2010 Press Releases

March 29, 2010
ORO SILVER GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS

Oro Silver Resources Ltd. (“Oro Silver” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: OSR) reports that, subject to regulatory approval and pursuant to its Stock Option Plan, it has granted 1,050,000 incentive stock options for the purchase of up to 1,050,000 common shares to directors and officers of the Company. The options are exercisable at a price of $0.16 per common share for a five year period from March 26, 2010 and will vest over a period of 12 months, with 33.34% vested at the time of grant and 33.33% vesting on each of the 6 and 12 months anniversaries of the date of grant.

About Oro Silver

Oro Silver is a silver exploration company pursuing early and advanced stage silver-based opportunities primarily in Mexico. Oro Silver's strategy is to develop properties towards silver production through a strategic business arrangement and development plan focused on advanced-stage projects with known silver resources that exhibit potential for expansion. The El Compas mine continues to be the cornerstone for Oro Silver’s growth strategy in the Zacatecas silver district.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Darren Bahrey,
President & CEO

Suite 1400-625 Howe Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2T6
Telephone: 604 646-1588 Facsimile: 604 642-2411
www.orosilver.com

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