NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DIA BRAS

Montréal, Québec - August 11, 2006 -

Dia Bras Exploration Inc. ("Dia Bras" and or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. André St. Michel to the Board of directors of the Company. Mr. St-Michel is the Executive Vice-President of the Company since August 2003.

Mr. André St-Michel, is a professional engineer. Mr St. Michel obtained a degree in geological engineering from Laval University in 1981. He also holds a master degree in project management from Université du Québec (1990). He has been involved in mining exploration and management of public companies since 1981.

About Dia Bras
Dia Bras is a Canadian exploration mining company focused on precious and base metals in the State of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The Company is committed to developing and adding value to its assets - the Bolivar copper-zinc project and the newly acquired Cusi silver mining camp. The Company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange, under the symbol "DIB".

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Thomas L. Robyn
Executive Chairman
(514) 393-8875 ext. 241

or

Nicole Blanchard
Managing Partner
Sun International Communications
(450) 627-6600

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