AuRico Gold to Present at the Denver Gold Forum

TORONTO, September 20, 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 Denver Gold Forum on September 23, 2013.

Mr. Scott Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9:40 a.m. MDT (11:40 EDT). A webcast and PDF of the slide presentation will be available on the Company's website at http://www.auricogold.com.

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, 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:

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

(AUQ. AUQ)