January 23, 2009

Dia Bras: Favorable Court Decision on its Bolivar III and IV Mining Concessions

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 23, 2009) - Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DIB) ("Dia Bras" or the "Company") is pleased to announced today that a Civil Court in the District of Chihuahua in Mexico has decided in favour of Dia Bras Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("DBM"), the Company's subsidiary, in the legal dispute regarding Bolivar III and IV.

In 2005, a personal action was filed in Mexico against DBM by an individual claiming the annulment and revocation of the purchase contracts of two mining concessions, Bolivar III and IV, entered into between DBM and Mr. Javier Octavio Bencomo Munoz and Minera Senda de Plata, S.A. de C.V. Following the notification of said claim against DBM, a defense was filed based on the questionable legal standing of the claimant to file a lawsuit on behalf of the former owner. The decision rendered on January 22nd by a Civil Court in the District of Chihuahua determined that the claim was unfounded. The claimant has a nine-day period to appeal the decision.

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".

Forward-looking statements:

Except for statements of historical fact all statements in this news release without limitation regarding new projects acquisitions future plans and objectives are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.


Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release..

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dia Bras Exploration
Nathalie Dion
Investor Relations
514-393-8875

or

Dia Bras Exploration
Daniel Tellechea
President & CEO
514-393-8875
www.diabras.com

INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Production - Mining and Metals