11:40 AM EST - Veris Gold Corp. : provided a September production update illustrating the continued growth at the Company's three wholly-owned Jerritt Canyon gold mines and processing plant in Elko County, Nevada. During the month of September, the plant averaged over 4,452 tons through the roasters per operating day resulting in the production of 15,244 ounces of gold from Jerritt Canyon ore; and, an additional 2,048 ounces from 30,025 tons of ore milled for Newmont Mining Corp. On average, the operations achieved recoveries from Jerritt Canyon ore of 88% for the month, continuing to significantly improve on recoveries from earlier in the year. The Company expects these improvements to continue, and is looking to establish recoveries over 90% by mid-2014. Veris Gold Corp.
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