AuRico Metals Announces Change to Board of Directors

Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) -

AuRico Metals Inc. , ("AuRico" or the "Company") today announced
that Scott Perry has resigned from his position as executive
Chairman, as he takes on the CEO role with a large gold mining
company. Mr. Perry will remain a member of the AuRico Metals Board of
Directors. Richard Colterjohn, previously an AuRico Metals Director,
has been appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Colterjohn brings more than 25 years of experience in the
mining sector, including a lengthy career in investment banking and
as founder and CEO of a Chile-based copper company. Mr. Colterjohn
also holds significant public company director experience. Commenting
on Mr. Colterjohn's appointment, Chris Richter, President and CEO of
AuRico Metals, said: "Richard's knowledge and experience in the
mining industry are truly exceptional and we are very happy that he
has agreed to take on the Chairman role."

Mr. Richter continued; "On behalf of our Board of Directors and
the management team at AuRico, I would like to sincerely thank Scott
for his essential efforts in establishing AuRico Metals and his
strong commitment to the company's ongoing success. We look forward
to continuing to benefit from Scott's involvement at the Board level
and we wish him all the best in his new role."

About AuRico Metals

AuRico Metals is a precious metals royalty and development company
whose royalty assets include a 1.5% NSR on the Young-Davidson Gold
Mine, a 0.25% NSR on the Williams mine at Hemlo, and a 0.5% NSR on
the Eagle River mine - all located in Ontario, Canada. AuRico Metals
also has a 2% NSR on the Fosterville Mine, located in Victoria,
Australia, and 100% ownership of the advanced stage Kemess Project in
British Columbia, Canada. AuRico Metals' goal is to deliver sustained
value creation for the company's many stakeholders. AuRico Metals'
head office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information as defined under Canadian and U.S.
securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical
fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "expect", "believe",
"anticipate", "will", "intend", "estimate", "forecast", "budget" and
similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements include information as to strategy, plans
or future financial or operating performance, such as the Company's
expansion plans, project timelines, production plans, projected cash
flows or capital expenditures, cost estimates, projected exploration
results, reserve and resource estimates and other statements that
express management's expectations or estimates of future performance.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by
management, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements, including: uncertainty of production and cost estimates;
fluctuations in the price of gold and foreign exchange rates; the
uncertainty of replacing depleted reserves and the possible
recalculation or reduction of reserves and resources; the risk that
the Young-Davidson shaft will not perform as planned; the risk that
mining operations do not meet expectations; the risk that projects
will not be developed according to budgets or timelines, changes in
laws in Canada, Australia and other jurisdictions in which the
Company may carry on business; risks of obtaining necessary licenses,
permits or approvals for operations or projects such as Kemess;
disputes over title to properties; the speculative nature of mineral
exploration and development; compliance risks with respect to current
and future environmental regulations; disruptions affecting
operations; opportunities that may be pursued by the Company;
employee relations; availability and costs of mining inputs and
labor; the ability to secure capital to execute business plans;
volatility of the Company's share price; the effect of future
financings; litigation; risk of loss due to sabotage and civil
disturbances; the values of assets and liabilities based on projected
future cash flows; risks arising from derivative instruments or the
absence of hedging; adequacy of internal control over financial
reporting; changes in credit rating; and the impact of inflation.
Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ
materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements contained herein. Such statements are based on a number of
assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including assumptions
about: business and economic conditions; commodity prices and the
price of key inputs such as labour, fuel and electricity; credit
market conditions and conditions in financial markets generally;
revenue and cash flow estimates, production levels, development
schedules and the associated costs; ability to procure equipment and
supplies and ability to do so on a timely basis; the timing of the
receipt of permits and other approvals for projects and operations;
the ability to attract and retain skilled employees and contractors
for the operations; the accuracy of reserve and resource estimates;
the impact of changes in currency exchange rates on costs and
results; interest rates; taxation; and ongoing relations with
employees and business partners. The Company disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by applicable law.

For further information please see http://www.auricometals.ca or
contact: Chris Richter, President and Chief Executive Officer, AuRico
Metals Inc., +1-416-216-2780, chris.richter@auricometals.ca; Rob
Chausse, Chief Financial Officer, AuRico Metals Inc.,
+1-416-216-2780, robert.chausse@auricometals.ca

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