Equinox Exploration Finalizes the Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Aura Mining Lease in Chile

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 12, 2012) - Equinox Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:EQX) ("Equinox") is pleased to announce that, further to its Letter of Intent (LOI) news release issued February 22, 2012, it has entered into a definitive agreement with Mineral Pro LLC to acquire 100% of their Chilean subsidiary, Mineral Pro Chile, SPA.

Equinox will acquire 100% of Mineral Pro Chile, SPA which holds the Aura Mining Lease. The Aura Mining Lease encompasses 1,100 acres in the Atacama region of Chile and produced some copper in 2011.

Under the terms of the agreement, Equinox will gain a 100% interest in the Aura Mining Lease by making total cash payments to Mineral Pro LLC of $250,000 over five years, with $50,000 being due upon signing of the definitive agreement and $50,000 due per year for the next four years.

In addition, Mineral Pro LLC will receive 3,500,000 shares of Equinox payable over 4 years and a two percent royalty on net smelter returns. Equinox has the right to purchase all or any part of the royalty for $250,000 per each one percent.

The final closing of the acquisition is subject to a pending due diligence review and to TSX-Venture Exchange approval.

Roy Fuller, Director for Equinox Exploration, states: "The acquisition of the Aura Mining Lease adds a special and exciting dimension to the Equinox portfolio, moving us closer to our goal of being a copper producer. I am excited that the Equinox management team will be in Chile again next week moving our project forward."

About Equinox Exploration Corp.

Equinox Exploration Corp. is a publicly traded corporation listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:EQX) and is engaged in mineral exploration and development. The major focus is on copper exploration properties in the Southwest United States where management has extensive experience and a proven track record of discovery. To find out more about Equinox visit its website at www.EquinoxExploration.com.

Stephen B. Butrenchuk, P.Geol., P.Geo., Director of Equinox, is the Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Equinox Exploration Corp.

Joshua Bleak, President

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