Nevsun Announces Q2 Gold Production of 87,000 Ounces

Nevsun Resources NSU Q2 2012 -- Produced 87,000 ounces of gold (169,000 ounces year-to-date) -- Mined 500,000 tonnes of ore at 6.04 g/t gold -- Harena mining license granted by State of Eritrea -- Copper plant expansion on plan for mid-2013 commissioning -- Nevsun continues review of acquisition opportunities