Aurizon Announces Appointment of George Paspalas as Chief Executive Officer

Aurizon Mines AZK is pleased to announce that George N. Paspalas has agreed to join the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 15, 2011. David Hall will continue as President & Chief Executive Officer until August 15, 2011 and, following Mr. Paspalas's appointment, will continue to serve the Company as Chairman of the Board. "I am extremely pleased to have George succeed me as CEO of Aurizon and look forward to working with him to further develop Aurizon's growth strategies," said Mr. Hall. "George brings extensive operational and executive experience to his new position with Aurizon and has the skills and experience necessary to manage and build the Company's growth profile, establish new opportunities and capitalize on other strategic initiatives. His strong leadership skills, combined with a successful track record of value creation and team building will fit in well with Aurizon's corporate culture."