Nevsun Resources (NSU) F-3D Registration of securities for dividend or interest reinvestment plans

KPMG LLP
PO Box 10426 777 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver BC V7Y 1K3
Canada
Telephone (604) 691-3000
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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, both dated February 24, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.

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Chartered Professional Accountants

September 19, 2016
Vancouver, Canada

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