VANCOUVER, BC, May 9, 2006 – Mirasol Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:MRZ) (“the Company”) announces the grant of 505,000 incentive stock options under its incentive stock option plan to certain directors, officers, and consultants which are exercisable at $0.70 for a period of five years. The options, and any shares acquired upon exercise, are subject to a four month hold period.

For further information, contact:

Mary L. Little, President & CEO
Tel: (604) 602-9989
Email: contact@mirasolresources.com
Website: www.mirasolresources.com

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