Primero improves Q2 operating results

Canadian precious metals producer Primero reported improved second-quarter operating results of 49 499 gold equivalent ounces for the quarter ended June 30, a 37% improvement over the 36 158 gold equivalent ounces produced in the first quarter of the year. Underground production from its Canada-based Black Fox mine averaged 636 t/d, a 50% improvement over the production levels in the first quarter of the year.