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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November, 2014.

Commission File Number 001-14598

RICHMONT MINES INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

161, avenue Principale, Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) J9X 4P6
(Address of principal executive office)

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Exhibit  
   
99.1 Third quarter report for the period ended September 30, 2014
99.2 Form 52-109F2 Certification of interim filings - CEO
99.3 Form 52-109F2 Certification of interim filings - CFO

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  Richmont Mines Inc.
  (Registrant)
 
Date November 6, 2014 By  Nicole Veilleux (signed)
    (Signature)*
      Nicole Veilleux
* Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.   Vice-President, Finance

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1


 

 
 
RICHMONT MINES INC.
REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

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Third Quarter ended September 30, 2014

For information  
 
Jennifer Aitken  
Investor Relations Manager  
Richmont Mines Inc.  
1501 McGill College Avenue  
Suite 2920  
Montreal (Quebec) Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 101
Canada H3A 3M8 Fax: 514 397-8620
 
info@richmont-mines.com www.richmont-mines.com
 
Ticker symbol: RIC Listings: TSX – NYSE MKT

 





MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

GENERAL

The following management’s discussion and analysis is intended to assist you in understanding and evaluating changes in our financial condition and operations as at and for the three-month and the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014. We recommend that you read this in conjunction with our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, and our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, and the accompanying notes. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), except as otherwise noted. With the exception of troy ounces, the data on production are presented in metric units, the most widely used method in Canada. More information on Richmont Mines can be obtained on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), and the Corporation’s website (www.richmont-mines.com). In addition to historical information, this management’s discussion and analysis contains forward-looking information. Please see “Disclosure regarding forward-looking statements” on page 21.

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2014

  • Mr. Renaud Adams appointed President and CEO effective November 15, 2014. Mr. Adams is a 20 year mining veteran who recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Primero Mining Corp., prior to which he served as Senior Vice-President, Americas Operations at IAMGOLD Corporation;

  • Strong Q3 2014 operating cash flows of $8.5 million, or $0.18 per share, on revenues of $34.2 million, a 38% or $0.05 per share increase over Q3 2013 operating cash flows of $5.0 million, or $0.13 per share, on revenues of $21.2 million; Nine month 2014 operating cash flows of $24.2 million, or $0.55 per share, a significant improvement over operating cash flows of ($4.7) million, or ($0.12) per share in the comparable period of 2013;

  • Positive net free cash flow generated for the second consecutive quarter; Q3 2014 net free cash flow of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to net free cash flow of ($1.5) million, or ($0.04) per share, in the year-ago period; Nine month net free cash flow of $5.6 million, or $0.13 per share, a notable $1.01 per share improvement over net free cash flow of ($34.8) million, or ($0.88) per share, in the year-ago period.

  • 2014 gold production guidance raised to 85,000 – 90,000 ounces, from 75,000 – 85,000 ounces previously, driven by continued strong quarterly and year-to-date operational performance;

  • Q3 2014 adjusted net earnings of $4.6 million, or $0.10 per share, versus Q3 2013 adjusted net loss of ($1.1) million, or ($0.03) per share; Nine month adjusted net earnings of $8.3 million, or $0.19 per share, a significant improvement over the adjusted net loss of ($4.5) million, or ($0.11) per share in the comparable 2013 period;

  • Third quarter gold sales of 24,635 ounces at an average selling price of $1,386 (US$1,273) per ounce, a 60% increase over gold sales of 15,438 ounces at an average selling price of $1,367 (US$1,321) per ounce in the same period last year;

  • Cash cost per ounce decreased 14% in Q3 2014 to $876 (US$804), from $1,022 (US$984) in the prior year period;

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

  • Nine month 2014 gold sales of 72,837 ounces at an average price of $1,406 (US$1,285), a 71% increase over prior year nine month gold sales of 42,525 ounces at an average price of $1,464 (US$1,430); Cash cost per ounce decreased 15% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2014 to $948 (US$866), from $1,115 (US$1,089) last year;

  • Island Gold Mine ramp extended to a vertical depth of 635 metres; contractor hired to accelerate ongoing ramp development; 6,304 metres of definition drilling and 357 metres of exploration drilling completed in Q3 2014;

  • Cash and cash equivalents of $37.9 million, plus $0.5 million of short-term guaranteed deposit, for a total of $38.4 million, or $0.80 per share, as of September 30, 2014, working capital of $37.6 million, 47.9 million shares outstanding and long-term debt remains low at $5.8 million.

Third Quarter 2014 Overview

“Our operations continued their strong momentum this quarter, and we are very pleased to report that our operating team continued to deliver robust revenues and operational cash flows within the current gold price environment“, commented Ms. Elaine Ellingham, the Corporation’s Interim President and CEO. “These results reflect our team’s continued focus on operational improvements, which resulted in us exceeding our targets. As a result, we have increased our guidance for 2014 gold production, for a second time, to a revised level of 85,000 to 90,000 ounces.”

“Our strong third quarter results enabled us to further build our cash position while we continued to invest in the development of our 1.1 million ounce high-grade inferred resource at Island Gold. This is our main priority, as we see it provides the potential to increase our annual gold production. Therefore, we recently announced hiring a contractor to accelerate our ramp development and to build out the required additional underground infrastructure. We expect the ramp to reach a vertical depth of approximately 660 metres by year-end, and we expect to extract ounces from the lower zone at Island Gold before year end. At the same time, we see excellent upside potential at Island Gold as the deposit remains open along strike and at depth. As a result, we announced plans to commence additional exploration drilling to test the down plunge extension to the east of the resource between depths of 800 and 1,000 metres.”

Elaine Ellingham, Interim President and CEO of Richmont Mines, concluded: “We are very pleased that Mr. Adams will be joining Richmont as President and CEO in mid-November. In addition to valuable insight and leadership experience, his 20 years of hands-on mining experience and technical background will complement our existing operating team and play an instrumental role in driving the future value of our new resource at Island Gold.”

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

KEY FINANCIAL DATA1

  Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30,   September 30, September 30,  
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
 
KEY PER OUNCE OF GOLD DATA            
Average market price (US$) 1,282 1,326   1,288 1,456  
Average market price (CAN$) 1,396 1,357   1,409 1,490  
Average selling price (US$) 1,273 1,321   1,285 1,430  
Average selling price (CAN$) 1,386 1,367   1,406 1,464  
Average exchange rate (US$/CAN$)2 1.0890 1.0386   1.0942 1.0235  
Ounces of gold sold 24,635 15,438   72,837 42,525  
Average cash cost (US$/ounce)3 804 984   866 1,089  
Average cash cost (CAN$/ounce)3 876 1,022   948 1,115  
 
KEY FINANCIAL DATA            
Revenues 34,215 21,152   102,634 62,385  
Net earnings (loss) 4,369 (1,854 ) 7,147 (5,184 )
Net earnings (loss) per share 0.09 (0.05 ) 0.16 (0.13 )
Adjusted net earnings (loss)4 4,574 (1,146 ) 8,335 (4,476 )
Adjusted net earnings (loss) per share4 0.10 (0.03 ) 0.19 (0.11 )
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 8,471 5,038   24,224 (4,703 )
Investment in property, plant and equipment 7,829 6,487   18,602 30,049  
             
        September 30, December 31,  
        2014 2013  
 
Cash and cash equivalents       37,897 17,551  
Total assets       145,121 123,328  
Non-current long-term debt       5,793 5,196  
Shareholders’ equity       105,717 86,353  
Shares outstanding (thousands)       47,927 39,596  
 
KEY PER SHARE DATA            
Stock price (at closing on September 30, 2014)            
US$ (NYSE Market)       2.00 1.00  
CAN$ (TSX).       2.27 1.07  

 

1

Throughout this document, the Corporation uses performance indicators that are not defined according to International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), such as operating cash flow per share, adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per share and the total cash cost of production per ounce sold for each of the Corporation's properties, excluding the rates of depreciation per ounce. These performance indicators are widely used in the mining industry. Nonetheless, they are in no way a standard prescribed by IFRS. The Corporation believes that some investors use these indicators, in addition to the financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS, to evaluate the Corporation's performance and its ability to generate cash. Consequently, this information must be considered supplementary and should not under any circumstances be regarded as a substitute for the performance indicators prepared in accordance with IFRS. For further information, please refer to section “Non-IFRS financial performance measures” on page 19 of this MD&A.

2

The exchange rate represents the average exchange rate for each three-month period and each nine-month period.

3

The cash cost includes operating costs and royalties.

4

In Q3 2014, this excludes one-time severance costs related to the departure of the Executive Vice-President and CFO totaling $0.2 million (after-tax). For the nine month period of 2014, this excludes one-time severance costs related to the departures of the Executive Vice-President and CFO and the President & CEO totaling $1.2 million (after-tax), of which is $0.3 million is non-cash. In 2013, this excludes the net loss from discontinued operation of $0.7 million for three and nine month periods.

Exchange Rates

Although Richmont Mines’ financial statements are reported in Canadian dollars, the Corporation also discloses the realized price and cash cost per ounce of gold sold in US dollars, as these performance indicators are widely used in the mining industry.

On a quarterly basis, the exchange rate is adjusted to reflect the actual quarterly and year-to-date rate through the end of the quarter. Therefore, the quarterly rate and the year-to-date rate may differ.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Three-month period ended September 30, 2014

Richmont generated revenues of $34.2 million in the third quarter of 2014, a notable 62% increase over the $21.2 million of revenues in the third quarter of 2013. The strong year-over-year improvement was driven primarily by a 60% increase in the number of gold ounces sold, while also benefiting from a 1% increase in the average gold price obtained in Canadian dollars. A total of 24,635 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of $1,386 (US$1,273) per ounce in the third quarter of 2014, compared to gold sales of 15,438 ounces and an average realized price of $1,367 (US$1,321) per ounce in the comparable period last year. The higher gold sales during the quarter reflect a 40% increase in the number of gold ounces sold at the Island Gold Mine that was primarily attributable to improved grades and the addition of ore from the open-pit Monique Mine in the quarter.

Cost of sales, which includes operating costs, royalties and related depreciation and depletion expenses, totaled $27.9 million in the third quarter of 2014 versus $18.7 million in the comparable period last year. This was driven by an 83% rise in the processed tonnage in the current period that is attributable to the 84,044 additional tonnes from the Monique Mine and W Zone operation in the current period. On a consolidated basis, cost per tonne decreased by 25% year-over-year, mainly attributable to the contribution of lower cost tonnage from the Monique open-pit mining operation. Cash cost per ounce decreased by 14% in the third quarter to $876 (US$804), driven primarily by a 27% year-over-year decline in Island Gold Mine cash cost per ounce mainly due to mined grade improved. Consolidated cash cost per ounce levels similarly benefited from the fact that 28% of gold ounces sold in the third quarter were from the lower cost Monique open-pit.

