Detour Gold Corporation announced production results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the period, the company reported gold ounces sold was 157,723 million against 151,060 million a year ago. Gold production was 154,709 ounces. Mill throughput was on plan at 5.2 million tonnes (Mt) despite cold winter conditions. Head grade averaged 1.00 grams per tonne (g/t) with recoveries improving to 92.2%. A total of 26.6 Mt (ore and waste) was mined in the first quarter (equivalent to mining rates of 296,000 tpd), representing the Company's best ever first quarter on record.

The company provided production guidance for 2019. For the period, the company expects gold production of 570,000 oz to 605,000 oz.