Luna Gold Withdraws Second Tranche of Private Placement

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 12, 2014) - Luna Gold Corp. (TSX: LGC) (LMA: LGC) (OTCQX: LGCUF) ("Luna" or the "Company") announces that as a result of market conditions, it will not proceed with the second tranche of its previously announced private placement totalling 10,500,000 shares. 

The first tranche equating to 19,500,000 shares was closed on August 5, 2014.

As at September 1, 2014, Luna had a cash balance of C$33 million, working capital of C$40 million and 7,000 ounces of finished gold inventory.

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

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Luna Gold Corp.

Geoff Chater - President and CEO

Website: www.lunagold.com

Forward-Looking Statements
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