Exploration and project evaluation expenses before depreciation and exploration tax credits totaled $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2014, lower than the $2.2 million incurred in the comparable period of 2013. The year-over-year decrease was primarily attributable to lower exploration-related costs at the Island Gold Mine, as the Corporation’s focus shifted to advancing the development of the high-grade 1.1 million ounce inferred resource below Island Gold. Exploration expenses on a segmented basis, excluding depreciation and exploration tax credits, were approximately $0.04 million at the Island Gold Mine and $0.56 million at the Beaufor Mine, while exploration and project evaluation costs at other properties amounted to $0.2 million during the three month period.

Administration expenses totaled $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2014, and included $0.2 million pre-tax (of which $0.04 million was non-cash) of severance costs relating to the recent departure of the Corporation’s Executive Vice-President and CFO. When excluding these one-time costs, administration expenses totaled $1.4 million in the current quarter, 25% below expenses of $1.8 million in the comparable period of 2013, primarily as a result of the lower number of employees.

The Corporation recorded a mining and income tax recovery of $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2014, representing a $1.2 million credit of mining duties from previous years, offsetting taxes payable in the period. The taxes payable that were offset by the credit noted above include $0.2 million of income tax payable, $0.5 million of Quebec mining tax and a $0.2 million increase in future mining taxes. For the third quarter of 2013, the mining and income tax recovery amounted to $0.2 million. During this quarter, an exploration tax credit of $0.3 million was earned and recorded against exploration expenses.

The Corporation generated net earnings of $4.4 million, or $0.09 per share, in the third quarter of 2014. Excluding one-time costs related to the departure of the Executive Vice-President and CFO of $0.2 million, Richmont’s adjusted third quarter 2014 net earnings were $4.6 million, or $0.10 per share, a significant $0.13 per share improvement over the adjusted net loss of ($1.1) million, or ($0.03) per share, generated in the third quarter of 2013.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

The Corporation generated Q3 2014 operating cash flows of $8.5 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to Q3 2013 operating cash flows of $5.0 million, or $0.13 per share. Third quarter net free cash flow (operating cash flows less capital expenditures) was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share, in 2014, compared to net free cash flow of ($1.5) million, or ($0.04) per share, in the year-ago period.

Nine-month period ended September 30, 2014

The Corporation generated revenues of $102.6 million in the first nine months of 2014, a 65% increase over the $62.4 million of revenues generated in the comparable period in 2013. This was driven by a 71% increase in the number of ounces of gold sold, attributable to a 40% increase in the number of ounces sold from the Island Gold Mine, and the addition of production from the Monique Mine in the current period, the benefits of which were partially offset by a 4% decrease in the average selling price per ounce of gold in Canadian dollars.

Cost of sales, which includes operating costs, royalties and related depreciation and depletion expenses, totaled $86.8 million for the first nine months of 2014, 58% above operating costs of $54.8 million during the same period last year. This increase was driven by an 89% increase in processed tonnage during the period, 40% of which was from the Island Gold Mine, and the remainder related to the addition of 239,065 tonnes of combined tonnage from the W Zone and Monique Mine operations, partially offset by a 15% decrease in tonnage from the Beaufor Mine. Cash cost per ounce of gold sold decreased by a notable 15% to $948 (US$866) in the first nine months of 2014, down from $1,115 (US$1,089) in the year ago period, driven by decreases of 26% and 5% in cash costs at the Island Gold and Beaufor mines, respectively, that were primarily attributable to improved grades. The average cash cost per tonne based on gold ounces sold decreased 23% year-over-year, largely attributable to the lower cost per tonne Monique Mine operation, as well as a 5% decrease in cost per tonne at the Island Gold Mine in the nine month period.

Exploration and project evaluation costs before depreciation and exploration tax credits amounted to $1.9 million in the first nine months of 2014, compared with $7.6 million in the year-ago period. The year-over-year decrease reflects lower exploration related costs at the Island Gold Mine as focus was shifted to advancing the development of the new resource at Island Gold, and lower exploration costs at the Beaufor Mine and the Wasamac property. On a segmented basis, exploration expenses, excluding depreciation and exploration tax credits, were approximately $0.3 million at the Island Gold Mine and $1.1 million at the Beaufor Mine. Exploration and project evaluation costs at other properties amounted to $0.5 million during the first nine months of 2014.

Administration expenses totaled $5.7 million in the first nine months of 2014, and included $1.3 million pre-tax (of which $0.3 million was non-cash) of severance and option-retirement costs relating to the departures of the Corporation’s President and CEO and Executive Vice-President and CFO. When excluding these one-time costs, administration expenses totaled $4.4 million in the first three quarters of 2014, 20% below expenses of $5.5 million in the comparable period of 2013, primarily due to the lower number of employees.

The mining and income tax expense for the first three quarters of 2014 amounted to $1.8 million, which includes $1.1 million of taxes payable, $1.2 million of Quebec mining taxes and a $0.7 million increase in future mining taxes. The tax expense payable for the nine month period was partially offset by a $1.2 million credit of mining duties from previous years. For the first nine months of 2013, the mining and income tax recovery totaled $0.1 million. During this nine-month period, an exploration tax credit of $2.1 million was earned. This amount included $0.9 million that was booked against exploration expenses and $1.2 million that was applied against property, plant and equipment, an amount that is related to the W Zone and Monique projects.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

The Corporation generated net earnings of $7.1 million, or $0.16 per share, in the first nine months of 2014. When excluding $1.2 million of one-time severance costs related to the departure of the President and CEO as well as the Executive Vice-President and CFO, Richmont generated adjusted net earnings of $8.3 million, or $0.19 per share, a significant $0.30 per share improvement over the adjusted net loss of ($4.5) million, or ($0.11) per share, in the first three quarters of 2013.

The Corporation generated nine month 2014 operating cash flows of $24.2 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to operating cash flows of ($4.7) million, or ($0.12) per share in the comparable period of 2013. Net free cash flow (operating cash flows less capital expenditures) was $5.6 million, or $0.13 per share, in the first nine months of 2014, a notable $1.01 per share improvement over net free cash flow of ($34.8) million, or ($0.88) per share, in the year-ago period.

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

Island Gold Mine

  Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
 
Ounces Poured        
Tonnes 58,522 55,877 184,447 167,412
Head grade (g/t) 5.96 4.07 5.76 4.48
Gold recovery (%) 97.23 96.57 96.52 95.91
Recovered grade (g/t) 5.80 3.93 5.56 4.29
Ounces poured 10,907 7,058   32,990 23,104  
 
Ounces Sold        
Tonnes 60,258 62,080 184,827 169,494
Head grade (g/t) 5.96 4.16 5.76 4.51
Gold recovery (%) 97.23 96.57 96.52 95.91
Recovered grade (g/t) 5.80 4.02 5.56 4.32
Ounces sold 11,231 8,014 33,027 23,548
Cash cost per ounce (US$) 829 1,191 816 1,184
 
Investment in property, plant and equipment 7,647 7,005 16,028 19,485
Exploration expenses 39 1,400 328 4,020
 
Deferred development (metres) 562 730 2,073 1,578
 
Diamond drilling (metres)        

Definition

10,838 2,606 24,567 20,556

Exploration

357 13,893   3,382 21,192  

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

The Island Gold Mine continued its strong operational momentum into the third quarter of 2014. The average cash cost decreased 27% year-over-year to $902 (US$829) per ounce of gold sold in the third quarter of 2014, a significant decrease from the average cash cost of $1,237 (US$1,191) per ounce of gold sold in the prior year period. Improved haulage capability as a result of the addition of four new 30 tonne trucks at the end of 2013, the mining of higher-grade areas including Extension #2, and the processing of development ore from the higher-grade extension at depth and the Goudreau zone to the east all favourably impacted third quarter results. These improvements also mitigated the impact of lower Q3 tonnage levels that were the result of the scheduled installation of a new cone crusher at the mill at the end of Q2. The quarterly results also reflect higher costs in the prior year period as a result of mechanical problems both with haulage equipment and at the mill that necessitated the short-term rental of equipment from an outside supplier.

While tonnage of 60,258 tonnage was 3% below last year levels of 62,080 tonnes and 8% below Q2 2014 levels, a 43% year-over-year improvement in grade in the current quarter to 5.96 g/t Au that was driven by better mine sequencing and improved haulage capability, translated into a 40% increase in the number of gold ounces sold in the current period versus last year. Specifically, 11,231 ounces of gold were sold in the third quarter of 2014 at an average price of $1,388 (US$1,275) per ounce, compared to gold sales of 8,014 ounces at an average price of $1,376 (US$1,325) per ounce in the comparable period of 2013.

During the first nine months of 2014 a total of 184,827 tonnes of ore were processed from the Island Gold Mine at a grade of 5.76 g/t, and 33,027 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of $1,410 (US$1,289) per ounce. This compared to processed tonnage of 169,494 tonnes at a grade of 4.51 g/t, and gold sales of 23,548 ounces at an average price of $1,485 (US$1,451) per ounce in the comparable nine month period of 2013. The annual tonnage increase was driven by year-over-year improved mine scheduling and ore transport capacity as the result of the addition of four new trucks at the end of 2013, the benefit of which is highlighted in the strong second and third quarter operational performance, combined with an improved mined grade in the first nine months of the year as mining migrated to higher grade areas of the mine. These operational improvements translated into a 40% increase in the number of gold ounces sold and a 26% decrease in the cash cost per ounce sold. Specifically, an average cash cost of $893 (US$816) per ounce in the first nine months of 2014, compared to an average cash cost of $1,212 (US$1,184) per ounce in the comparable period of 2013.

Island Gold production levels in the last quarter of 2014 are expected to be somewhat muted due to lower expected mining tonnages resulting from a greater amount of planned ore development work, that is expected to result in lower production grades. In early October, a temporary primary jaw crusher and conveyor were successfully installed at the Island Gold mill to carry out crushing while required repairs are being completed on the permanent jaw crusher. However, following a recurrent problem on the old crusher, the decision was made to replace the primary crusher with a new one, which is expected to be delivered and installed within the next month at a capital cost of approximately $0.45 million. As a result of the additional work and extra cost associated with the temporary equipment, cash operating cost per ounce is expected to be higher during the fourth quarter.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Beaufor Mine

  Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
 
Ounces Poured        
Tonnes 30,859 35,375 85,326 101,485
Head grade (g/t) 5.92 6.81 6.83 6.09
Gold recovery (%) 98.04 97.99 97.86 97.87
Recovered grade (g/t) 5.80 6.68 6.68 5.96
Ounces poured 5,757 7,594   18,326 19,445  
 
Ounces Sold        
Tonnes 31,793 34,135 84,409 99,350
Head grade (g/t) 6.31 6.90 6.84 6.07
Gold recovery (%) 98.04 97.99 97.86 97.87
Recovered grade (g/t) 6.19 6.76 6.69 5.94
Ounces sold 6,323 7,424 18,166 18,977
Cash cost per ounce (US$) 895 760 868 972
 
Investment in property, plant and equipment 129 155 1,574 393
Exploration expenses 558 385 1,126 1,621
 
Deferred development (metres) - 128 386 128
 
Diamond drilling (metres)        

Definition

4,658 2,687 9,834 5,661

Exploration

8,363 4,868   17,108 18,915  

Based on ounces sold, 31,793 tonnes were processed from the Beaufor Mine in the third quarter of 2014, 7% below the 34,135 tonnes processed in the comparable period of 2013.The average head grade decreased to 6.31 g/t in the current quarter from 6.90 g/t in the year-ago period. The lower year-over-year tonnage and grade in the current quarter reflect less higher grade room-and-pillar mining. A total of 6,323 ounces of gold were sold in the third quarter of 2014 at an average price of $1,384 (US$1,271), compared to 7,424 ounces of gold sold at an average price of $1,358 (US$1,308) in the comparable period of 2013. The cash cost per ounce of gold sold of $974 (US$895) in the current quarter was higher than $790 (US$760) in the prior year, reflecting the lower grade and lower tonnage.

