Perseus Mining’s Edikan Gold Mine Production Slips Below Guidance for First Half of 2013

Perseus Mining Limited (TSX:PRU, ASX:PRU) announced gold production from its Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana for the first half of 2013.

As quoted in the press release:

A total of 104,329 ounces of gold (unreconciled) was produced at Edikan during the Half Year, 0.6% below the production guidance range of 105,000 to 125,000 ounces.  For the full year ended 30 June 2013, a total of 208,029 ounces were produced.

Perseus’ Managing Director, Jeff Quartermaine, said:

With the recent strengthening of our operating management ranks at Edikan and a very sharp focus on cost- efficient production, we are well placed to undertake the task of restoring market confidence in our ability to consistently produce profitable ounces of gold.

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