History
Richmont Mines was founded in 1981 by Jean-Guy Rivard. During the subsequent decade, the Company attracted a range of public and private financing, which was used to acquire properties and carry out exploration programs. Since 1984, Richmont Mines has been a publicly traded company and is currently listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and on NYSE Amex under the ticker symbol “RIC”.

In 1991, Richmont Mines became a gold producer specializing in the exploration and development of underground gold deposits: the Francoeur, Beaufor and East Amphi mines, located in Quebec, the Nugget Pond and Hammerdown mines located in Newfoundland and the Island Gold Mine located in Ontario. Operations have yielded over one million ounces of gold. Richmont Mines is able to pursue a number of growth opportunities because its operations are profitable as a result of the development of mining expertise and financial discipline.


Fast Facts

  • Date of Incorporation : February 12, 1981 under the name Ressources minières Rouyn inc.
  • Date of IPO : June 14, 1984
  • Montreal Stock Exchange Listing
  • Name Changed to Richmont Mines Inc.: June 14, 1991 (RIC).
  • Toronto Stock Exchange Listing: Ticker symbol RIC on July 31, 1991
  • American Stock Exchange Listing: Ticker symbol RIC in March 1997.
  • The stock is currently traded on both the TSX and NYSE Amex under RIC.
  • Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2009: 26.1 million
  • Number of employees as of December 31, 2009: 343


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Head Office

Richmont Mines Inc.
161, avenue Principale
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec  CANADA
J9X 4P6
Tel: 819-797-2465


Montreal Office

Richmont Mines Inc.
1501, McGill College Avenue, Suite 2930
Montreal, Quebec  CANADA
H3A 3M8
Tel: 514-397-1410

Last Modification: 4/03/2010