Boutique gold producer Richmont Mines has recorded a near-31% drop in gold output during the three months ended June 30, as it worked through planned lower grades at its flagship Island Gold mine in Ontario. Toronto-based Richmont early on Tuesday reported consolidated output of 23 320 oz of gold for the period, with the Island Gold mine accounting for 18 617 oz, and the Beafor mine, in Quebec, contributing 4 703 oz, with no contribution from the Monique mine during the quarter.
