Premier Gold Mines Limited reported consolidated production results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported production of 16,450 ounces of gold against 16,007 ounces a year ago. Production of 51,792 ounces of silver against 51,746 ounces a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported production of 34,064 ounces of gold against 46,557 ounces a year ago. Production of 109,473 ounces of silver against 111,572 ounces a year ago.

With stronger production expected during the second half of 2019 at Mercedes, and near-term production from the ongoing construction of the El Nino and Phase I projects at South Arturo. Although production from Mercedes in 2019 is weighted to the second half with increased output from Diluvio planned to account for approximately half of the gold ounces produced, it is trending towards the low end of guidance and the high-end of projected costs. Mining during the second half of the year will draw more heavily on the Rey de Oro and Lupita zones where grades are higher which should help to bring down costs.