In a letter dated March 7, 2009, Julio Benedetti, President and CEO of Bellhaven informed Manuel Jose Paredes, CEO of Dominion, that it failed to make certain payments due to Bellhaven as per Section 3.02C of the Agreement that governs the joint venture and it is now in breach, as that term is defined in the Agreement.  Under the terms of the Agreement, Dominion has thirty days from the date of notification to remedy or cure this breach or its option to earn into the project is terminated.

Bellhaven Copper & Gold Inc. is a Panama-based mineral exploration and development company with a portfolio of gold and copper properties in the Republics of Panama and Colombia. For more information, please visit the web site at www.bellhavencg.com or call Patrick Abraham in Panama at 011-507-340-9500.

On behalf of the board of directors,

Julio C. Benedetti, President, CEO
BELLHAVEN COPPER & GOLD, INC.

Corporate Contact:                                   Investor Relations Contact:
Julio Benedetti                                                   Patrick Abraham
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