ApoquindoAnnouncesStartofan$8MWorkProgrambyAntakenaMiningJV, forthedevelopmentofitsCopperOxideProjectAntofagastaRegion,Chile

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Followingonlastyearssuccessfulexplorationprogramwhichmorethantripleditscompliant resourceestimate PreFeasibilityStudyscheduledforcompletionbyJanuary2010 40,000mofdrillingplannedatElenitaandMadrugadortotestmineralextensions Explorationprogramestablishedfornewlyoptioned7760hectaressurroundingthetwo deposits $8MCdnbeingcommitedtowardtheAntakenaMiningJointVenture

Vancouver, B.C., May 27, 2009 Apoquindo Minerals Inc. (TSX.V:AQM) (BVL: AQM) (Apoquindo) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sociedad Contractual Minera Apoquindo ChileispleasedtoannouncethestartoftheAntakenaMiningJointVentureworkprogram.On April 21, 2009, Apoquindo announced a Joint Venture with Minera S.A., named Antakena Mining, for the development of its Copper Oxide Project. In less than a month, the Antakena Management Committee has approved a Cdn$8M work program and budget for the next six months,consistinginaPreFeasibilityStudybyJanuary2010andanExplorationProgram,which includes additional exploration of the Elenita and Madrugador deposits, as well as exploration ofthenewlyoptionedminingconcessions. ThecontractorsselectedforthePreFeasibilityStudyare: ProjectManagers:MTBProjectManagement Metallurgy:CIMM(FeasibilityLevelTestingtobecompleted4Q2009) StructuralGeology:WarrenPratt SurfaceMineSlopeandGeotechnicalEngineering:GolderAssociates MineDesignEngineer:MineDevelopmentAssociates EnvironmentalStudies:Mineria&MedioAmbiente GeologicalModel:Geovectra ProcessandInfrastructureEngineer:SamuelEngineering EasementsandPermitting:Lopez&Ashton Condemnation,InfillandGeotechnicalDrilling:AntakenaMining All of the contractors attended a kick off meeting in Chile, which included site visits and coordinationmeetings,duringtheweekofMay18,2009. Inaddition,anexplorationprogramhasbeenestablishedthatincludes40,000mofRCdrilling (20,000m Elenita and 20,000m Madrugador) in order to test the mineral extensions and MMI (Mobile Metal Ion) anomalies at the properties. Furthermore, MMI, mapping (1:10,000 in the whole areas and 1:2,000 in detailed areas) and sampling are planned on the recently optioned

7,760hectaresfromSoquimichinordertodefineseveralmineralizedtargets.Halfoftheareais coveredbycolluviumandsomeofthemainmineralizedfeaturesrunningbetweenMadrugador and Elenita are under this overburden. Where the MMI and geologic mapping give positive results, drilling targets will be defined and a second phase of an exploration program including RCdrilling,detailedmapping,trenchingandgeophysicswillbeevaluated. Dr. Tom Henricksen, a consultant geologist of the Company and the Company's Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43101, has approved the information contained in this news release. Stephanie Ashton, Apoquindo Director and one of Apoquindos appointees to the Antakena Mining Management Committee commented, Apoquindo is very pleased at the quality of the work program and of the contractors that will be developing the Copper Oxide Project, and at theseriousnessandefficiencyoftheAntakenaMiningJointVenture. ONBEHALFOFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS CesarLopez PresidentandCEO ABOUTAPOQUINDO Apoquindo Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AQM News) (BVL: AQM) is a Canadian based mineral exploration company whose principal purpose is the acquisition and development of base and precious metal deposits in South America. The Company is advancing its Apoquindo Copper Oxide Project in Chile comprised of highly prospective leachable copper deposits under option located in a historic mining district in the Antofagasta Region's Coastal Range through a joint venturewithMineraS.A. Management and directors have extensive experience working for the world's largest mining companies as well as several junior exploration companies. Apoquindo Minerals has offices in Santiago, Chile, Lima, Peru and Vancouver, Canada and will continue to expand its business using its effective team of experts in Exploration, Geology, Metallurgy, Mine Engineering, Law and Finance. Apoquindo is well positioned for success. Our Projects are uniquely valuable, and our knowledgeable management and directors provide a "pipeline" of growth opportunities. APOQUINDO MINERALS INC.: This news release may contain forwardlooking information including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming financings, work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forwardlooking information includes disclosure regarding possible future events, or conditions or results of operations that is based on assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action, and therefore, involves inherent risks

and uncertainties. Although management has a reasonable basis for the conclusions drawn, actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in thepoliciesoftheTSXVentureExchange)acceptsresponsibilityfortheadequacyoraccuracyof thisrelease. Contact: ArlenHansen KinCommunicationsInc. InvestorRelations (604)6846730;(604)6846740(FAX) Email:info@apoquindominerals.com;Website:www.apoquindominerals.com