Based on ounces sold, a total of 84,409 tonnes of Beaufor Mine ore were processed at a grade of 6.84 g/t Au during the first nine months of 2014, versus the 99,350 tonnes of ore processed at a grade of 6.07 g/t Au in the comparable nine months of 2013. The decreased tonnage during the nine month period is primarily attributable to lower year-over-year processed tonnage in the first quarter of 2014 following the Corporation’s implementation of a more selective mining approach in mid-2013, which translated into improved grades and a correspondingly lower cash cost per ounce of gold sold in the first nine months of 2014 of $949 (US$868) per ounce, versus $994 (US$972) per ounce in the comparable period of 2013. A total of 18,166 ounces of gold were sold from the Beaufor Mine at an average price of $1,409 (US$1,288) in the first nine months of 2014, compared to gold sales of 18,977 ounces at an average price of $1,438 (US$1,405) in the prior year period.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

The Corporation has continued both development and mining in the M Zone in the lower portion of the mine, where recent definition drilling and completed development have demonstrated greater than expected potential for the zone. Production from this zone is expected to continue through mid-2015. Development of the nearer-to-surface 350 Zone is commencing in the fourth quarter of 2014 in preparation for production in 2015.

Monique Mine

  Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
 
Ounces Poured        
Tonnes 78,312 - 184,652 -
Head grade (g/t) 2.68 - 2.65 -
Gold recovery (%) 96.50 - 96.28 -
Recovered grade (g/t) 2.59 - 2.55 -
Ounces poured 6,523 -   15,138 -  
 
Ounces Sold        
Tonnes 82,512 - 202,010 -
Head grade (g/t) 2.67 - 2.67 -
Gold recovery (%) 96.50 - 96.28 -
Recovered grade (g/t) 2.58 - 2.57 -
Ounces sold 6,843 - 16,716 -
Cash cost per ounce (US$) 692 - 953 -
 
Investment in property, plant and equipment - - 21 6,582
Exploration expenses - 17   2 219  

Based on ounces sold, a total of 82,512 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 2.67 g/t Au were processed from the Monique open-pit mine during the third quarter of 2014. The improved milled tonnage in the third quarter was due to the W Zone closure giving more capacity in the Camflo Mill for the Monique ore. The improved tonnage mined in the pit over both the first and second quarter levels reflect improved mining efficiency and the decreasing strip ratio associated with the lower benches of the pit as well as the fact that Q1 mined tonnage was lower due to water treatment issues in the period. Third quarter results were also enhanced by the continued separation of higher grade material for immediate processing, from lower grade ore that is being stockpiled for milling in 2015.

When combined with the 119,498 tonnes processed in the first six months of the year at an average grade of 2.67 g/t Au, a total of 202,010 tonnes were processed from the Monique Mine at an average grade of 2.67 g/t Au in the first nine months of 2014. As scheduled, the contractor will finish mining the Monique open-pit in late 2014 to early 2015, and the stockpiled ore will then be transported to the Corporation’s Camflo Mill where it will be processed, beginning with the higher grade ore, through 2015. At the end of September, the low-grade Monique stockpile was over 102,000 tonnes at approximately 1.41 g/t Au.

A total of 6,843 ounces of gold were sold from the Monique Mine at an average price of $1,383 (US$1,270) per ounce in the third quarter of 2014, increasing year-to-date gold sales to 16,716 ounces at an average price of $1,396 (US$1,276) per ounce. The average cash cost per ounce of gold sold totaled $753 (US$692) in the third quarter of 2014, down 39% from cash costs of $1,242 (US$1,133) per ounce of gold sold in the first six months of the year, reflecting the decreasing in-pit strip ratio associated with the lower benches of the pit. For the first nine months 2014, total cash cost per ounce of gold sold was $1,042 (US$953).

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

W Zone Mine

  Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
 
Ounces Poured        
Tonnes - - 36,789 -
Head grade (g/t) - - 4.25 -
Gold recovery (%) - - 97.45 -
Recovered grade (g/t) - - 4.14 -
Ounces poured - -   4,900 -  
 
Ounces Sold        
Tonnes 1,532 - 37,055 -
Head grade (g/t) 4.92 - 4.25 -
Gold recovery (%) 98.03 - 97.45 -
Recovered grade (g/t) 4.83 - 4.14 -
Ounces sold 238 - 4,929 -
Cash cost per ounce (US$) 546 - 907 -
 
Investment in property, plant and equipment - 117 234 3,019
Exploration expenses - -   - -  

Following the completion of operations at the W Zone as of June 30, 2014, a total of 238 ounces of gold were sold in the third quarter of 2014 at an average price of $1,394 (US$1,280) per ounce. The cash operating cost for these gold ounces was $594 (US$546), a reflection of the fact that operations were concluded at the end of the second quarter and therefore no drift excavation costs were incurred during the current period. A total of 4,929 ounces of gold were sold in the first nine months of 2014 at an average price of $1,405 (US$1,284) per ounce. For the nine month period, the cash cost per ounce of gold sold was $992 (US$907).

Camflo Mill

The Camflo Mill processed 113,634 tonnes in third quarter of 2014, and 319,677 tonnes in the first nine months of the year, largely unchanged from the prior year’s levels, reflecting the addition of W Zone and Monique Mine ore at the beginning of the third quarter of 2013. The Camflo Mill is expected to continue to run at capacity (1,200 tons per day) for the remainder of 2014 with additional ore, and stockpiled ore, from the Monique Mine replacing the W Zone tonnage. Richmont is evaluating custom milling opportunities to utilize the excess capacity at Camflo once the milling of stockpiled ore from the Monique Mine is completed in second half of 2015.

RECENT NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Mr. Renaud Adams Appointed President and CEO

In mid-October, the Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Renaud Adams to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 15, 2014. Mr. Adams has 20 years of mining experience, and most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Primero Mining Corp. Prior to this, Mr. Adams served as Senior Vice-President, Americas Operations at IAMGOLD Corporation, and held various senior positions with Cambior Inc. and Breakwater Resources Ltd. Mr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining and Mineral Processing from Laval University. Please refer to the October 17, 2014 press release for details.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Island Gold Mine Ownership Consolidated

In early August, Richmont announced that it had successfully completed the definitive agreement, signed and announced on August 5, 2014, to acquire the outstanding 31% ownership of four patented claims on the Island Gold Mine property, thereby increasing its ownership of these claims to 100% from 69% previously. The 31% ownership held by the third party was acquired by Richmont in return for a 3% Net Smelter Return royalty payable on 100% of the mineral production from the four claims. The following advance royalty payments are part of the agreement: $1.0 million upon closing of the transaction, followed by $1.0 million each on January 3, 2015 and January 3, 2016. In the event that there is production from these claims, advance royalty payments will continue, and will decrease to $0.3 million as of January 3, 2017, and will be paid annually until such time as a total of $5.1 million has been paid in royalties (including advance royalties) to the third party, after which advance royalty payments will cease. All advance royal payments will be credited against any future NSR payments. Please refer to the August 6, 2014 press release for details.

Island Gold Mine Development Plans Accelerated and Additional Exploration Drilling Announced

The development of the high-grade resource below Island Gold continued to advance as planned in the third quarter of 2014. The ramp was extended by 133 metres and reached a vertical depth of 635 metres at September 30, 2014, while 134 metres of additional lateral development were completed during the three month period. In conjunction with this work, the Corporation completed a total of 6,304 metres of definition drilling and 357 metres of exploration drilling of the depth extension at Island Gold during the period.

In mid-September, the Corporation announced plans to begin additional exploration drilling from surface to test part of the down plunge projection of the Island Gold deposit on the eastern side between depths of 800 and 1,000 metres. This step out drilling will encompass 4,800 metres (4 holes), at an estimated total cost of $0.5 million. This is in addition to the remaining budgeted 2014 exploration and definition drill programs of 3,000 metres and 9,800 metres, respectively, currently underway from underground. Please refer to the September 15, 2014 press release for details.

At the end of September, Richmont announced that a contract had been signed with Manroc to accelerate and expand development of the deep extension of the Island Gold Mine. Manroc teams subsequently arrived on-site, and began development work in the last week of October. The 12 month contract encompasses 800 linear metres of ramp development that is expected to extend it to a depth of 735 metres by the end of 2015, as well as the development of a 500 metre exploration/definition drilling drift to the east on the 620 metre level, of which 200 metres are expected to be completed in 2014. This exploration drift will facilitate definition drilling in 2015 and 2016 to upgrade existing resources into reserves, in the eastern portion of the deposit, between depths of 500 to 800 metres, and will also allow for more cost-effective underground drill testing of a number of unexplored and untested areas of the property, including down plunge to the east, which is open. In preparation for mining of the first stopes in the lower resource, which is expected at the end of 2014 and in early 2015, a ventilation raise and an escape way system, from the 585 metre level to the 390 metre level will also be completed in Q4 2014. The work will enable Richmont to prepare a second mining horizon by the end of 2015, on the 735 metre level. Development of the first mining horizon on the 635 metre level will be completed in early 2015, in accordance with previously established plans. The 12-month contract plus the escape way extension have an estimated cost of $10 million, $4 million of which is expected to be spent in 2014. This increases 2014 capital expenditures at Island Gold from $16.4 million to $20.4 million. Please see the September 30, 2014 press release for additional details.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Management Changes Announced

Also at the end of September, the Corporation announced that Ms. Nicole Veilleux had been promoted to Vice-President, Finance, a role which she previously held for the Corporation, and that Mr. Pierre Rougeau, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, had resigned to pursue other opportunities. A Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in finance, Ms. Veilleux has been with Richmont for over 16 years in positions of increasing responsibility. Please refer to the September 25, 2014 press details for details. As previously announced in a July 2, 2014 press release as well as in the Corporation’s Q2 2014 earnings releases, the Corporation announced that its previous President and CEO, Mr. Paul Carmel, had been relieved of his duties.

