DETOUR GOLD POURS FIRST GOLD BARS

Mining history was made Feb.18, 2012 when Detour Gold Corporation poured its first four gold bars, signifying production at its $1.5 billion Detour Lake Gold Mine.
The 2,000 ounces in the bars were worth about $2.2 million at that day’s price.
Gerald Panneton , president and CEO of Detour Gold, commented: “Today is a celebration for all of us that have been involved in this project from its inception. Our first gold pour is a remarkable milestone in Detour Gold’s transition from a young exploration company to a gold producer.
This achievement has truly been the result of great team work by everyone. We wish to thank our shareholders and all of our other stakeholders in supporting the development of the project, including our board of directors, management team, employees and contractors who worked very hard to make this all possible after 26 months of construction.
We would also like to thank our Aboriginal partners and local communities with whom we have developed strong and mutually beneficial relationships.”
We are very excited about what we have accomplished in six years from completing the acquisition of the property (Jan. 31, 2007) to first gold pour. We are looking forward to the future as we move closer to becoming Canada’s leading intermediate gold producer.”