Tombstone Exploration's Drilling Program to Begin June 12
June 03, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/03/08 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that Layne Christensen Company will begin drilling on June 12th. Tombstone's geologist and staff have been busy with preliminary site preparation necessary for drilling to commence.

Alan Brown, President and CEO of Tombstone, commented, "Our team will be on site as we begin to drill the areas that show significant silver deposit potential. Additional announcements will be forthcoming regarding the drill program's results."

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (TMBXF) is structured and positioned to capitalize on today's increasing demand and prices for precious metals and base metals such as copper, lead and zinc. Tombstone Exploration Corporation has the mineral rights to approximately 13,500 acres of historical mining land in the areas around Tombstone, Arizona. The Company is the largest land holder in the Tombstone mining district. Through expansion, Tombstone Exploration will acquire new properties, as well as integrate the extraction of precious and base metals. The goal is to produce metals and minerals below standard industry costs.

For more information on Tombstone Exploration Corporation, please visit our web site at www.tombstonemining.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Such statements are estimates only, as the Company has not completed the preparation of its financial statements for those periods, nor has its auditor completed the audit of those results. Actual revenue may differ materially from those anticipated in this press release. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Tombstone Exploration Corporation's ability to obtain additional financing. Tombstone Exploration Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in Tombstone Exploration Corporation's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact Tombstone Exploration Corporation's success are more fully disclosed in Tombstone Exploration Corporation most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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