Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
April 20 2015 - 2:05PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE
13a-16 OR 15d-
16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April, 2015
Commission File Number 001-31739
AuRico Gold Inc.
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, Ontario,
M5C 1T4
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files
or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting
the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting
the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) o
DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
See the Exhibit Index hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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AuRico Gold Inc. |
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Date: April 20, 2015 |
By: /s/ Robert
Chausse
Robert Chausse
Executive Vice President & CFO |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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99.1 |
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News Release dated April 20, 2015 - AuRico Gold Closes Previously Announced Private Placement
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Exhibit 99.1
AuRico Gold Closes Previously Announced Private Placement
TORONTO, April 20, 2015 /CNW/ - AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX:
AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ),("AuRico" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered
private placement pursuant to which Alamos Gold Inc. subscribed for approximately 27.9 million common shares of AuRico, representing
approximately 9.9% of AuRico's outstanding common shares after giving effect to the private placement. The common shares were acquired
at a price of US$2.99 per share, equal to AuRico's closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on April 10, 2015, for total gross
proceeds to AuRico of approximately US$83.3 million.
The net proceeds from the private placement will be used by
the Company for the advancement of its exploration and development projects and for general working capital.
The common shares issued pursuant to the private placement
are subject to the Canadian resale rules which include a four-month restricted period before the common shares may become freely-tradeable
within Canada.
About AuRico Gold
AuRico Gold is a leading Canadian gold producer with mines and projects in North America that have significant production growth
and exploration potential. The Company is focused on its core operations including the cornerstone Young-Davidson gold mine
in northern Ontario, and the El Chanate mine in Sonora State, Mexico. AuRico's project pipeline also includes the advanced development
Kemess Underground Project in northern British Columbia and the Lynn Lake Gold Camp in northern Manitoba. The Company also has
other exploration opportunities in Canada and Mexico. AuRico's head office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE AuRico Gold Inc.
%CIK: 0001078217
For further information: For further information please visit
the AuRico Gold website at www.auricogold.com or contact: Anne Day, Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications, AuRico
Gold Inc., 1-647-260-8880
CO: AuRico Gold Inc.
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