SEMAFO Sells Its Interest in the Samira Hill Mine in Niger

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Dec. 2, 2013) - SEMAFO Inc. (TSX:SMF)(OMX:SMF) today announced the closing of the sale of its 80% interest in Société des Mines du Liptako S.A. ("SML") to Société de Patrimoine des Mines du Niger S.A.("SOPAMIN").

African GeoMin Mining Development Corporation Limited ("AGMDC"), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of SEMAFO, sold to SOPAMIN its 80% interest in SML, owner of the Samira Hill mine in Niger, as well as its exploration permits.

On closing of the transaction, SEMAFO received a cash payment of US$1.25 million and retained a fixed net smelter return ("NSR") royalty of 1.2% on all gold production from the Samira Hill plant payable by SOPAMIN to SEMAFO. The NSR is payable only if the spot price of gold is at or greater than US$1,250 per ounce, and is capped at US$12 million.

About SEMAFO

SEMAFO is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West Africa. The Corporation currently operates two gold mines: the Mana Mine in Burkina Faso and the Kiniero Mine in Guinea. SEMAFO is committed to evolve in a conscientious manner through the responsible development of its high potential Mana property. SEMAFO's strategic focus is to maximize shareholder value by effectively managing its existing assets as well as pursuing organic and strategic growth opportunities.

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