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JohnCM

01/05/15 11:51 AM

#283 RE: ArtieB #282

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 5, 2015) - Banro Corporation ("Banro" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT:BAA)(TSX:BAA) is pleased to report its best quarterly gold production since the Company began producing gold. Twangiza poured 8,071 ounces in October, 9,825 ounces in November and 11,549 ounces in December for a fourth quarter 2014 total of 29,445 ounces of gold. Namoya poured 1,749 ounces in October, 3,042 ounces in November and 4,000 ounces in December for a fourth quarter 2014 total of 8,791 ounces of gold. Together, Twangiza and Namoya produced 38,236 ounces of gold during Q4 2014.

Throughout 2014, the management teams at Twangiza and Namoya focused on operational and cost efficiencies. In particular, significant steps were taken to ensure that operations were less hindered during the frequent periods of adverse weather conditions at each site. As a result of the operational efficiency drive, Twangiza production has grown significantly throughout 2014 and strong quarterly production improvement has been experienced at Namoya. The production growth of the two operations, during Q4 2014 in particular, provides a strong foundation for meeting steady state production at Twangiza and Namoya.