Luna Gold Announces the Intended Departure of President and CEO

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - November 17, 2014) - Luna Gold Corp. (TSX: LGC) (LMA: LGC) (OTCQX: LGCUF) ("Luna" or the "Company") today announced that Geoff Chater has notified the Company that he will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and a director of Luna for personal reasons effective no later than January 31, 2015. Mr. Chater will continue in his role to provide an orderly transition of responsibilities to a new CEO. The Company has begun an active search for a new CEO.

"We would like to thank Geoff for his contributions during his tenure at Luna Gold both as a director and an officer. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours," commented Steven Krause, Chairman of Luna. 

About Luna Gold Corp.
Luna is a gold production company engaged in the operation and exploration of gold projects in Brazil.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

LUNA GOLD CORP.

Steven Krause, Chairman of the Board

Website: www.lunagold.com