RE: Richmont Mill Taken from Richmont 3rd quarter 2011 -
During the third quarter of 2011, the Island Gold Mine processed 63,472 tonnes of ore, down slightly from the 64,283 tonnes in
the comparable period in 2010, with the difference attributable to unplanned repairs that needed to be completed on the grizzly
feeder at the mill. The mill attained an average daily production rate of 736 tonnes in the third quarter, a notable improvement
over the 627 tonnes achieved in the second quarter that reflected two mechanical shutdowns related to inclement weather, and
in line with the 736 tonnes per day average rate attained in the first quarter of the year.