Briefing on Bisha Scoping Study

December 9, 2005

NEVSUN BRIEFING ON BISHA SCOPING STUDY

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (the “Company”) (NSU-TSX/AMEX) is pleased to report the Eritrean national news media has posted the following article regarding the positive response to the Company’s briefing sessions with senior representatives of the Government of Eritrea. 

The following text was posted on Shabait.com, a website administered by Eritrea’s Ministry of Information. The article was also presented in the Eritrean national press and radio.

President of Nevsun Mining and Exploration Company gives briefings

By Staff, Asmara, 8 December 2005 -  The President of Nevsun Mining Resources Ltd, Dr. John Clarke, gave in-depth briefings regarding the Bisha project scoping study for the Bisha Mining Project and its outcome. Mr. Tesfai Gebreselassie, Minister of Mines and Energy, Mr. Berhane Abrehe, Minister of Finance and heads from other relevant institutions were present at the briefings given at Hotel Intercontinental Asmara on December 6.

Mr. Tesfai commended Nevsun Company for its effective works and assured it of the Government’s continued cooperation and partnership in “developing the world class Bisha deposit into a producing mine.” He also called on participants to continue their support and assistance to Nevsun in advancing the project.

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