Duran Ventures Inc. Closes on Sale of Aguila Project

Duran Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DRV)(LMA:DRV) ("Duran" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced sale of the
Company's Aguila project, its 50% interest in the Corongo project, and its
Aguila exploration camp and storage facility to Minera Penoles de Peru S.A., a
Peruvian subsidiary of Industrias Penoles S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: PE&OLES), for
total gross proceeds of US$7,000,000. 


About Duran

Duran Ventures Inc. is a Canadian exploration company focused on the exploration
and development of porphyry copper, precious metal, and polymetallic deposits in
Peru. 


Duran Ventures Inc. is a Canadian resource company listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange and the Bolsa de Valores de Lima: Symbol "DRV"


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term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 


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Duran Ventures Inc.
Jeffrey Reeder
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Duran Ventures Inc.
Dan Hamilton
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