Exploration costs

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
  2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
 
Exploration costs - Mines                

Island Gold

39   1,400   328   4,020  

Beaufor

558   385   1,126   1,621  

Monique

  -   17   2   219  
  597   1,802   1,456   5,860  
 
Exploration costs - Other properties                

Wasamac

74   129   149   1,010  

Other

17   78   39   305  

Project evaluation

  84   141   263   428  
  175   348   451   1,743  
 

Exploration and project evaluation before depreciation and exploration tax credits

772   2,150   1,907   7,603  
Depreciation 14   56   58   206  
 
Exploration tax credits, including adjustments   (273 ) (225 ) (727 ) (863 )
 
    513   1,981   1,238   6,946  

Island Gold Mine

The Corporation spent $0.04 million on exploration at the Island Gold Mine during the third quarter of 2014, bringing year-to-date exploration costs to $0.3 million. Exploration-related expenses are lower than the prior year levels, as capital allocation focus was shifted from exploration to the development of the Island Gold resource extension at depth.

Beaufor Mine

The Corporation spent $0.56 million on exploration at the Beaufor Mine during the third quarter of 2014, and $1.1 million in the first nine months of the year. This reflects the 8,363 metres and 17,108 metres of exploration drilling completed on the asset during the three and nine month periods, respectively, and the Corporation’s continuing efforts to convert existing resources into reserves and identify new resources.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

QUARTERLY REVIEW

  Q3 Q2 Q1   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1   Q4  
  2014 2014 2014   2013   2013   2013   2013   2012  
 
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL DATA                            
 
Revenues 34,215 38,951 29,467   27,828   21,152   17,835   23,398   24,928  
 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

4,369 4,676 (1,903 ) (28,686 ) (1,146 ) (1,090 ) (2,240 ) (2,641 )
 

Net loss from discontinued operation1

- - -   (389 ) (708 ) -   -   (13,854 )
 
Net earnings (loss) 4,369 4,676 (1,903 ) (29,075 ) (1,854 ) (1,090 ) (2,240 ) (16,495 )
 

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities

8,471 13,371 2,380   8,160   5,038   (2,966 ) (6,775 ) 104  

Investments in property, plant and equipment

7,829 4,851 5,921   11,840   6,487   14,218   9,344   6,378  
 
KEY PER-SHARE DATA                            
 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

                           

basic (CAN$)

0.09 0.10 (0.05 ) (0.72 ) (0.03 ) (0.03 ) (0.06 ) (0.07 )

diluted (CAN$)

0.09 0.10 (0.05 ) (0.72 ) (0.03 ) (0.03 ) (0.06 ) (0.07 )
 
Net earnings (loss)                            

basic (CAN$)

0.09 0.10 (0.05 ) (0.73 ) (0.05 ) (0.03 ) (0.06 ) (0.42 )

diluted (CAN$)

0.09 0.10 (0.05 ) (0.73 ) (0.05 ) (0.03 ) (0.06 ) (0.42 )
 
OUNCES OF GOLD SOLD 24,635 27,790 20,412   20,918   15,438   12,826   14,261   14,810  
 
KEY PER-OUNCE OF GOLD DATA (US$)                            
 
Average selling price 1,273 1,283 1,306   1,265   1,316   1,358   1,623   1,694  
 
Average cash cost 804 779 1,060   1,102   984   992   1,294   1,126  
Depreciation and depletion 223 208 199   298   165   150   150   171  
 
Total cost 1,027 987 1,259   1,400   1,149   1,142   1,444   1,297  

1 Net of taxes.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR THE LAST EIGHT QUARTERS

The fluctuation in revenues over the last eight quarters reflects the variation in the number of ounces of gold sold and the average sales price per ounce. Revenues in the first three quarters of 2014 and fourth quarter of 2013 were higher compared to other recent quarters as a result of a greater number of ounces of gold sold, the benefits of which were partially mitigated by a lower average selling price per ounce of gold in the first three quarters of 2014 and the fourth quarter of 2013. The average selling price per ounce of gold sold actually increased year-over-year in the third quarter of 2014 in the Corporation’s operating currency, Canadian dollars, as a result of the weaker Canadian dollar – US dollar exchange rate. Lower revenues in the second quarter of 2013 are primarily attributable to the low number of gold ounces sold, and the low average selling price per ounce. In the first three quarters of 2013, net earnings were impacted by the Corporation’s expanded exploration and project evaluation program. The net loss generated in the fourth quarter of 2013 was primarily driven by charges totaling $23.1 million, or $0.58 per share, which included a non-cash write-down on the W Zone assets following a reduction in its reserve base, combined with a write-off of deferred income and mining tax assets, and the write-off of financing costs and severance payments. The 2012 fourth quarter results included a $13.9 million after-tax write-off of the discontinued Francoeur Mine assets.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Production levels from Q4 2012 through Q3 2013 reflect contributions from the Beaufor Mine, located in Quebec, and the Island Gold Mine, located in Ontario. In addition to production from these two mines, production levels in Q4 2013, Q1 2014 and Q2 2014 included production from the W Zone operation, located on the Beaufor Mine property, as well as the Monique Mine, located in Quebec. Third quarter 2014 production included contributions from the Island Gold Mine, Beaufor Mine, open-pit Monique Mine and 238 ounces from the W Zone Mine, where operations were concluded at the end of June 2014. Investments in property, plant and equipment have remained elevated over the last eight quarters, a reflection of the Corporation’s commitment to the maintenance and expansion of its operational base. Net earnings (loss) on a quarterly basis are generally affected by the price of gold, exchange rate, and operating costs which vary according to the price of raw materials, energy costs, and wages, as well as the recovered grade of the ore being processed, exploration expenses, and mining and income tax that is expensed or recovered.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

At September 30, 2014, cash and cash equivalents and short-term guaranteed deposits totaled $38.4 million, above the comparable June 30, 2014 level of $35.7 and the December 31, 2013 level of $17.6 million. The increase reflects the $10.7 million of net proceeds from the bought deal financing completed in April 2014, $18.6 million spent on capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2014, and the Corporation’s $24.2 million of operational cash flows during the nine-month period. At the end of the third quarter of 2014, Richmont had $37.6 million of working capital, a $5.3 million increase from the $32.3 million at June 30, 2014, and a significant increase from the $14.0 million at December 31, 2013, reflecting a $20.3 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, and a $3.2 million increase in inventories as a result of higher tonnage of stockpiled ore from the Monique Mine.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

On April 23, 2014, the Corporation issued a total of 8.05 million common shares on a bought-deal basis through a syndicate of underwriters, at a price of $1.45 per share. This included the entire over-allotment option of 1.05 million shares, and generated aggregate gross proceeds of $11.7 million. An expense of $0.9 million was incurred relating to the issuance of common shares.

During the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2014, the Corporation issued 280,420 common shares following the exercise of stock options, for a total cash consideration of $0.37 million. During the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2013, the Corporation issued 30,000 common shares following the exercise of stock options, for a total cash consideration of $0.06 million.

As of September 30, 2014, the Corporation had 47.9 million shares outstanding.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 17, 2014, the Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Renaud Adams to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 15, 2014, and the resignation of Jim Gill as a Director of the Corporation.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

There were no changes to the Corporation’s commitments and contingencies from December 31, 2013 to September 30, 2014, with the exception of the commitments and the contingency mentioned below. For further information regarding commitments and contingencies in effect as of December 31, 2013, please refer to the 2013 Management’s Discussion and Analysis, filed February 28, 2014 and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

In light of a modification to Quebec Mining Law, the financial guarantee for each of the Corporation’ s Quebec mining sites must now cover 100% of the anticipated restoration work costs for each mining site. Consequently, the Corporation added to its financial guarantee $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 and must add an additional $1.0 million in 2014, $1.1 million in 2015 and a further $1.1 million in 2016, for a total of $3.8 million.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

In mid-October 2013, the Corporation announced that it had signed a land and mining rights agreement with Argonaut Gold Inc. (“Argonaut”), owner of the Magino Gold Project that is adjacent to the Corporation’s Island Gold Mine. This Agreement was slightly modified in June 2014. Under the revised terms, Argonaut will receive one claim in its entirety and surface and mining rights down to a depth of 400 metres on six claims. It will also receive surface rights on two claims down to a depth of 100 metres. Instead of receiving one claim in its entirety and mining rights below a depth of 400 metres on two additional claims, the Corporation will now receive three claims in their entirety, and mining rights on three additional claims below a depth of 400 metres. As previously mentioned, under the terms of the Agreement, the Corporation will receive a net payment of $2.0 million in cash from Argonaut upon completion of the land transactions, which is now expected to take place in a few months.

On August 5, 2014, the Corporation announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding 31% ownership of four patented claims on the Island Gold Mine property, thereby increasing its ownership of these claims to 100% from 69% previously. The 31% ownership held by the third party was acquired by the Corporation in return for a 3% net smelter return royalty that is payable on 100% of mineral production from the four claims. As part of this agreement, the Corporation made an advance royalty payment of $1.0 million at the closing of the transaction, and will make the following additional future payments: $1.0 million each on January 3, 2015 and 2016. In the event that there is production from these claims, advance royalty payments will continue, and will decrease to $0.3 million as of January 3, 2017, and will be paid annually until such time as a total of $5.1 million has been paid in royalties (including advance royalties) to the third party, after which advance royalty payments will cease. All advance royal payments will be credited against any future NSR payments.

Last year, the Corporation began legal procedures against its former Monique Mine mining contractor for work that had been poorly executed or not executed at all. As at September 30, 2014, a contract holdback amount of $1.0 million remains unpaid by the Corporation related to this work. In November 2014, the Corporation received a defense and counterclaim from this former contractor for an amount of $15.5 million. Management is of the opinion that the basis of this counterclaim is unfounded and, consequently, no provision has been accounted for in the financial statements in this respect.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Corporation amended tax returns relating to certain previous years. Following the amendments, the Corporation believes it is in a position to receive refundable tax credits in excess of $3.7 million. The Corporation has chosen, at this time, not to account for any asset for such purpose, considering the file complexity, the uncertainties related to the review process and the expected timetable to obtain a settlement. Over the coming months, the Corporation will assess the appropriateness of recording a portion or the entire amount claimed according to the evolution of discussions with the tax authorities.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION

The former corporate secretary, who is a partner at a law firm, resigned from the position as corporate secretary on May 9, 2013. From January 2013 until the date of his resignation, the Corporation received professional services from this firm for a total consideration of $0.06 million, including taxes.

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET TRANSACTIONS

The Corporation does not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and the formulation of hypotheses that have a significant impact on revenues and expenses as well as on the amounts of assets and liabilities. Elements such as mineral reserves, basis of depletion of mining sites in production, asset retirement obligations, impairment test of property, plant and equipment, income taxes and deferred mining taxes, share-based remuneration expense, dismantling costs and severance costs, provisions and contingent liabilities, start of advanced exploration phase and start of commercial production are estimates that management considers the most significant, those whose actual amounts could differ considerably and affect operating results. A detailed discussion of these estimates is given in the annual management’s discussion and analysis, dated February 19, 2014, filed February 28, 2014 and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In order to minimize the risks associated with fluctuations in the price of gold and exchange rates, Richmont Mines may, from time to time, use derivative financial instruments or gold hedging contracts. As at September 30, 2014 and 2013, Richmont Mines had no gold hedging contracts and no currency exchange contracts. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, no gain or loss related to derivative financial instruments or to gold hedging contracts was recorded in the financial statements.

