AuRico Gold Announces Details for Second Quarter Results Webcast on August 9, 2013

TORONTO, July 8, 2013 /CNW/ - AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ), ("AuRico" or the "Company") today announced that it will release the Company's second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2013 after market close on Thursday, August 8, 2013. The financial statements will be available on the Company's website at www.auricogold.com or www.sedar.com.

A webcast and conference call will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Senior management will be on the call to discuss the results.

Conference Call Access

• International & Toronto:  1-647-427-7450
• Canada & U.S. Toll Free:  1-888-231-8191

When the Operator answers, please ask to be placed into the AuRico Gold Second Quarter Results Conference Call.

Conference Call Live Webcast

The conference call will be broadcast live on the internet via webcast. To access the webcast, please follow this link: http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/detail/1192183/1307011

Archive Call Access

If you are unable to attend the conference call, a replay will be available until midnight, August 16, 2013 by dialing the appropriate number below:

• International & Toronto: 1-416-849-0833  Passcode:  #13657313
• Canada & U.S. Toll Free: 1-855-859-2056  Passcode: #13657313

Archive Webcast

The webcast will be archived for 90 days. To access the archived webcast, visit the Company's website at www.auricogold.com or follow this link: http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/detail/1192183/1307011

About AuRico Gold

AuRico Gold is a leading Canadian gold producer with mines and projects in North America that have solid 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 Canada and Mexico. AuRico's head office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

SOURCE: AuRico Gold Inc.

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

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

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