Alerio Gold Corp. announced advancement of exploration activities on the Company's 100% owned Tassawini Gold Property ("Tassawini" or the "Property"), Guyana. The Company recently contracted with Auracle Geospatial Science Inc. ("Auracle") to complete an updated topographic map as well as structural interpretation of the Property.

The results of the work generated several high priority Targets outside of the Tassawini Historical Resource area. The remote sensing work conducted by Auracle, focused on locating and identifying sub surface features within the Tassawini Project and the completion of an updated topographic surface with the preparation of a new Digital Elevation Model ("DEM"). The DEM is a vital component to the anticipated updated Mineral Resource Estimate and to future exploration and drill programmes.

Mr. Greg Smith, P. Geo. Director of Alerio Gold, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical data and information contained in this news release. Mr. Smith has verified the technical and scientific data disclosed herein and has conducted appropriate verification on the underlying data.