TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2011) - Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc. (the "Company" or "Trelawney") (TSX VENTURE:TRR)(FRANKFURT:RTW) announces that further to its press release of December 1, 2010, it has completed the previously announced acquisition of a 21.62% undivided interest in leased mining Claim 266, comprising a part of the Chester 3 Property, pursuant to the terms of a purchase agreement dated November 26, 2010. Trelawney has an option to acquire 92.5% of the residual interest in Claim 266. In connection with the acquisition Trelawney has received documentation to transfer the interest in the claim which will be filed shortly and final transfer of interest in the claim is subject to ministerial approval.