Orvana acquired exploration properties in Spain, Canada and the United States in August 2009 as part of the transaction to acquire  the El Valle-Boinás/Carlés Project in Northern Spain. While the focus will be on developing the El Valle-Boinás/Carlés project, Orvana will assess these exploration properties and program a path forward.

Exploration properties:

• Laniel Claims,  Temiscamingue,Quebec, Canada
• Morrisette Creek Property, near Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
• Aztec Property, Nevada, U.S.