11:54 AM EST - Premier Royalty Inc. : announced the closing of its purchase from Yamana Gold Inc. and its subsidiaries, of a portfolio of third party royalties which includes: a 1.5% Net Smelter Return royalty on the San Andres deposit in Honduras and the Sao Vicente and Sao Francisco Mines in Brazil owned and operated by Aura Minerals Inc In 2012, Aura produced 172,479 ounces of gold from the three mines, representing an 8% increase over 160,159 ounces produced in 2011. Aura's guidance for total gold production in 2013 is driven in part by improved results expected at its Brazilian mines, which Aura has publicly disclosed are scheduled for closure in 2013. Premier Royalty Inc.
shares T.NSR are trading down $0.02 at $1.52.
