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To: NYBob1 who wrote (220)	4/21/2007 12:27:56 PM
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Aurizon Mines Ltd.: First Quarter Gold Production - at Casa Berardi Totals 32,000 Ounces-Commercial Production Achieved - Aurizon Mines Ltd. - (TSX: ARZ)(AMEX: AZK) - April 11, 2007 - 9:15 AM EDT - is pleased to announce that 32,013 ounces of Gold - were produced in the first quarter of 2007 - at its 100% owned Casa Berardi Gold Mine - in north-western Quebec. Since commissioning the mill in November 2006, the Mine has produced 49,744 ounces of Gold - First quarter production results were as follows: - A total of 104,663 tonnes of ore were milled at an average grade of 10.1 grams per tonne, which compares favourably with the planned grades of 9.2 grams per tonne. - Mill recoveries of 93.8% were achieved, which compares favourably with the 90% planned recoveries. - Gold production totalled 32,013 ounces, which was 20% less than planned production due to the temporary suspension of operations during the commissioning and ramp-up phase of the mine operations in late January 2007. Production is expected to gradually increase from the current 1,600 tonnes per day to 2,200 tonnes per day over the next twelve months. Based upon first quarter actual results, Casa Berardi remains on target to produce approximately 165,000 - 175,000 ounces of gold in 2007 at an estimated total cash cost of US$265 - $285 per ounce, using a Cdn$/US$ exchange rate of 1.15. Aurizon is also pleased to announce that Casa Berardi has now achieved the operating parameters established to determine commercial production. As a result, May 1, 2007, will be the effective date of commercial production for accounting purposes, at which time gold sales and operating costs will be reported in the statement of operations. Prior to May 1, 2007, gold sales and operating costs will be deferred for financial reporting purposes. "Achieving commercial production is a significant milestone for Aurizon," said David P. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are now poised to deliver significant cash flow and earnings in the years ahead." Information of a scientific or technical nature was prepared under the supervision of Michel Gilbert, P. Eng., Vice-President of Aurizon and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101. Aurizon is an emerging gold producer with a growth strategy focused on developing its existing projects in the Abitibi region of north-western Quebec, one of the world's most prolific gold and base metal regions, and by increasing its asset base through accretive transactions. It is estimated that Casa Berardi will produce in excess of 1,000,000 ounces of gold over the initial six year mine life. Aurizon shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ARZ" and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "AZK". Additional information on Aurizon and its properties is available on Aurizon's website at aurizon.com. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This News Release contains "forward-looking statements"-- -- and in Aurizon's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available on Sedar at www.sedar.com and on Edgar at www.sec.gov. U.S. Registration: (File #0-22672) Contacts: Aurizon Mines Ltd. David Hall President and Chief Executive Officer (604) 687-6600 or Toll Free: 1-888-411-GOLD Aurizon Mines Ltd. Ian S. Walton Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (604) 687-6600 or Toll Free: 1-888-411-GOLD (604) 687-3932 (FAX) Email: info@aurizon.com Website: www.aurizon.com Source: Market Wire (April 11, 2007 - 9:15 AM EDT) app.quotemedia.com investorshub.com Message 23175902