Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX: ARZ)(NYSE Amex: AZK) is pleased to report that an updated mineral resource estimate has been completed for the Hosco deposit at its 100% owned Joanna Property, located 20 kilometres east of Rouyn-Noranda, in north-western Quebec. The updated mineral resource estimate was prepared by SGS Canada Inc. - Geostat ("SGS Geostat") in collaboration with Aurizon's personnel. Image of the Joanna Gold Project by Aurizon Mines Ltd.