Richmont Mines Announces Appointment of Nicole Veilleux to Vice-President, Finance Following Resignation of CFO

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 25, 2014) - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC)(NYSE MKT:RIC) ("Richmont" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has promoted Nicole Veilleux to Vice-President, Finance, a role which she previously held for the Corporation. The Corporation concurrently announces that Pierre Rougeau, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned from the Corporation to pursue other opportunities. The Corporation would like to thank Mr. Rougeau for his contribution over the past two years, and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

 

Nicole Veilleux has been with Richmont for over 16 years, in positions of increasing responsibility. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in finance, including as an Auditor for KPMG LLP, and as a Financial Analyst for Norbord Industries Inc. and for le Fonds regional de solidarite de l'Abitibi-Temiscamingue. Ms. Veilleux joined Richmont initially as Controller, was promoted to Financial Director in March 2006, and fulfilled the role of CFO from this date to November 30, 2012.

 

Elaine Ellingham, Interim President and CEO said: "Nicole Veilleux has been a key part of Richmont's management team for over 16 years and we thank her for, once again, taking on the responsibilities of a Senior Executive of Richmont. She has developed a financial team with a depth of experience and integrity that is reflected throughout the Corporation and its operations."

 

About Richmont Mines Inc.

 

Richmont Mines has produced over 1.4 million ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since beginning production in 1991. The Corporation currently produces gold from the Island Gold Mine in Ontario, and the Beaufor and Monique Mines in Quebec. The Corporation is also advancing development of the extension at depth of the Island Gold Mine in Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in gold production, exploration and development, and prudent financial management, the Corporation is well-positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base and to successfully enter its next phase of growth. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation and disclaims any responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include changes in the prevailing price of gold, the Canadian-United States exchange rate, grade of ore mined and unforeseen difficulties in mining operations that could affect revenue and production costs. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in Richmont Mines' Annual Information Form, Annual Reports and periodic reports. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

 

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

 

Richmont Mines Inc.

Jennifer Aitken

Investor Relations

514 397-1410 ext. 101

jaitken@richmont-mines.com

 

 

Richmont Mines Inc.

Elaine Ellingham

Interim President & CEO

514 397-1410 ext. 105

eellingham@richmont-mines.com

www.richmont-mines.com