October132011

UPDATE 1-AuRico Gold Q3 production jumps 68 pct


The production jumped to 45,686 ounces, of which 40,779 ounces were sold, the Mexico-focused miner said in a statement.Silver production rose 16 percent to 1.4 million ounces, of which 1.1 million ounces were sold.Revenue for the quarter doubled to $112 million.The company in August offered to buy Northgate Minerals for C$1.46 billion in a friendly deal that would nearly double its output and expand its geographic reach.In July, AuRico raised its 2011 production forecast and lowered cash cost outlook range.The Toronto-based company, which changed its name from Gammon Gold in May, said it will end the quarter with cash position of $145 million.Shares of Aurico closed at C$10.39 on Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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