The Corporation has classified its cash and cash equivalents, receivables (except taxes receivable) and guaranteed investment certificate as loans and receivables, and its payables, accruals and provisions (except salaries and related benefits payable), royalty payments payable, finance lease obligations, contract payment holdback and closure allowance as financial liabilities. All financial instruments are measured at fair value with the exception of the loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and financial liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost.

Cash and cash equivalents, receivables, guaranteed investment certificate and payables, accruals and provisions, are recorded at book value and represent their approximate fair value, as these items will be realized or settled in the short term. The fair value of royalty payments payable, finance lease obligations, contract payment holdback and closure allowance was determined by calculating the discounted cash flows using market interest rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics. The fair value of the royalty payments payable, the finance lease obligations, the contract payment holdback and the closure allowance approximate the book value.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the Corporation’s last annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the Corporation for the purposes of preparation of these interim consolidated financial statements. There are no new accounting policies in effect for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

FUTURE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

The following standard has been issued, but is not yet effective and has not been early-adopted by the Corporation:

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

IFRS 15 – Revenues from contracts with Customers (IFRS 15)

In May 2014, the IASB published IFRS 15 which replaces IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and some revenue-related interpretations. IFRS 15 establishes a new control-based revenue recognition model, changes the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized at a point in time or over time, provides new and more detailed guidance on specific topics and expands and improves disclosures about revenue. IFRS 15 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Earlier application is permitted. The Corporation has yet to assess the impact of this new standard on its financial statements.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Throughout this document, the Corporation uses or may use performance indicators that are not defined according to IFRS, such as operating cash flow per share, adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per share, cash cost per ounce and average cash cost per ounce. Non-IFRS performance indicators are widely used in the mining industry. Nonetheless, they are in no way a standard prescribed by IFRS. The Corporation believes that some investors use these indicators, in addition to the financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS, to evaluate the Corporation's performance and its ability to generate cash. Consequently, this information must be considered supplementary and should not under any circumstances be regarded as a substitute for the performance indicators prepared in accordance with IFRS.

The adjusted net earnings of 2014 exclude severance compensations to the Corporation’s past President and CEO and past Executive Vice-President and CFO. The adjusted net loss of 2013 exclude charges related to the discontinued operation of the Francoeur Mine. These adjustments are net of taxes. The following table is a reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to adjusted net earnings (loss) on a consolidated basis.

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30, September 30,   September 30, September 30,  
  2014 2013   2014 2013  
    $ $   $ $  
 
Net earnings (loss) for the period 4,369 (1,854 ) 7,147 (5,184 )
Adjustments, net of taxes:            

Severance compensation to the Corporation’s past President and CEO and past Executive Vice-President and CFO

205 -   1,188 -  

Charges related to the discontinued operation of the Francoeur Mine

  - 708   - 708  
 
Adjusted net earnings (loss)   4,574 (1,146 ) 8,335 (4,476 )
 

Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in thousands)

47,723 39,596   44,340 39,593  
 
Adjusted net earnings (loss) per share   0.10 (0.03 ) 0.19 (0.11 )

GENERAL INFORMATION

The President and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice-President, Finance, are responsible for disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Multilateral Instrument 52-109 of the Canadian Securities Administrators) and have designed them, or had them designed under their supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Corporation is communicated to them by others within the Corporation, especially during the period when reports that must be filed under the terms of Canadian securities law are being prepared.

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(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

The President and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice-President, Finance are also responsible for internal controls over financial reporting and have designed them, or had them designed under their supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that the financial information is reliable and that the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ending September 30, 2014 were adequately applied.

Risks and uncertainties

In the normal course of operations, the mining industry involves exposure to numerous risks that can affect the performance of corporations such as Richmont Mines. A detailed discussion of these risks is given in the annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis, dated February 19, 2014, filed February 28, 2014, and available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

National Instrument 43-101

The geological data in this document have been reviewed by Mr. Daniel Adam, Geo., Ph.D, Vice-President, Exploration, an employee of Richmont Mines Inc., and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Please refer to the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) for full reports and additional corporate documentation.

Cautionary note to U.S. investors concerning resource estimates and civil liabilities and judgments

Resource estimates

The resource estimates in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis were prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators. The requirements of National Instrument 43-101 differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, we use the terms “Measured,” “Indicated” and “Inferred” Resources; although these terms are recognized and required to be used in Canada, the SEC does not recognize them. The SEC permits U.S. mining corporations, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that constitute “reserves.” Under United States standards, mineralization may not be classified as a reserve unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally extracted at the time the determination is made. United States investors should not assume that all or any portion of a Measured or Indicated Resource will ever be converted into “reserves.” Furthermore, “Inferred Resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and whether they can be mined economically or legally, and United States investors should not assume that “Inferred Resources” exist or can be legally or economically mined, or that they will ever be upgraded to a more certain category.

Potential unenforceability of civil liabilities and judgments

The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada. All of the Corporation's directors and officers as well as the experts named in the Form 20-F are residents of Canada. Also, all of the Corporation's assets and substantially all of the assets of these persons are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for shareholders to initiate a lawsuit within the United States against these non-U.S. residents, or to enforce U.S. judgments against the Corporation or these persons. The Corporation's Canadian counsel has advised the Corporation that a monetary judgment of a U.S. court predicated solely upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws would likely be enforceable in Canada if the U.S. court in which the judgment was obtained had a basis for jurisdiction in the matter that was recognized by a Canadian court for such purposes. This result may not always be the case. It is less certain that an action could be brought in Canada in the first instance on the basis of liability predicated solely upon such laws.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(All dollar figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Compliance with Canadian Securities Regulations

This quarterly report is intended to comply with the requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange and applicable Canadian securities legislation, which differ in certain respects from the rules and regulations promulgated under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), as promulgated by the SEC.

U.S. investors are urged to consider the disclosure in our annual report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14598, as filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which may be obtained from us (without cost) or from the SEC’s website: http://sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

Forward-looking statements

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or the Corporation’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “continue”, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. In addition, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis may contain forward-looking statements attributed to third party industry sources. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur and may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such a difference are discussed in the section entitled “Risk factors” in the Corporation’s annual management’s discussion and analysis report dated February 19, 2014, filed February 28, 2014, and available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). Other risks may be detailed in Richmont Mines’ Annual Information Form, Annual Report and periodic reports. Except as may be required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation and disclaims any responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional information and continued disclosure

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis was prepared as at November 5, 2014. The Corporation regularly discloses additional information through news releases, quarterly and annual financial statements and its annual information form (“AIF”) on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) and through Richmont Mines’ website (www.richmont-mines.com).

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Third Quarter
Ended September 30, 2014





CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited) Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
  2014   2013   2014   2013  
  $   $   $   $  
 
CONTINUING OPERATIONS                

Revenues (note 3)

34,215   21,152   102,634   62,385  

Cost of sales (note 4)

27,900   18,655   86,794   54,825  
 
GROSS PROFIT 6,315   2,497   15,840   7,560  
 
OTHER EXPENSES (REVENUES)                

Exploration and project evaluation (note 5)

513   1,981   1,238   6,946  

Administration (note 6)

1,578   1,805   5,682   5,498  

Loss on disposal of long-term assets

250   82   252   117  

Other revenues

(9 ) (23 ) (36 ) (53 )
 
  2,332   3,845   7,136   12,508  
 
OPERATING EARNINGS (LOSS) 3,983   (1,348 ) 8,704   (4,948 )
 
Financial expenses (note 8) 28   23   83   73  
Financial revenues (note 9) (164 ) (52 ) (307 ) (443 )
 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE MINING AND INCOME TAXES

4,119   (1,319 ) 8,928   (4,578 )
 
MINING AND INCOME TAXES (RECOVERY) (250 ) (173 ) 1,781   (102 )
 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

4,369   (1,146 ) 7,147   (4,476 )
 
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION -   (708 ) -   (708 )
 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 4,369   (1,854 ) 7,147   (5,184 )
 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE                
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share                

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

0.09   (0.03 ) 0.16   (0.11 )

Loss from discontinued operation

-   (0.02 ) -   (0.02 )
 
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) 0.09   (0.05 ) 0.16   (0.13 )
 

BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (in thousands)

47,723   39,596   44,340   39,593  
 

DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (in thousands)

48,058   39,596   44,501   39,603  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited) Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
  2014   2013   2014   2013  
  $   $   $   $  
 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 4,369   (1,854 ) 7,147   (5,184 )
 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET OF TAXES ITEMS THAT WILL BE RECLASSIFIED SUBSEQUENTLY TO NET EARNINGS

               

Fair value variation on available-for-sale financial assets

-   -   -   (18 )

Realized gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets transferred to net earnings

-   -   -   (12 )
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET OF TAXES -   -   -   (30 )
 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 4,369   (1,854 ) 7,147   (5,214 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited)     Contributed          
  Share capital   surplus   Deficit   Total equity  
  $   $   $   $  
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013 132,202   11,253   (57,102 ) 86,353  
 
Issue of shares                

Common

11,673   -   -   11,673  

Exercise of share options

528   (160 ) -   368  
 
Common shares issue costs (934 ) -   -   (934 )
 
Share-based compensation -   1,110   -   1,110  
 

Transactions with Richmont Mines shareholders

11,267   950   -   12,217  
 

Net earnings and total comprehensive income for the period

-   -   7,147   7,147  
 
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 143,469   12,203   (49,955 ) 105,717  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited)             Available-for-      
      Contributed       sale financial      
  Share capital   surplus   Deficit   assets   Total equity  
  $   $   $   $   $  
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012 132,113   9,062   (22,842 ) 30   118,363  
 
Issue of shares                    

Exercise of share options

89   (27 ) -   -   62  
 
Issue of warrants -   439   -   -   439  
 
Share-based compensation -   1,263   -   -   1,263  
 

Transactions with Richmont Mines shareholders

89   1,675   -   -   1,764  
 
Net loss for the period -   -   (5,184 ) -   (5,184 )
 
Other comprehensive loss                    

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to net loss

                   

Available-for-sale financial assets

                   

Fair value variation, net of taxes

-   -   -   (18 ) (18 )

Reclassification to net earnings, net of taxes

-   -   -   (12 ) (12 )
 

Total comprehensive loss for the period

-   -   (5,184 ) (30 ) (5,214 )
 
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 132,202   10,737   (28,026 ) -   114,913  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

  September 30,   December 31,  
  2014   2013  
  $   $  
  (Unaudited)   (Audited)  
 
