Wesdome reports Q1 production/sales

TORONTO, April 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) is pleased to announce preliminary production and sales figures for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. Gold production numbers are subject to final refining balances.

Rolly Uloth, President, comments "Another strong quarter with excellent grade helps build our treasury."

Gold Production and Sales
During the first quarter, the Company's Eagle River and Mishi Mines produced approximately 13,700 ounces of gold.

The Eagle River Mine produced approximately 12,700 ounces from 30,000 tonnes milled at a recovered grade of 13.0 gAu/tonne.

The Mishi Mine added approximately 1,000 ounces from 12,000 tonnes milled at a recovered grade of 2.5 gAu/tonne.

During the first quarter, 15,985 ounces of gold were sold at an average of $1,447 per ounce generating revenue of $23.1 million (all figures in Canadian dollars).

Financial Results/Annual Meeting
We expect the first quarter financial results to be good and we expect to release them prior to our Annual Shareholder's Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. The meeting will be held at the TSX Gallery, 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario at 4:00 pm.

Outlook
A strong start under harsh winter conditions gives us confidence that we can meet or exceed our 2014 production target of 50,000 ounces.

About Wesdome
Wesdome is in its 28^th year of continuous mining operations in Canada. It currently has two producing gold mines in Wawa, Ontario and owns the Kiena Complex in Val d'Or, Québec. The Company has 111.1 million shares issued and outstanding and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WDO".

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SOURCE Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.