AuRico Gold to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Canada Mining Conference

TORONTO, September 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ), ("AuRico" or the "Company") will present an update of the Company's business operations at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 19th Annual Canada Mining Conference on September 12, 2013.

Mr. Scott Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 3:40 p.m. ET. A webcast and PDF of the slide presentation will be available on the Company's website at http://www.auricogold.com.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Canada Mining Conference is an invitation-only investment conference.

About AuRico Gold

AuRico Gold is a leading Canadian gold producer with mines and projects in North America that have significant production growth and exploration potential.  The Company is focused on its core operations including the Young-Davidson gold mine in northern Ontario, which declared commercial production on September 1, 2012 and the El Chanate mine in Sonora State, Mexico. AuRico's project pipeline also includes advanced development opportunities in Mexico and Canada. AuRico's head office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

For further information:

For further information please visit the AuRico Gold website at http://www.auricogold.com or contact

Scott Perry
President and Chief Executive Officer
AuRico Gold Inc.
+1-647-260-8880 

Anne Day
Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
AuRico Gold Inc.
+1-647-260-8880