Atocha Lists on Frankfurt Exchange

May 10, 2010 - Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA – Atocha Resources, (the Company) is pleased to announce that it has received acceptance for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany effective May 7, 2010.

The Frankfurt Exchange trading symbol for Atocha is 86A. This new listing enhances Atocha’s profile in the European investment community with the Frankfurt Exchange being the largest of Germany's seven stock exchanges.

“Atocha is growing quickly as a public company by positioning itself with exciting projects. The exposure to high impact Gold prospects is attracting investors on a global scale. The new Frankfurt listing will provide an even playing field for European investors to facilitate trades while expanding the scope of Atocha’s shareholder base. Thank you to all shareholders for their continuing support. I look forward to what should be an exciting exploration year for Atocha,” says Marcy Kiesman, President and CEO.

ABOUT ATOCHA

Atocha is a natural resources company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. The Company’s main focus is on exploration for copper and precious metals. The Company has an option to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the McGillivray Property, located in the Kamloops Mining Division of British Columbia. Atocha also has a 100% option on the Besshi gold project in B.C., the Atkinson (Detour Lake) gold project in Ontario and the Strike 101-114 Claims near Dawson City, Yukon.

For further information on Atocha, please refer to www.sedar.com.
For further information, please contact:

ETHOS CONSULTING, Investor Relations
Toll free:
888.818.1365
Email: info@ethosir.com

Marcy Kiesman, Chief Executive Officer

Telephone: 604.696.1111
Facsimile: 888.266.3983
E-mail: mmk@atocharesources.com
Website: www.atocharesources.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This document may contain or refer to forward-looking information based on current expectations, including, but not limited to timing of mineral resource estimates, future exploration or project development programs and the impact on the Company of these events. Forward-looking information is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, as actual results may differ materially from forecasted results. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date hereof and we assume no responsibility to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. For a detailed list of risks and uncertainties, as it relates to Atocha Resources Inc., please refer to the Company's Prospectus filed with SEDAR.

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