Astorius Acquires Interests in Peru Claims
ASTORIUS RESOURCES LTD.
Suite 1400 – 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3P1 Tel: (604) 618-1758 Fax: (604) 687-4212
Symbol “ASQ”: TSX Venture Exchange
NEWS RELEASE
Astorius Acquires Interests in Peru Claims
Vancouver, BC, May 18, 2010 - Astorius Resources Ltd. (“Astorius” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ASQ) has funded the acquisition of mineral claims in Peru - pursuant to an Agreement dated April 21, 2010 with a group of Peruvian nationals. With a payment of US$15,000 the Peruvians have been able to secure newly granted mineral claims covering a contiguous area of 3,000 hectares (approximately 7,400 acres). For funding the acquisition Astorius has acquired a 50% interest in the claims and the Peruvians have a 50% interest. No title review with respect to the claims has yet been conducted on behalf of Astorius. The Company’s next step will be to negotiate and settle a joint venture agreement with the Peruvians - which it is expected will designate Astorius as the Operator.
The claims are located in the Community of Yunjy, District of Buena Vista Alta, Peru, approximately 55.0 km southeast of the coastal city of Chimbote. The claims are situated 60.0 km northwest of Barrick Gold’s Pierina Gold Mine in a new gold district where hundreds of artisanal and small miners are reportedly mining gold from high grade, manto style, deposits.
Astorius has contracted Mr Ralph Gonzalez, a Canadian geological engineer, to visit the area and make recommendations for further exploration and development of the property.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Investor Relations - Tel: 604-618-1758 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 604-687-4212 website: www.astoriusresources.com
ASTORIUS RESOURCES LTD.
T.J. Malcolm Powell,
President
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