BPV Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (Tier2)

Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BPV) ("Bridgeport") is pleased to announce that it has concluded an agreement to acquire a 100% interest of the Soesmi property through its Rio Condor subsidiary.

The 156 hectare property is located in Region 111 of Chile, near the mining centre of Copiapo. It is adjacent and to the west of Bridgeport's Rosario and Tamara properties and is located in a similar geological environment. Copper oxide ores have been mined on the Soesmi property. Exploration conducted in 2008 for an extension of the copper-oxide mineralization encountered sulphide mineralization in a diamond drill hole grading of 4% copper over 13 metres commencing at a depth of 40 meters.

Hugh Snyder, Chairman of Bridgeport, stated, "Mineralization on the Soesmi property confirms westward extension of copper mineralization from Rosario, and represents an important step towards increasing the company's land position in the Copiapo region."

Under the terms of the agreement with the property owners, Bridgeport will pay 1 million U.S. dollars over four years to acquire a 100% interest in the Soesmi Property, of which 75,000 U.S. dollars was paid on closing. The Soesmi property is subject to a 2% net smelter royalty fee. The royalty may be purchased for 1 million U.S. dollars. Exploration on the Soesmi property will commence later this month.

About Bridgeport Ventures

Bridgeport Ventures (TSX VENTURE: BPV) is a Canadian mineral exploration company with operations in Latin America. Its strong technical team with local experience has a solid record of discovery and a proven history of mining success. Additional information on Bridgeport Ventures can be found at: www.bridgeportventures.net.

Potential quantity and grade are conceptual in nature. To date, there has been insufficient exploration drilling to define a mineral resource on the properties referenced above, and it is uncertain if further exploration drilling will result in a mineral resource being defined in this area.

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Bridgeport, including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, risks associated with the uncertainty of exploration results and estimates, currency fluctuations, dependence upon regulatory approvals, the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing and exploration risk. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Contacts: Bridgeport Ventures Hugh Snyder Chairman (416) 350-2356 investorrelations@bridgeportventures.net www.bridgeportventures.net