ASSETS        
 
CURRENT ASSETS        

Cash and cash equivalents

37,897   17,551  

Guaranteed investment certificate

474   -  

Receivables

2,798   3,008  

Income and mining tax assets

916   925  

Exploration tax credits receivable

6,542   5,670  

Inventories (note 10)

12,271   9,075  
 
  60,898   36,229  
 
RESTRICTED DEPOSITS (note 13 a) 1,009   3,421  
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (note 11) 83,214   83,678  
 
TOTAL ASSETS 145,121   123,328  
 
LIABILITIES        
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES        

Payables, accruals and provisions

17,664   19,897  

Income and mining taxes payable

3,611   1,225  

Current portion of long-term debt (note 12)

1,790   825  

Current portion of asset retirement obligations (note 13 b)

272   330  
 
  23,337   22,277  
 
LONG-TERM DEBT (note 12) 5,793   5,196  
 
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (note 13 b) 7,689   7,603  
 
DEFERRED INCOME AND MINING TAX LIABILITIES 2,585   1,899  
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 39,404   36,975  
 
EQUITY        

Share capital (note 14)

143,469   132,202  

Contributed surplus

12,203   11,253  

Deficit

(49,955 ) (57,102 )
 
TOTAL EQUITY 105,717   86,353  
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 145,121   123,328  

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited) Three months ended   Nine months ended  
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
  2014   2013   2014   2013  
  $   $   $   $  
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                

Net earnings (loss) for the period

4,369   (1,854 ) 7,147   (5,184 )

Adjustments for:

               

Depreciation and depletion

6,368   2,984   17,909   7,785  

Adjustment to estimated recoverable value of remaining Francoeur Mine’s assets

-   867   -   867  

Taxes received (paid)

192   (5 ) 1,299   (1,505 )

Interest revenues

(152 ) (76 ) (291 ) (347 )

Interest on long-term debt

39   10   124   22  

Share-based compensation

342   684   1,407   1,804  

Accretion expense – asset retirement obligations

28   19   83   57  

Loss on disposal of long-term assets

250   81   252   100  

Gain on disposal of shares of publicly-traded companies

-   -   -   (12 )

Mining and income taxes

(250 ) (173 ) 1,781   (102 )
 
  11,186   2,537   29,711   3,485  
 

Net change in non-cash working capital items (note 15)

(2,715 ) 2,501   (5,487 ) (8,188 )
 
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 8,471   5,038   24,224   (4,703 )
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                

Guaranteed investment certificate

2,650   -   2,650   -  

Restricted deposits

(238 ) (2,650 ) (712 ) (2,737 )

Interest received

155   74   280   365  

Property, plant and equipment – Island Gold Mine

(7,647 ) (7,005 ) (16,028 ) (19,485 )

Property, plant and equipment – Beaufor Mine

(129 ) (155 ) (1,574 ) (393 )

Property, plant and equipment – W Zone Mine

-   (117 ) (234 ) (3,019 )

Property, plant and equipment – Monique Mine

-   875   (21 ) (6,582 )

Property, plant and equipment – Other

(53 ) (85 ) (745 ) (570 )

Disposition of property, plant and equipment

50   9   350   154  

Disposition of shares of publicly-traded companies

-   -   -   12  
 
Cash flows used in investing activities (5,212 ) (9,054 ) (16,034 ) (32,255 )
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                

Long-term debt

1,940   -   1,859   -  

Issue of common shares

368   -   12,041   62  

Common shares issue costs

-   -   (934 ) -  

Interest paid

(39 ) (10 ) (124 ) (22 )

Payment of asset retirement obligations

(29 ) -   (55 ) -  

Financing costs

-   (654 ) -   (654 )

Payment of finance lease obligations

(192 ) (599 ) (631 ) (1,058 )
 
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities 2,048   (1,263 ) 12,156   (1,672 )
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 5,307   (5,279 ) 20,346   (38,630 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 32,590   26,459   17,551   59,810  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 37,897   21,180   37,897   21,180  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

1. General information and compliance with IFRS

Richmont Mines Inc. (“the Corporation”) is incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Quebec) and is engaged in mining, exploration and development of mining properties, principally gold.

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Corporation’s management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as established by the International Accounting Standards Board and in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. They do not include all the information required in annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS. These interim consolidated financial statements must be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The preparation of interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment when applying the Corporation’s accounting policies.

The interim consolidated financial statements have not been reviewed by the independent auditors of the Corporation.

2. Future accounting pronouncement

The following standard has been issued, but is not yet effective and has not been early-adopted by the Corporation:

IFRS 15 – Revenues from contracts with Customers (IFRS 15)
In May 2014, the IASB published IFRS 15 which replaces IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and some revenue-related interpretations. IFRS 15 establishes a new control-based revenue recognition model, changes the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized at a point in time or over time, provides new and more detailed guidance on specific topics and expands and improves disclosures about revenue. IFRS 15 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Earlier application is permitted. The Corporation has yet to assess the impact of this new standard on its financial statements.

3. Revenues

Revenues include revenue from gold sales and silver sales.

4. Cost of sales

The cost of sales includes the following items:

    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,     September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013     2014   2013  
    $   $     $   $  
   
  Operating costs 20,981   15,342     67,229   46,075  
  Royalties 604   443     1,834   1,335  
  Depreciation and depletion 6,315   2,870     17,731   7,415  
   
    27,900   18,655     86,794   54,825  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

5. Exploration and project evaluation

The exploration and project evaluation expenses were incurred for the following mines and properties:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
   
  Island Gold Mine 39   1,400   328   4,020  
  Beaufor Mine 558   385   1,126   1,621  
  Wasamac property 74   129   149   1,010  
  Monique Mine -   17   2   219  
  Other properties 17   78   39   305  
  Project evaluation 84   141   263   428  
   
  Exploration and project evaluation before depreciation and exploration tax credits 772   2,150   1,907   7,603  
   
  Depreciation 14   56   58   206  
  Exploration tax credits, including adjustments1 (273 ) (225 ) (727 ) (863 )
   
    513   1,981   1,238   6,946  
  1 In 2012, the Corporation received a draft assessment from the Quebec tax authorities, who were not allowing the Corporation to claim certain exploration tax credits for years 2009 to 2011, and an amount of $4,141 initially recorded as exploration tax credits receivable was then reversed and reflected as an increase to property, plant and equipment. In the first quarter of 2014, the Corporation received the final notice of reassessment and settled the financial reporting for this contingency by recording a further $302 reduction of the exploration tax credits and an interest expense of $210, included in «administration».

 

6. Administration

The administration expenses include the following items:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
   
  Salaries, directors’ fees and related benefits 497   743   1,843   2,360  
  Severance compensation1 221   -   1,269   -  
  Share-based compensation 245   593   903   1,522  
  Depreciation 39   59   120   164  
  Others 576   410   1,547   1,452  
   
    1,578   1,805   5,682   5,498  
  1 Severance compensation is related to the departure of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and comprises $945 of cash severance and $324 of share-based compensation expense.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

7. Share-based compensation

 

  a) The Corporation had a Stock Option Purchase Plan (the “Initial Plan”) under which options to acquire common shares were granted to its directors, officers, employees and non-employees. The exercise price of each option was determined by the market price of the Corporation’s stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange, on the day prior to the grant, and the maximum term of the options granted was ten years. 20% of the options were vested on the grant date and the remainder vested cumulatively thereafter on every anniversary date over a length of four years. However, on February 4, 2010, the Board of Directors voted to grant its members remuneration that is partly based on share options. These options vest in thirds beginning one year after the grant date, then vest cumulatively thereafter on every anniversary date over a total length of three years, and expire five years after the date of grant. Furthermore, in January 2012, a total of 400,000 options were granted to directors. Those options fully vest one year after the grant date, and expire in January 2015. However, these options may only be exercised if the Corporation’s shares have traded at $21.51 or higher at any time during any 10 days in any consecutive 20 trading day period. The Corporation ended the Initial Plan in 2012. Outstanding options that were issued under this previous plan, will continue to have the same terms and conditions as when they were initially issued.

A summary of the status of the Corporation’s initial Plan at September 30, 2014 and changes during the three-month and nine-month periods then ended, is presented below:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30, 2014   September 30, 2014  
        Weighted       Weighted  
    Number of   average   Number of   average  
    options   exercise price   options   exercise price  
    (in thousands)   $   (in thousands)   $  
   

 

Options outstanding, beginning of the period

683   6.96   935   6.93  
  Forfeited (16 ) 5.22   (193 ) 7.76  
  Expired (19 ) 3.16   (94 ) 3.93  
   
  Options outstanding, end of period 648   7.11   648   7.11  
   
  Exercisable options, end of period 491   6.09   491   6.09  

The following table summarizes information about the Corporation’s Initial Plan at September 30, 2014:

          Exercisable options at
    Options outstanding at September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014
      Weighted      
      average Weighted   Weighted
  Exercise Number remaining average Number of average
  Price of options contractual life exercise price options exercise price
    (in thousands) (years) $ (in thousands) $
             
  $3.55 81 0.2 3.55 81 3.55
  $4.19 to $5.41 320 0.9 4.85 294 4.81
  $6.86 12 1.7 6.86 9 6.86
  $10.87 to $12.03 235 1.3 11.44 107 11.42
             
    648 1.0 7.11 491 6.09

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

  b) In effect since May 2012, the Corporation’s long-term incentive plan (the “New Plan”) permits the granting of options, restricted share units (“RSUs”), share appreciation rights (“SARs”) and retention awards (“Retention Awards”) to directors, officers, other employees, consultants and service providers providing ongoing services to the Corporation.

The exercise price of each option granted is the market price of the Corporation’s stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange, on the day prior to the grant, and the maximum term of the options granted is ten years. Eight types of options were issued: (1) options that vest in thirds one year after the grant date, then vest cumulatively thereafter on every anniversary date over a total length of three years, and expire five years after the date of grant; (2) options that fully vest one year after the grant date, expire three years after the grant date and are exercisable only if the Corporation’s shares have traded at $21.51 or higher at any time during any 10 days in any consecutive 20 trading day period; (3) options that vest in tranches of 20% beginning one year after the grant date, thereafter vesting cumulatively on every anniversary date over a length of four years, and expire six years after the date of grant; (4) options that vest 20% on the grant date and vest cumulatively thereafter on every anniversary date over a length of four years, and expire five years after the date of grant; (5) options that vest 50% on the grant date and 50% the year after, and expire five years after the date of grant; (6) options that vest on August 8, 2016 and expire five years after the date of grant; (7) options that vest in thirds on the grant date, then vest cumulatively thereafter on every anniversary date over a total length of two years, and expire five years after the date of grant; (8) options that vest 25% on the grant date, then vest cumulatively thereafter every month of January over a total period of three years, and expire five years after the date of grant.

