Belo Sun Mining Corp. (TSX:BSX) (the "Company" or "Belo Sun") announces that the Environmental Council of Para State, Brazil (COEMA) has approved the Environmental Impact Assessment for Belo Sun's Volta Grande Project (see press release dated November 18, 2013). The approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment and receipt of the Preliminary License (LP) is a key milestone in the advancement of the project towards construction phase.

Mark Eaton, President and CEO of Belo Sun, commented "We are very pleased about the approval of the EIA for the Volta Grande Project by COEMA. This completes an extensive regulatory process and represents an important step in bringing the Volta Grande Project to production. We want to acknowledge the valuable input and support of the local communities as well as the Para authorities for their review and approval of our submission".

The approval of the EIA will allow Belo Sun to further advance the permitting process for the mine construction and other related authorizations from the Para State authorities.