Vancouver, B.C.: Bell Copper Corporation ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") (TSX-V Symbol: BCU) announces that further to the Company's news release of February 25, 2009 the Company has elected to proceed to litigation against Golden Gryphon USA Inc. after a protracted negotiation period to resolve outstanding claims and counterclaims relating to the exploration of the Gryphon Summit Project in the State of Nevada, USA.

Golden Gryphon USA Inc. has filed a Writ in the Supreme Court of British Columbia demanding payment of $1,425,844.50 from Bell Copper Corporation. The Board of Directors of the Company have elected to file a defence and counterclaim for return of all funds advanced by the Company to Golden Gryphon USA Inc. on the basis that Golden Gryphon USA Inc. withheld the data generated from work programs that were funded by Bell Copper Corporation in 2007. The amount expended to date on the Gryphon Summit Project by Bell Copper is US$ 1,110,000.

The above amounts have been detailed in the Contingent Liabilities section of the Company's Interim Financial Statements dated March 31, 2009.

About Bell Copper

Bell Copper is focused on the exploration and development of copper assets in the Americas through internal efforts and via strategic partnerships.

More information on Bell Copper: www.bellcopper.net

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
Bell Copper Corporation

"Brian Leeners"

Brian Leeners, CFO & Director

For further information please contact the Company
Tel: 604 669-1484 or email: info@bellcopper.net

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http://www.bellcopper.net/s/News_Releases.asp?ReportID=359725