Newstrike 'Ana Paula' Project Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/24/11 -- Newstrike Capital Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NES) ('Newstrike' or the 'Company') reports that its current exploration and drilling programs are operating as planned and on schedule. The Company's drilling contractor continues to operate efficiently with two rigs mobilized on site at the 'Ana Paula' project.

Further to the Company's March 15th, 2011 news release, the Company confirms that approximately 1,765 line kilometres have been flown by Geotech Ltd. under the terms of its airborne survey contract. Newstrike will provide an update on the status of its Aurea Norte properties on completion of this airborne survey.

About Newstrike

Newstrike is a gold-silver focused explorer, targeting known and historic mining districts in Mexico. Current management and directors co-discovered Goldcorp's and Teck's significant discoveries in Guerrero Gold Belt in Guerrero State, currently in advanced stages of exploration and production.

Newstrike holds a 100% interest in certain exploration properties in Mexico located within two established mining districts; the gold bearing oxidized iron skarn-porphyry camp of the Guerrero Gold Belt, and the polymetallic Ag-Au-Cu rich epithermal camp of the mining districts of Oaxaca State, and is increasing its position as strategic opportunities present themselves.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements made and information contained herein constitute 'forward-looking information' (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, 'forward looking statements') relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future production levels, future capital expenditures and their allocation to exploration and development activities, future drilling and other exploration and development activities, and dates by which certain areas will be explored, developed or reach expected operating capacity, that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as 'seek', 'anticipate', 'plan', 'continue', 'estimate', 'expect, 'may', 'will', 'project', 'predict', 'potential', 'targeting', 'intend', 'could', 'might', 'should', 'believe' and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be 'forward-looking statements'. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties relating to, among other things, changes in oil prices, results of exploration and development activities, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of materials and equipment, timeliness of government or other regulatory approvals, actual performance of facilities, availability of financing on reasonable terms, availability of third party service providers, equipment and processes relative to specifications and expectations and unanticipated environmental impacts on operations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts:

Newstrike Capital Inc.

Richard O'C. Whittall

Director, President & CEO

604.605.4654

Website: www.newstrike.com

Blogsite: http://newstrikecapital.com/blog