June 11, 2010

Nevsun Resources Ltd.: Status Update

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU / NYSE Amex:NSU)

At the request of Market Surveillance of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Company wishes to advise that it is not aware of any material undisclosed development that would cause the significant upward movement of the Company's share price.

The Company's Bisha Project continues to be on target for plant commissioning in late 2010. We refer you to other recent news releases for information about the Bisha Project.


NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD.

Cliff T. Davis President & Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact

Kin Communications
604 684 6730 or Toll free 1 866 684 6730
ir@kincommunications.com
www.nevsun.com