kuhn, President & Director

This news release was prepared by Company management, who take full responsibility for its content. Paul W.

Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the

Society of Mining Engineers, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43 -101 of the Canadian

Securities Administrators. He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release. Mr. Kuhn, the QP, has not only

reviewed, but prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news

release.

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