Sept 5 (Reuters) - Nevsun Resources Ltd NSU.TO , Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd 601899.SS :
* NEVSUN FIRST CONSIDERED ZIJIN MINING AS STRATEGIC INVESTOR BEFORE ZIJIN BUYOUT BID - CHIEF EXECUTIVE PETER KUKIELSKI
* ZIJIN EXPRESSED INTEREST IN MAKING NEVSUN TAKEOVER BID WITH ITS STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROPOSAL - NEVSUN CEO
* NEVSUN DOES NOT SEE ANY BOTTLENECKS FOR ZIJIN SECURING REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR DEAL - NEVSUN CEO