AuRico Gold Announces Details for Third Quarter Results Webcast on November 8, 2013

TORONTO, October 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ), ("AuRico" or the "Company") today announced that it will release the Company's third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2013 after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The financial statements will be available on the Company's website at http://www.auricogold.com or http://www.sedar.com.

A webcast and conference call will be held on Friday, November 8, 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 Third 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/1236207/1361801

Archive Call Access

If you are unable to attend the conference call, a replay will be available until midnight, November 15, 2013 by dialing the appropriate number below:

• International & Toronto: 1-416-849-0833  Passcode:  #76263849
• Canada & U.S. Toll Free: 1-855-859-2056  Passcode: #76263849

Archive Webcast

The webcast will be archived for 90 days. To access the archived webcast, visit the Company's website at http://www.auricogold.com or follow this link: http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/detail/1236207/1361801

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.

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 & Communications
AuRico Gold Inc.
+1-647-260-8880