TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION (OTCBB:TMBXF) HAS APPLIED FOR 5 ADDITIONAL SILVER/GOLD EXPLORATION PERMITS

TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION (OTCBB:TMBXF) HAS APPLIED FOR 5 ADDITIONAL SILVER/GOLD EXPLORATION PERMITS

TOMBSTONE, AZ - March 18, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) - Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that after geological reconnaissance of the area surrounding the Company's land holdings, the Company has applied for the additional exploration permits from the State of Arizona Land Department. The applications encompass 5 sections, totaling approximately 2,500 acres in the Tombstone Mining District. The rocks in these parcels are principally the Bisbee Group sediments and metasediments that have been highly productive in both the Tombstone Mining District and in the Warren (Bisbee) Mining District, Arizona.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (TMBXF) is focused primarily on exploration and development of mineral resources. Tombstone Exploration Corporation has the mineral rights to approximately 11,500 acres of historical mining land in the areas around Tombstone, Arizona and is now the largest landholder in the Tombstone Mining District.


For more information on Tombstone Exploration Corporation, please visit http://www.tombstonemining.com/.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Such statements are estimates only, as the Company has not completed the preparation of its financial statements for those periods, nor has its auditor completed the audit of those results. Actual revenue may differ materially from those anticipated in this press release. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Tombstone Exploration Corporation's ability to obtain additional financing. Tombstone Exploration Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in Tombstone Exploration Corporation's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact Tombstone Exploration Corporation's success are more fully disclosed in Tombstone Exploration Corporation most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.



CONTACT:
Tombstone Exploration Corporation

Alan M. Brown

President

alanmbrown@cox.net

480-305-4507



Investor Relations:

The Eversull Group, Inc.

Jack Eversull

972-571-1624

jack@theeversullgroup.com



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