Vancouver, B.C. - UC Resources Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its March 7th news release, the non-brokered private placement has been increased to up to 6,000,000 units, at $0.26 per unit.  Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant, each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.34 per share, for a period of 18 months from the closing date of the private placement.

The proceeds of the placement will enable the Company to expand its quest for suitable acquisitions and continue its exploration program on its Copalquin Project.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Richard J. Hamelin, President/Director

For further information, please contact:              

William Elston, VP Corporate Development
#1000, 355 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2G8, Canada
Toll Free:  1-800-366-8566 (Canada & USA)
Website: www.ucresources.net

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