Equinox Exploration Has Initiated Preliminary Sampling and Mapping Work on Its North Star Property

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 14, 2012) - Equinox Exploration Corp. ("Equinox") (TSX VENTURE:EQX) is pleased to announce that it has initiated preliminary mapping and sampling on its North Star copper project located in Arizona.

Historical drilling intersected copper mineralization with grades ranging from 0.15-0.29% Cu in excess of 100 feet in several holes providing a good foundation for further exploration. The mapping and sampling program will proceed as recommended in the North Star Project National Instrument 43-101 technical report, in preparation for the upcoming drill program.

In addition, Equinox is pleased to announce that it has retained Hasbrouck Geophysics Inc. to conduct a geophysical survey on the North Star Project. Hasbrouck Geophysics has collected the data and is now in the process of preparing its final report, which will include Gravity as well as CSAMT/MT studies. The report is expected to be completed shortly and delivered next month.

James C. Hasbrouck of Hasbrouck Geophysics, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of exploration geophysics including, field operations, data reduction, processing, display, interpretation and research and development. Mr. Hasbrouck also has extensive knowledge and experience in all major surface, airborne, and borehole geophysical methods.

Equinox Exploration Director Roy Fuller, commented, "The work that has been initiated is significant, as these steps are beneficial in laying the foundation for our anticipated drill program."

About Equinox Exploration Corp.

Equinox Exploration is a publicly traded corporation engaged in the exploration and development of copper properties with its major focus on copper deposits in the Southwest United States. Equinox has acquired a strategic position within one of the world's most prolific copper belts with the acquisition of the Arizona North Star project.

Stephen B. Butrenchuk, P. Geo, P.Geol., 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,

Roy Fuller, Director

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