VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(March 9, 2009) - Bell Copper Corporation ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BCU) announces it will be conducting a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,000,000 units ("Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit to raise proceeds of up to $500,000.

Each Unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.20 per share for a period of one year from closing (the "Unit Warrants"). The Unit Warrants are subject to the right of the Company to accelerate the exercise period for the Unit Warrants if the common shares of the Company trade above $0.40 for a period of 10 consecutive trading-days.

The proceeds of the private placement will be used for the current drill program at the Kabba project in Mohave County, Arizona as well as for general working capital purposes.

The Company intends to pay a finder's fee incidental to the financing in accordance with Exchange policies. The private placement and payment of a finder's fee are subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.

About Bell Copper

Bell Copper is focused on the exploration and development of copper assets in the Americas through internal efforts and via strategic partnerships.

More information on Bell Copper: www.bellcopper.net

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Bell Copper Corporation

Brian Leeners, CFO & Director

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Bell Copper Corporation
Investor Relations

(604) 669-1484
(604) 669-1464 (FAX)
Email: info@bellcopper.net
Website: www.bellcopper.net

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