Eritrea Resource play (ERP)

[Ed Monton]

Nevsun Resources Ltd., Sanu Resources Ltd. and Sunridge
Gold Corp.: Update to Directive by the Government of
Eritrea to Halt Exploration Work

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Sept. 7, 2004) - On
Friday the 3rd of September, Sanu Resources Ltd. ("SNU-TSXV"),
Nevsun Resources Ltd (NSU-TSX), and Sunridge Gold Corp.
(SGC-TSXV) announced that the Government of Eritrea had directed
that they halt all mineral prospecting and exploration work and
related activities in Eritrea until further notice.

Sanu, Nevsun, and Sunridge, with its joint venture partner
Sub-Sahara Resources NL., have complied with this directive.

Since Friday, September 3, 2004, the country managers of the
above companies have collectively sought clarification of the
reasons behind this action from the Government of Eritrea and the
Ministry of Energy and Mines. In addition, over the weekend two
directors of Sanu, Michael Winn and Demetrius Pohl arrived in
Asmara to assist the country managers.

The companies have been in contact with the Department of Mines
and have held meetings with the Minister of Energy and Mines. The
companies hope that they will have further clarification with
respect to this directive within the next few days. The
respective country managers and representatives are doing
everything they can in Eritrea with all levels of Government to
obtain an understanding of the issues at hand.

NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD.

Dr. John A. Clarke, President & Chief Executive Officer

SANU RESOURCES LTD.

Michael D. Winn, President & Chief Executive Officer

SUNRIDGE GOLD CORP.

Michael Hopley, President & Chief Executive Officer

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Nevsun Resources Ltd.
Don Halliday
Manager, Investor Relations
[phone] or 1-888-600-2200
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.nevsun.com
or
Sanu Resources Ltd.
Michael D. Winn
President & Chief Executive Officer
[phone]
or
Sunridge Gold Corp.
Michael Hopley
President & Chief Executive Officer
[phone]
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