MMI Messina Minerals Inc.

Messina Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MMI) has acquired an additional 101 claims
totaling 2,525 hectares area by staking at the Daniels Harbour Property located
in western Newfoundland, Canada. Messina acquired its original Daniels Harbour
property by staking 80 claims totaling 2,000 hectares area (see NR 27 April,
2009). The Daniels Harbour property package now totals 181 claims of 4,525
hectares in area owned 100% by Messina.


The property includes the site of the former Daniels Harbour zinc mine operated
by Teck Corporation which produced approximately 7 million tonnes of ore grading
8% zinc with by-product cadmium credits from 1975 to 1990. The sulphide ore
mineralization is described to consist almost entirely of sphalerite which
allowed excellent (98%) zinc recoveries and produced a premium grade (63%) zinc
concentrate (Teck, 1981) during the life of mine. The mineralization at Daniels
Harbour is described as "Mississippi-Valley Type" hosted by Ordovician age
carbonate rocks.


The new claims were identified and staked as a result of ongoing preliminary
compilation of historical drilling and assay intersections contained in Teck's
assessment filings (1975-1990; some assays reported below in vertical holes
drilled from surface) adjacent to the former mine workings and in regional
exploration programs. The claims cover a number of zinc prospects including:


Black Duck Zone:

Defined by 400 foot spaced drill lines over a 1200 foot strike length, including
hole 2006 which intersected 12.13% Zn over 4.5 ft from 108.9-113.4 ft.


Muddy Brook Zone:

Defined by 400 foot spaced drill lines over a 1200 foot strike length, including
hole 1397 which intersected 27.25% Zn over 1.4 ft from 357.3-358.7 ft.


The Daniels Harbour property is transected by numerous paved and gravel roads
which supported the former mine and remain in good condition. Two powerlines
also transect the property. The property is 5 km from a provincial highway and
10 km from the coastal community of Daniels Harbour.


On-going Work:

A reconnaissance program evaluating the newly claimed areas is underway. The
objective is to locate and verify drill collars, surface outcrops and
mineralization, and old mine grid or local grid control points to accurately
integrate this information into Messina's developing geological compilation.


Compilation of historical drilling and assay intersections adjacent to the
former mine workings is continuing, and the scope has expanded to include all
regional drill holes and results. The overall objective is to identify
prospective areas for similar zinc mineralization adjacent to the former Daniels
Harbour mine workings and regionally. Recommendations for further work in 2010
will be based upon the results of data compilation.


About Messina

Messina Minerals Inc. is a leading explorer for zinc-lead-copper-silver-gold
massive sulphide deposits in Newfoundland, Canada on its extensive 450 square
kilometer mineral lands, in a region known historically for its zinc resources
and where the Company has made massive sulphide discoveries including
"Boomerang" and "Domino". See our website for more information.


Kerry Sparkes, P.Geo., Vice President of Messina Minerals Inc. is the Qualified
Person who has reviewed and is responsible for the technical data contained in
this news release.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MESSINA MINERALS INC.

Peter Tallman, President

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