Luna Gold Corp. Announces Filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - October 03, 2016) - Luna Gold Corp. (TSX: LGC) ("Luna" or "the Company") has filed a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report regarding the pre-feasibility study and mineral reserve estimate for its Aurizona gold mine located in northeastern Brazil, as announced on September 12, 2016.

The technical report is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Luna Gold's website at www.lunagold.com.

About Luna Gold Corp.

Luna is engaged in the exploration and redevelopment of its past producing Aurizona Gold Mine, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2015.

On behalf of the Company

"Christian Milau"

LUNA GOLD CORP.
Christian Milau, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Website: www.lunagold.com