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AuRico Gold Reports Increased Production Profile, Record Operating Cash Flow and Record Net Free Cash Flow for the Second Quarter
Jul. 12, 2011 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- Ocampo Realized Production up 44%, Cash Costs Down...
About this update from Auq Gold Mining Inc.
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