VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 30, 2008 -- Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (Toronto:CXX.TO - News)(CXZ - News) announces that the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Golden Promise, South Golden Promise and Victoria Lake Properties dated April 30, 2008 has been amended.

The amendments relate to the recommended work programs on the subject properties. The most significant changes relate to the Golden Promise Property, where a second phase work program has been recommended. The second phase will include a bulk sample program, as well as further drilling and metallurgical work.

The amended NI 43-101 report will be filled on SEDAR today at the same time as the filing for this news release.

For more information on the Company and its properties, please visit the website at www.crosshairexploration.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Mark J. Morabito, Chief Executive Officer

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