Nevsun Files Annual Report


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 29, 2012) - Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU)(NYSE Amex:NSU) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its annual report on Form 40-F has been filed with the United States Securities Exchange Commission. The Company has also filed its Annual Information form (AIF) in Canada on SEDAR. A copy of the AIF and the Form 40-F is available on the Company's website at www.nevsun.com. Shareholders may request a printed copy of the complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by email to ir@kincommunications.com or by regular mail to Kin Communications, Suite 210 - 736 Granville Street Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1G3.

NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD.

Cliff T. Davis, President & Chief Executive Officer

Contact Information:

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