09:47 AM EST - Argonaut Gold Inc. : announced fourth-quarter gold production at its wholly owned El Castillo open pit gold mine located in Durango, Mexico totaling 18,292 ounces. The 2010 total gold production of 51,324 ounces exceeded the Company's projection of 47,000 gold ounces by 9%. Quarterly highlights include a 110% increase in the mineral reserve estimate at El Castillo. Argonaut Gold Inc.
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