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DIA BRAS: APPOINTMENT OF VP EXPLORATION FOR BOLIVAR Cu-Zn Property and Cusi Silver Property

Montréal, Québec, - March 2, 2007 -

Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (DIB-V) ("Dia Bras or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, in line with its fast-track growth and aggressive exploration program, it has appointed Mr. François Auclair as Vice President, Exploration. Mr. Auclair joins an exploration team with broad experience which includes Jacques Marchand (P.Geo. Ing.) and Dr. André Ciesielski (P.Geo.).

The professional background of Mr. Auclair, M.Sc., FGAC, P.Geo., includes more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry. He brings to Dia Bras Exploration a strong skill set that includes a solid knowledge of the economic assessment of gold and base metal deposits and extensive international expertise, namely 15 years in Africa for Ashanti Goldfields Ltd. and Rio Narcea Gold Mines.

Mr. Auclair has expertise in planning technical and feasibility studies in addition to managing sizeable exploration and mining projects such as the Tasiast Gold Project of Rio Narcea Gold Mines in Mauritania and the RSW-Béroma mining consultant group.

We are very pleased that François Auclair has accepted to lead our exploration team in Northern Mexico. Dia Bras is a fast-track emerging zinc, copper and silver producer and is focusing its efforts to define resources on its Bolivar cu-Zn and Cusi Ag properties this year,” said Réjean Gosselin, President of Dia Bras Exploration.

“I am very enthusiastic about joining the dynamic team at Dia Bras and about the potential of the two properties,” said François Auclair, Vice President, Exploration.

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 Cusi silver mining camp. The Company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange, under the symbol “DIB”.

For further information on Dia Bras contact:

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

Réjean Gosselin
President
Dia Bras Exploration
(514) 393-8875 ext. 241

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

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