Vancouver, B.C. - August 28, 2009: Artha Resources Corporation (TSX-V: AHC) (the "Company") announces that further to its news release of August 17, 2009, the Company will carry out a private placement for up to $750,000 through the sale of up to 7,500,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.10 per unit. Each unit will consist of one common share of the Company and one-half of one share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company upon payment of the exercise price of $0.20 within 24 months from the closing date of the private placement. The private placement is subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

For information on Artha Resources Corporation please contact:
Todd McMurray, President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 1-604-648-1530

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