16:13 EDT Friday, May 01, 2009

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 1, 2009) - Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DIB) announces that the Autorite des marches financiers has granted the Corporation's request for a Management Cease Trade Order (the "MCTO"). The MCTO is applicable to the directors and officers and related companies.

About Dia Bras

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

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Dia Bras Exploration
Daniel Tellechea
President & CEO
514-393-8875

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

www.diabras.com