TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - December 09, 2016) - Centerra Gold Inc. (
In light of the current restrictions relating to funds held at Centerra's wholly-owned Kyrgyz Republic subsidiary, Kumtor Gold Company, Centerra's Board at its regularly scheduled board meeting yesterday decided against declaring a third quarter dividend. In addition, the Board has decided to suspend future dividends for the time being. The Board will reassess the declaration of dividends once this matter is fully resolved.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information
Information contained in this news release which is not a statement of historical fact, may be "forward looking information" for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. These forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to Centerra's plans to satisfy the conditions to access the Öksüt project credit facility, and Centerra's intentions to reassess the declaration of dividends in the future.
About Centerra
Centerra is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold properties in North America, Asia and other markets worldwide. Centerra is the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia. Centerra's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Additional information on Centerra is available on the Company's web site at www.centerragold.com and at SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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John W. Pearson
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