Mesa Uranium Changes Name to Mesa Exploration

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/29/11 -- Mesa Uranium Corp. (TSX VENTURE: MSA)(PINK SHEETS: MSAJF) has changed its name to Mesa Exploration Corp. ('Mesa' or the 'Company') effective March 30, 2011. The name change has been accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange and approved by Mesa's board of directors.

'The decision to change the name reflects a shift in focus from uranium into a more diversified exploration and development company. In addition to excellent uranium projects we've acquired lithium and potash assets so a name change is appropriate,' stated Foster Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Holders of share and warrant certificates in the Company's prior name do not need to take any action as a result of the name change.

The new Cusip number is 59064J107.

About Mesa Exploration

Mesa is exploring a portfolio of premier mineral properties in the United States where it controls significant land holdings. All projects are within proven mining districts with excellent access and infrastructure. Mesa currently has 12.6 million shares issued and outstanding, and has no debt. For further information please visit our website at www.mesaexploration.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

MESA EXPLORATION CORP.

(signed) Foster Wilson, President and CEO

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed 'forward-looking statements'. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including the likelihood of commercial mining and possible future financings are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include unsuccessful exploration results, changes in metals prices, changes in the availability of funding for mineral exploration, unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic conditions. Mining is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of its business, investors should review the Company's annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this news release.

Contacts:

Mesa Uranium Corp.

Corporate Communications

775-824-4533
www.mesaexploration.com