Aurcana Announces New VP Project Development and Files 2016 Financials

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 26, 2017) - Aurcana Corporation ("Aurcana" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:AUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Francis as Vice President Project Development. Mr. Francis has over 25 years of mine management and re-engineering experience. He has extensive experience in project development, including, mine operations, technical and financial analysis, permitting, and mine safety compliance. He previously led the advancement of a historical copper producer in Arizona and an operating gold mine in Alaska. Kevin Drover, President & CEO, stated, "We are especially pleased to have Kevin join the Aurcana team as we begin preparations for the upcoming exploration program at the Shafter Project and as we evaluate the feasibility of restarting production at the Shafter Mine."