Hansa Grants Stock Options

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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

HANSA GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS

Vancouver, Canada – Hansa Resources Ltd. (“Hansa” or the “Company”) (TSXv-HRL; Frankfurt- 3F2) Mr. John Nugent, President, announces the granting of stock options to certain directors of the Company, for the purchase up to 800,000 shares, at a price of $0.10 per share, for a term of three years. These options are being granted to the directors to replace their options which recently expired.

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 visit:

"John Nugent" www.hansaresources.com

John Nugent, President

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