AuRico Gold Inc. Announces Adoption of Advance Notice By-Law

Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) -

AuRico Gold Inc. , ("AuRico" or the "Company") today announced
that its board of directors (the "Board") has adopted a by-law which
introduces an advance notice requirement in connection with
shareholders intending to nominate directors in certain circumstances
(the "Advance Notice By-Law").

In particular, the Advance Notice By-Law sets forth a procedure
requiring advance notice to the Company by any shareholder who
intends to nominate any person for election as director of the
Company other than pursuant to (i) a requisition of a meeting made
pursuant to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act
(Ontario), or (ii) a shareholder proposal made pursuant to the
provisions of the OBCA. Among other things, the Advance Notice By-Law
sets a deadline by which such shareholders must notify the Company in
writing of an intention to nominate directors prior to any meeting of
shareholders at which directors are to be elected and set forth the
information that the shareholder must include in the notice for it to
be valid.

The Board believes that the Advance Notice By-Law provides a clear
and transparent process for all shareholders to follow if they intend
to nominate directors. In that regard, the Advance Notice By-Law
provides a reasonable time frame for shareholders to notify the
Company of their intention to nominate directors and require
shareholders to disclose information concerning the proposed nominees
that is mandated by applicable securities laws. The Board will be
able to evaluate the proposed nominees' qualifications and
suitability as directors and respond as appropriate in the best
interests of the Company. The Advance Notice By-Law is also intended
to facilitate an orderly and efficient meeting process.

In the case of an annual meeting of shareholders, notice to the
Company must be made not less than 30 and not more than 65 days prior
to the date of the annual meeting; provided, however, that in the
event that the annual meeting is to be held on a date that is less
than 50 days after the date on which the first public announcement of
the date of the annual meeting was made, notice may be made not later
than the close of business on the 10th day following such public
announcement.

In the case of a special meeting of shareholders (which is not
also an annual meeting), notice to the Company must be made not later
than the close of business on the 15th day following the day on which
the first public announcement of the date of the special meeting was
made.

The Advance Notice By-Law is effective immediately and will be
placed before shareholders for ratification at the upcoming annual
and special meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held at TMX
Broadcast Centre, 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario on Friday,
May 9, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time). For more information on
the Company's meeting, please refer to the Management Proxy Circular
dated April 9, 2014. A copy of the Advance Notice By-Law has been
filed under the Company's profile at http://www.sedar.com.

The Advance Notice By-Law is in effect until it is confirmed,
confirmed as amended or rejected by shareholders at the meeting and,
if the Advance Notice By-Law is confirmed at the meeting, it will
continue in effect in the form in which it was so confirmed.

About AuRico Gold

AuRico Gold is a leading Canadian gold producer with mines and
projects in North America that have solid production growth and
exploration potential. The Company is focused on its core operations
including the Young-Davidson gold mine in northern Ontario and the El
Chanate mine in Sonora State, Mexico. AuRico's project pipeline also
includes development opportunities in Canada and Mexico. AuRico's
head office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information as defined under Canadian and U.S.
securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical
fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "expect", "believe",
"anticipate", "will", "intend", "estimate", "forecast", "budget" and
similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements include information as to strategy, plans
or future financial or operating performance, such as the Company's
expansion plans, project timelines, production plans, projected cash
flows or capital expenditures, cost estimates, projected exploration
results, reserve and resource estimates and other statements that
express management's expectations or estimates of future performance.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by
management, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements, including: uncertainty of production and cost estimates;
fluctuations in the price of gold and foreign exchange rates; the
uncertainty of replacing depleted reserves; the risk that the
Young-Davidson shaft will not perform as planned; the risk that
mining operations do not meet expectations; the risk that projects
will not be developed accordingly to budgets or timelines, changes in
laws in Canada, Mexico and other jurisdictions in which the Company
may carry on business; risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits
or approvals for operations or projects such as Kemess; disputes over
title to properties; the speculative nature of mineral exploration
and development; risks related to aboriginal title claims; compliance
risks with respect to current and future environmental regulations;
disruptions affecting operations; opportunities that may be pursued
by the Company; employee relations; availability and costs of mining
inputs and labor; the ability to secure capital to execute business
plans; volatility of the Company's share price; continuation of the
dividend and dividend reinvestment plan; the effect of future
financings; litigation; risk of loss due to sabotage and civil
disturbances; the values of assets and liabilities based on projected
future cash flows; risks arising from derivative instruments or the
absence of hedging; adequacy of internal control over financial
reporting; changes in credit rating; and the impact of inflation.
Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ
materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements contained herein. Such statements are based on a number of
assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including assumptions
about: business and economic conditions; commodity prices and the
price of key inputs such as labour, fuel and electricity; credit
market conditions and conditions in financial markets generally;
revenue and cash flow estimates, production levels, development
schedules and the associated costs; ability to procure equipment and
supplies and on a timely basis; the timing of the receipt of permits
and other approvals for projects and operations; the ability to
attract and retain skilled employees and contractors for the
operations; the accuracy of reserve and resource estimates; the
impact of changes in currency exchange rates on costs and results;
interest rates; taxation; and ongoing relations with employees and
business partners. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by applicable law.

For further information:

Please visit the AuRico Gold website at http://www.auricogold.com or contact:

Scott Perry
President & Chief Executive Officer
AuRico Gold Inc.
+1-647-260-8880

Anne Day
Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
AuRico Gold Inc.
+1-647-260-8880

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