Feb 8 (Reuters) - Belo Sun Mining Corp BSX.TO -
* Belo Sun announces 2017 exploration program
* Initial budget of approximately $5 million has been allocated to 2017 exploration program
* Will be initiating exploration activities on its 175,000-hectare land package in northeastern brazil
* Says initial budget of approximately $5 million has been allocated to 2017 exploration program Source text for Eikon: ID:nMKWYwbCDa Further company coverage: BSX.TO