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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors Nevsun Resources Ltd.

We consent to the use of our reports, each dated March 20, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, incorporated by reference in this annual report on Form 40-F.

Chartered Accountants

March 20, 2013
Vancouver, Canada

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