SEMAFO to Present at BMO Capital Markets 2010 Global Metals & Mining
Conference

SEMAFO TSX-SMF

MONTREAL, March 2 /CNW Telbec/ - SEMAFO (TSX: SMF) is pleased to announce that Benoit La Salle, President & CEO will be speaking at the BMO Capital Markets Global Metals and Mining Conference on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:30 am Eastern Time.

The investor presentation will include information on the Company's strategy, financial performance and an update on operations.

The presentation will be webcast through the following link at: http://audability.com/AudabilityAdmin/Clients/SEMAFO/10840_33201093000AM/

The presentation will also be posted on the Company's corporate website at www.semafo.com.

About SEMAFO

SEMAFO is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West Africa. The Company currently operates three gold mines: the Mana Mine in Burkina Faso, the Samira Hill Mine in Niger and the Kiniero Mine in Guinea. SEMAFO is committed to evolve in a conscientious manner to become a major player in its geographical area of interest. SEMAFO's strategic focus is to maximize shareholder value by effectively managing its existing assets as well as pursuing organic and strategic growth opportunities in West Africa.

For further information: SEMAFO: Benoit La Salle, President & CEO, [phone], Toll-Free: 1-888-744-4408, [email protected]; Sofia St Laurent, Communications, [phone], Toll-Free: 1-888-744-4408, [email protected]