A summary of the status of the Corporation’s New Plan at September 30, 2014 and changes during the three-month and nine-month periods then ended, is presented below:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30, 2014   September 30, 2014  
        Weighted       Weighted  
        average       average  
    Number of   exercise   Number of   exercise  
    options   price   options   price  
    (in thousands)   $   (in thousands)   $  
   

 

Options outstanding, beginning of the period

2,192   2.54   2,505   2.64  
  Granted 100   2.39   100   2.39  
  Exercised (280 ) 1.31   (280 ) 1.31  
  Forfeited -   -   (313 ) 3.38  
   
  Options outstanding, end of period 2,012   2.70   2,012   2.70  
   
  Exercisable options, end of period 936   2.82   936   2.82  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes information about the Corporation’s New Plan at September 30, 2014:

    Options outstanding at Exercisable options at
    September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014
      Weighted      
  Exercise   average Weighted   Weighted
  Price Number of remaining average Number of average
    options contractual life exercise price options exercise price
    (in thousands) (years) $ (in thousands) $
             
  $1.08 to $1.62 1,144 4.1 1.26 503 1.40
  $2.02 to $2.34 100 4.6 2.28 24 2.23
  $2.51 to $3.61 283 3.3 3.19 189 3.32
  $3.88 to $4.36 133 2.9 4.12 79 4.12
  $6.57 352 3.6 6.57 141 6.57
             
    2,012 3.9 2.70 936 2.82

 

  c)      In March and in August 2012, the Corporation signed agreements with several employees considered as key personnel. These agreements incorporate a retention payment (“Retention Awards”) provided certain conditions are met by the employee, most notably that the employee continues his or her employment with the Corporation until March and August 2017. These retention payments would be payable in 2017 in either of the Corporation’s common shares or cash, at the discretion of the employee, with the number of common shares to be determined by the current value of the common shares at the time of payment. The total amount that could be paid as Retention Awards under these agreements is $2.25 million. The cost recorded for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 is $118 and $333 respectively ($438 and $669 in comparable periods of 2013), and the liability to this effect amounts to $984 as at September 30, 2014 ($711 as at December 31, 2013), which correspond to the best estimate of the amount to be paid relating to the Retention Awards, based on estimated forfeitures and a 1.3% discount rate.

 

  d)      On May 22, 2012, 324,675 options were issued to the former President and Chief Executive Officer outside of the Corporation’s option plans. These options were exercisable at a price of $6.61 each. As of September 2014, or 60 days after the departure of said President and Chief Executive Officer, all of these options where forfeited.

 

  e)      During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation granted 100,000 share options to employees (575,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 to directors and employees). The weighted average fair value of these share options at the grant date, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model was $1.10 for each option ($0.75 in 2013).

 

8. Financial expenses

The financial expenses include the following items:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
   
  Accretion expense – asset retirement obligations 28   19   83   57  
  Interest on finance lease obligations1 -   4   -   16  
   
    28   23   83   73  
  1 The interest on operating mine finance lease obligations is included in operating costs and amounted to $39 and $124 for the three-month and nine- month periods respectively (in 2013, $3 and $14 respectively was recorded as property, plant and equipment and a financial expense of $6 was included in operating costs for the three-month and nine-month periods respectively).

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

9. Financial revenues

The financial revenues include the following items:

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
   

 

Interest on cash and cash equivalents and on guaranteed investment certificates

154   76   290   343  

 

Gain on disposal of shares of publicly-traded companies

-   -   -   12  
  Foreign exchange gain (loss) 10   (24 ) 17   88  
   
    164   52   307   443  

 

10. Inventories

 

  The inventories include the following items:        
           
    September 30,   December 31,  
    2014   2013  
    $   $  
        (Audited)  
   
  Precious metals 428   1,647  
  Ore 7,912   3,923  
  Supplies 3,931   3,505  
   
    12,271   9,075  

On September 30, 2014, a write-down of inventories of $330 was recognized as an expense ($14 as at September 30, 2013). There was no reversal of write-down during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

11. Property, plant and equipment

The property, plant and equipment includes the following items:

  Mining sites in production   Corporate office and others     Advanced exploration projects     Total  
  Mining properties     Development costs     Buildings     Equipment     Total     Lands, buildings and leasehold improvements     Equipment and rolling stock     Total              
  $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Gross carrying amount                                                          
Balance at January 1, 2014 1,965     76,888     13,443     36,039     128,335     2,211     1,468     3,679     16,444     148,458  
Additions 3,133     8,360     943     701     13,137     -     -     -     4,948     18,085  
Disposals and write-off -     -     -     (139 )   (139 )   (305 )   (248 )   (553 )   -     (692 )
Exploration tax credits -     (72 )   -     -     (72 )   -     -     -     -     (72 )
Transfers -     20,230     653     537     21,420     -     (28 )   (28 )   (21,392 )   -  
Balance at September 30, 2014 5,098     105,406     15,039     37,138     162,681     1,906     1,192     3,098     -     165,779  
Depreciation and depletion                                                          
Balance at January 1, 2014 1,027     41,391     6,520     15,049     63,987     393     400     793     -     64,780  
Depreciation and depletion 191     10,058     2,154     5,345     17,748     98     63     161     -     17,909  
Disposals and write-off -     -     -     (91 )   (91 )   (27 )   (6 )   (33 )   -     (124 )
Transfers -     -     -     4     4     -     (4 )   (4 )   -     -  
Balance at September 30, 2014 1,218     51,449     8,674     20,307     81,648     464     453     917     -     82,565  
Carrying amount at September 30, 2014 3,880     53,957     6,365     16,831     81,033     1,442     739     2,181     -     83,214  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

12. Long-term debt

Long-term debt includes the following financial liabilities:

    September 30,   December 31,  
    2014   2013  
    $   $  
        (Audited)  
   
  Royalty payments payable (note 16) 2,000   -  
  Finance lease obligations 3,106   3,737  
  Contract payment holdback 1,000   1,000  
  Long-term share-based compensation (note 7 c) 984   711  
  Closure allowance 493   573  
   
    7,583   6,021  
   
  Current portion 1,790   825  
   
    5,793   5,196  

13. Asset retirement obligations

The Corporation’s production and exploration activities are subject to various federal and provincial laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive. The Corporation conducts its operations so as to protect public health and the environment. The Corporation has recorded the asset retirement obligations of its mining sites on the basis of management’s best estimates of future costs, based on information available on the reporting date. Best estimates of future costs are the amount the Corporation would reasonably pay to settle its obligations on the closing date. Future costs are discounted using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. Such estimates are subject to change based on modifications to laws and regulations or as new information becomes available.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

a) Restricted deposits and letters of credit

Most of the restricted deposits relate specifically to site restoration. As at September 30, 2014, the Corporation has $117 in restricted deposits with the Quebec government, $594 in restricted deposits with the Ontario government and a credit facility is available to the Corporation up to an amount of $5,000 for the issuance of letters of credit as guarantees for the settlement of asset retirement obligations. The credit facility has a fixed annual fee of 0.95% (0.95% in 2013). The following table provides the allocation of restricted deposits and letters of credit issued as at September 30, 2014:

    September 30,   December 31,  
    2014   2013  
    $   $  
        (Audited)  
  Restricted deposits        

 

Island Gold Mine (Island Gold Deep and Lochalsh property)

594   594  

 

Beaufor Mine

107   107  

 

Other

10   10  
   
    711   711  
   
  Guaranteed investment certificate1 -   2,650  
   
  Other 298   60  
   
    1,009   3,421  
   
  Letters of credit1        

 

Camflo Mill

1,332   1,332  

 

Island Gold Mine (Kremzar property)

979   979  

 

Francoeur Mine

314   239  

 

Monique Mine

474   -  

 

Additional credit

-   100  
   
    3,099   2,650  
   1 Since June 30, 2014, letters of credit are secured by a first rank movable mortgage for a maximum amount of $ 6,785. Prior to that, letters of credit were secured by the guaranteed investment certificates.

 

b) Distribution of the asset retirement obligations

The following table sets forth the distribution of the asset retirement obligations as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

    September 30,   December 31,  
    2014   2013  
    $   $  
        (Audited)  
   
  Camflo Mill 3,783   3,736  
  Island Gold Mine 1,684   1,663  
  Beaufor Mine and W Zone Mine 755   749  
  Monique Mine 973   965  
  Francoeur Mine 766   820  
   
    7,961   7,933  
   
  Current portion 272   330  
   
    7,689   7,603  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

14. Share capital

Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares with no par value

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30, 2014   September 30, 2014  
    Number       Number      
    of shares   Amount   of shares   Amount  
    (thousands)   $   (thousands)   $  
   
  Issued and paid: Common shares                
   
  Balance, beginning of period 47,646   142,941   39,596   132,202  
   
  Issue of common shares for cash 280   528   8,330   11,267  
   
  Balance, end of period 47,926   143,469   47,926   143,469  

Issue of shares

On April 23, 2014, the Corporation issued a total of 8.05 million common shares on a bought-deal basis through a syndicate of underwriters, at a price of $1.45 per share. This included the entire over-allotment option of 1.05 million shares, and generated aggregate gross proceeds of $11,673. A share issue cost of $934 was incurred relating to the issuance of common shares. A deferred tax asset of $249 related to the share issue cost was not recognised.

During the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2014, the Corporation issued 280,420 common shares following the exercise of stock options (30,000 during the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2013) and received cash proceeds in the amount of $368. Contributed surplus was reduced by $160 which represents the recorded fair value of the exercised stock options.

15. Consolidated statements of cash flows

 

    Three months ended   Nine months ended  
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,  
    2014   2013   2014   2013  
    $   $   $   $  
   
  Change in non-cash working capital items                
   
 

Receivables

(117 ) 2,347   188   638  
 

Exploration tax credits receivable

(268 ) (225 ) (800 ) (863 )
 

Inventories

(1,452 ) 673   (3,196 ) (2,061 )
 

Payables, accruals and provisions

(878 ) (294 ) (1,679 ) (5,902 )
   
    (2,715 ) 2,501   (5,487 ) (8,188 )
   
  Supplemental information                
   

 

Change in payables, accruals and provisions related to property, plant and equipment

(545 ) (657 ) (556 ) 4,302  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
 (Unaudited)

In 2014, an amount of $36, included in long-term share-based compensation, was registered as an increase in property, plant and equipment ($128 in 2013). This amount is not included in the investing activities section. Furthermore, in 2014, an amount of $72 included in exploration tax credits receivable, was registered as a reduction in property, plant and equipment ($1,225 in 2013). This amount is not included in the net change in non-cash working capital items.

During the quarter ending June 30, 2014, an amount of $3,124 was transferred from restricted deposits to guaranteed investment certificates. This is not reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows as it is a non-cash event.

16. Commitments

In light of a modification to Quebec Mining Law, the financial guarantee for each of the Corporation’ s Quebec mining sites must now cover 100% of the anticipated restoration work costs for each mining site. Consequently, the Corporation added to its financial guarantee $474 in the first quarter of 2014, $75 in the third quarter of 2014 and must add an additional $981 in 2014, $1,130 in 2015 and $1,130 in 2016, for a total of $3,790.

