AuRico Metals Provides Management Update

Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) -

AuRico Metals Inc. (TSX: AMI) ("AuRico" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce the appointment of John Miniotis as Vice
President, Corporate Development and the appointment of David Flahr
as Vice President, Finance. Both appointments are effective June 13,
2016.

Mr. Miniotis is joining AuRico Metals from Lundin Mining where he
played a leading role advancing their M&A (mergers and acquisitions)
and investor relations efforts over the past six years. He brings
over 12 years of experience in the mining industry having also worked
for Wellington West Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, and Barrick
Gold.

Mr. Flahr joined AuRico Metals at its inception in July 2015 and
is responsible for the Company's corporate reporting, regulatory
compliance and internal control environment. Prior to joining AuRico
Metals, Mr. Flahr was Director, Financial Reporting & Treasury at
AuRico Gold Inc. up until its merger with Alamos Gold.

Chris Richter, President and CEO, stated, "On behalf of AuRico's
management and Board of Directors, we welcome John to the Company and
congratulate David on his promotion. As VP Finance, David will bring
continuity and experience to his expanded role in overseeing the
finance function. John's appointment strengthens the team and we look
forward to his contributions as we continue to grow our high quality
royalty portfolio and advance our stand-out Kemess Gold-Copper
project in British Columbia."

About AuRico Metals

AuRico Metals is a precious metals royalty and mining development
company whose producing gold royalty assets include a 1.5% NSR
royalty on the Young-Davidson Gold Mine, a 0.25% NSR royalty on the
Williams Mine at Hemlo, and a 0.5% NSR royalty on the Eagle River
Mine - all located in Ontario, Canada. AuRico Metals also has a 2%
NSR royalty on the Fosterville Mine and a 1% NSR royalty on the
Stawell Mine, located in Victoria, Australia. Aside from its
diversified royalty portfolio, AuRico wholly owns the advanced Kemess
Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia, Canada. AuRico Metals' head
office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Chris Richter, President and Chief Executive Officer, AuRico
Metals Inc., +1-416-216-2780, chris.richter@auricometals.ca,
http://www.auricometals.ca

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