Hansa Extends Term of Warrants by One Year

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HANSA EXTENDS TERM OF WARRANTS BY ONE YEAR

February 28, 2013 - Vancouver, Canada – Hansa Resources Ltd (“Hansa”) TSXv-HRL; Frankfurt-3F2 announces that 3,000,000 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”), exercisable at $0.10 per share, and initially issued for a term of two years, have been extended by one year. The Warrants extended will now expire on March 15, 2014. These Warrants were issued pursuant to the closing of a private placement financing announced by the Company in March 2011. All other terms of the Warrants remain the same.

ABOUT HANSA RESOURCES LTD.

Hansa Resources Limited is a TSX-V and Frankfurt, listed Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of base and precious metal properties. Hansa Resources is committed to building shareholder value through minimizing risk and maximizing potential value of the Company's projects, utilizing Hansa's highly experienced, flexible and successful Board of Directors and Management.

On behalf of the Board, For further information, please:

"John Nugent" Visit: www.hansaresources.com John Nugent, President

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