UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-
16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September, 2014

Commission File Number 001-31739

AuRico Gold Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1T4
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


Form 20-F     

 ☐

Form 40-F     

☒

 Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)   o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)   o

 

 

  
  

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

See the Exhibit Index hereto.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on April 17, 2014.

  AuRico Gold Inc.
   
Date: September 18, 2014 By:   /s/ Robert Chausse                                                     
         Robert Chausse
         Executive Vice President & CFO
   

  
  

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description
     
99.1   News Release dated September 18, 2014 - AuRico Gold Appoints Janice Stairs, LLB, MBA to the Board of Directors


  

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

AuRico Gold Appoints Janice Stairs, LLB, MBA to the Board of Directors

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2014 /CNW/ - AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ), ("AuRico" or the "Company") AuRico is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Stairs, LLB, MBA to the Board of Directors of the Company.  Ms. Stairs has over 25 years of experience in senior management and senior advisory roles with public and private companies involved in the natural resource and other sectors. Ms. Stairs is also a director of NovaCopper Inc. where she serves as a member of the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committees and is a director and Chair of Nova Scotia Business Inc. where she serves on the Investment Committee. Previously, Ms. Stairs served as General Counsel to Endeavour Mining Corporation, was Vice President and Corporate Counsel for Etruscan Resources Inc. and prior to 2004 was a partner with the law firm of McInnes Cooper where she continues to act as counsel to the firm. Ms. Stairs practiced law in private practice for 19 years specializing in corporate finance, securities and resource-related issues for private and public companies. Ms. Stairs graduated from Dalhousie Law School and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Queen's University.

The Company also announces that Dr. Luis Chavez will resign his position as a director of the Company, while remaining as Senior Vice President, Mexico.  During his 7 year tenure as director, Dr. Chavez has been instrumental in guiding the development of the Company's Mexican business unit, an initiative he will continue to lead in his current capacity of Senior Vice President, Mexico.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors we are pleased to welcome Janice to the AuRico Board. Her public company experience in the natural resource sector will further enhance the effectiveness of the Board as we draw upon her extensive knowledge in the areas of corporate law, finance and human resources. We look forward to working with Janice in the months and years to come," stated Alan Edwards, Chairman of the Board. He continued, "The Company wishes to thank Dr. Chavez for his considerable contribution to the Board throughout his tenure as a director."

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.

SOURCE AuRico Gold Inc.

 

%CIK: 0001078217

For further information:

Please visit the AuRico Gold website at 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

CO: AuRico Gold Inc.

CNW 11:19e 18-SEP-14