VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 16, 2013) - Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU)(NYSE MKT:NSU) (the "Company" or "Nevsun") announces that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of Nevsun. A total of 80.47% of outstanding shares were voted.
Election of Directors
The five nominees for director listed in Nevsun's management proxy circular were elected as set out in the following table:
| Director | Vote For | % Votes For |
| R. Stuart Angus | 120,897,956 | 80.60 |
| Clifford T. Davis | 149,661,412 | 99.77 |
| Robert J. Gayton | 129,707,579 | 86.47 |
| Gary E. German | 149,245,471 | 99.49 |
| Gerard E. Munera | 149,242,876 | 99.49 |
Advance Notice Policy
The Advance Notice Policy of the Company, included as Schedule "C" in Nevsun's management proxy circular was adopted by a 99.78% majority of the votes cast.
About Nevsun Resources Ltd.
Nevsun Resources Ltd. is a Vancouver-based mining company with an operating mine in Eritrea. Nevsun's 60%-owned Bisha Mine commenced commercial production in February 2011 and ranks as one of the highest grade open pit copper mines in the world.
NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD.
Cliff T. Davis, President & Chief Executive Officer
Contact Information:
604 684 6730 or Toll free: 1 866 684 6730
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