In mid-October 2013, the Corporation announced that it had signed a land and mining rights agreement with Argonaut Gold Inc. (“Argonaut”), owner of the Magino Gold Project that is adjacent to the Corporation’s Island Gold Mine. This Agreement was slightly modified in June 2014. Under the revised terms, Argonaut will receive one claim in its entirety and surface and mining rights down to a depth of 400 metres on six claims. It will also receive surface rights on two claims down to a depth of 100 metres. The Corporation will receive two additional claims for a total of three and mining rights below a depth of 400 metres on three claims. As previously mentioned, under the terms of the Agreement, the Corporation will receive a net payment of $2,000 in cash from Argonaut upon completion of the land transactions, which is now expected to take place in a few months.

On August 5, 2014, the Corporation announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding 31% ownership of four patented claims on the Island Gold Mine property, thereby increasing its ownership of these claims to 100% from 69% previously. The 31% ownership held by the third party was acquired by the Corporation in return for a 3% net smelter return royalty that is payable on 100% of mineral production from the four claims. As part of this agreement, the Corporation made an advance royalty payment of $1,000 at the closing of the transaction, and will make the following additional future payments: $1,000 each on January 3, 2015 and January 3, 2016 (note 12). In the event that there is production from these claims, advance royalty payments will continue, and will decrease to $300 as of January 3, 2017, and will be paid annually until such time as a total of $5,100 has been paid in royalties (including advance royalties) to the third party, after which advance royalty payments will cease. All advance royal payments will be credited against any future NSR payments.

17. Subsequent events

On October 17, 2014, the Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Renaud Adams to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 15, 2014, and the resignation of Jim Gill as a Director of the Corporation.

18. Contingencies

Last year, the Corporation began legal procedures against its former Monique Mine mining contractor for work that had been poorly executed or not executed at all. As at September 30, 2014, a contract holdback amount of $1,000 remains unpaid by the Corporation related to this work. In November 2014, the Corporation received a defense and counterclaim from this former contractor for an amount of $15,500. Management is of the opinion that the basis of this counterclaim is unfounded and, consequently, no provision has been accounted for in the financial statements in this respect.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Corporation amended tax returns relating to certain previous years. Following the amendments, the Corporation believes it is in a position to receive refundable tax credits in excess of $3,700. The Corporation has chosen, at this time, not to account for any asset for such purpose, considering the file complexity, the uncertainties related to the review process and the expected timetable to obtain a settlement. Over the coming months, the Corporation will assess the appropriateness of recording a portion or the entire amount claimed according to the evolution of discussions with the tax authorities.

19. Segmented information

The Corporation operates gold mines at different sites in Quebec and Ontario. These operating sites are managed separately given their different locations. The Corporation assesses the performance of each segment based on earnings before taxes and discontinued operation. Accounting policies for each segment are the same as those used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

There was no difference in 2014 compared to annual financial statements of 2013 in the basis of segmentation or the basis of evaluation of segment result.

        Three months ended September 30, 2014    
  Segmented information             Exploration,      
  concerning the consolidated         Total   corporate      
  income statement Quebec   Ontario   segments   and others   Total  
    $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Revenues 18,587   15,628   34,215   -   34,215  
  Cost of sales 14,652   13,248   27,900   -   27,900  
   
  Gross profit 3,935   2,380   6,315   -   6,315  
   
 

Exploration and project evaluation

558   39   597   (84 ) 513  
 

Administration

-   -   -   1,578   1,578  
 

Loss on disposal of long-term assets

-   6   6   244   250  
 

Other revenues

(2 ) (7 ) (9 ) -   (9 )
   
    556   38   594   1,738   2,332  
   
  Operating earnings (loss) 3,379   2,342   5,721   (1,738 ) 3,983  
   
  Financial expenses 21   7   28   -   28  
  Financial revenues (2 ) -   (2 ) (162 ) (164 )
   
  Earnings (loss) before taxes 3,360   2,335   5,695   (1,576 ) 4,119  
   
 

Addition to property, plant and equipment

182   7,647   7,829   -   7,829  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

      Nine months ended September 30, 2014      
  Segmented information             Exploration,      
  concerning the consolidated         Total   corporate      
  income statement Quebec   Ontario   segments   and others   Total  
    $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Revenues 55,952   46,682   102,634   -   102,634  
  Cost of sales 48,693   38,101   86,794   -   86,794  
   
  Gross profit 7,259   8,581   15,840   -   15,840  
   
  Exploration and project evaluation 1,128   328   1,456   (218 ) 1,238  
  Administration -   -   -   5,682   5,682  
  Loss on disposal of long-term assets -   4   4   248   252  
  Other revenues (6 ) (23 ) (29 ) (7 ) (36 )
   
    1,122   309   1,431   5,705   7,136  
   
  Operating earnings (loss) 6,137   8,272   14,409   (5,705 ) 8,704  
   
  Financial expenses 62   21   83   -   83  
  Financial revenues (3 ) -   (3 ) (304 ) (307 )
   
Earnings (loss) before taxes 6,078   8,251   14,329   (5,401 ) 8,928  
   
  Addition to property, plant and equipment 1,829   16,028   17,857   745   18,602  
   
   
        September 30, 2014      
  Segmented information             Exploration,      
  concerning the consolidated         Total   corporate      
  statement of financial Quebec   Ontario   segments   and others   Total  
  position $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Current assets 18,268   10,379   28,647   32,251   60,898  
  Restricted deposits 369   594   963   46   1,009  
  Property, plant and equipment 10,309   70,353   80,662   2,552   83,214  
   
  Total assets 28,946   81,326   110,272   34,849   145,121  
   
  Current liabilities 8,120   9,622   17,742   5,595   23,337  
  Long-term debt 1,493   1,316   2,809   2,984   5,793  
  Asset retirement obligations 5,512   1,684   7,196   493   7,689  
  Deferred income and mining tax liabilities -   -   -   2,585   2,585  
   
  Total liabilities 15,125   12,622   27,747   11,657   39,404  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

        Three months ended September 30, 2013      
  Segmented information             Exploration,          
  concerning the consolidated         Total   corporate   Discontinued      
  income statement Quebec   Ontario   segments   and others   operation   Total  
    $   $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Revenues 11,059   11,058   22,117   -   (965 ) 21,152  
  Cost of sales 7,517   11,913   19,430   -   (775 ) 18,655  
   
  Gross profit 3,542   (855 ) 2,687   -   (190 ) 2,497  
   
  Exploration and project evaluation 542   1,401   1,943   175   (137 ) 1,981  
  Administration -   -   -   1,805   -   1,805  
  Loss (gain) on disposal of long-term assets (1 ) 82   81   -   1   82  
  Other revenues (8 ) (12 ) (20 ) (3 ) -   (23 )
   
    533   1,471   2,004   1,977   (136 ) 3,845  
   
  Operating earnings (loss) 3,009   (2,326 ) 683   (1,977 ) (54 ) (1,348 )
   
  Financial expenses 14   5   19   4   -   23  
  Financial revenues (1 ) (2 ) (3 ) (49 ) -   (52 )
   
  Earnings (loss) before taxes and discontinued operation 2,996   (2,329 ) 667   (1,932 ) (54 ) (1,319 )
   
  Net loss from                        
  discontinued operation (708 ) -   (708 ) -   -   (708 )
   
  Addition to property, plant                        
  and equipment (518 ) 7,005   6,487   -   -   6,487  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)

        Nine months ended September 30, 2013      
  Segmented information             Exploration,          
  concerning the consolidated         Total   corporate   Discontinued      
  income statement Quebec   Ontario segments   and others   operation   Total  
    $   $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Revenues 29,155   35,067   64,222   -   (1,837 ) 62,385  
  Cost of sales 22,903   33,729   56,632   -   (1,807 ) 54,825  
   
  Gross profit 6,252   1,338   7,590   -   (30 ) 7,560  
   
 

Exploration and project evaluation

1,853   4,020   5,873   1,073   -   6,946  
  Administration -   -   -   5,498   -   5,498  
 

Loss (gain) on disposal of long-term assets

(17 ) 83   66   34   17   117  
  Other revenues (17 ) (37 ) (54 ) (3 ) 4   (53 )
   
    1,819   4,066   5,885   6,602   21   12,508  
   
  Operating earnings (loss) 4,433   (2,728 ) 1,705   (6,602 ) (51 ) (4,948 )
   
  Financial expenses 43   14   57   16   -   73  
  Financial revenues (12 ) (2 ) (14 ) (432 ) 3   (443 )
   
 

Earnings (loss) before taxes and discontinued operation

4,402   (2,740 ) 1,662   (6,186 ) (54 ) (4,578 )
   
 

Net loss from discontinued operation

(708 ) -   (708 ) -   -   (708 )
   
 

Addition to property, plant and equipment

10,191   19,485   29,676   373   -   30,049  
   
   
          December 31, 2013 (Audited)      
  Segmented information             Exploration,      
  concerning the consolidated           Total   corporate      
  statement of financial     Quebec   Ontario   segments   and others   Total  
  position     $   $   $   $   $  
   
  Current assets     11,479   7,710   19,189   17,040   36,229  
  Restricted deposits     107   594   701   2,720   3,421  
  Property, plant and equipment   18,193   62,184   80,377   3,301   83,678  
   
  Total assets     29,779   70,488   100,267   23,061   123,328  
   
  Current liabilities     7,876   9,943   17,819   4,458   22,277  
  Long-term debt     1,573   2,912   4,485   711   5,196  
  Asset retirement obligations   5,451   1,662   7,113   490   7,603  
 

Deferred income and mining tax liabilities

  -   -   -   1,899   1,899  
   
  Total liabilities     14,900   14,517   29,417   7,558   36,975  

 

20. Approval of Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2014 were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on November 5, 2014.

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Exhibit 99.2


FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE

I, Elaine Ellingham, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Richmont Mines Inc., certify the following:

1.     

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Richmont Mines Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2014.

 

2.     

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

 

3.     

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

4.     

Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in Regulation 52-109 respecting Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (c. V-1.1, r. 27), for the issuer.

 

5.     

Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

(a)     

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

(i)     

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

(ii)     

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

(b)     

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1     

Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is « Integrated Framework (COSO Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) ».

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5.2     

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A

 

5.3     

Limitation on scope of design: N/A

 

6.     

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1st, 2014 and ended on September 30, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

Date: November 6, 2014

Elaine Ellingham (signed)
Elaine Ellingham
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.3


FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE

I, Nicole Veilleux, Vice-President, Finance of Richmont Mines Inc., certify the following:

1.     

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Richmont Mines Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2014.

 

2.     

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

3.     

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

4.     

Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in Regulation 52-109 respecting Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (c. V-1.1, r. 27), for the issuer.

 

5.     

Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

(a)     

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

(i)     

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

(ii)     

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

(b)     

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1     

Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is « Integrated Framework (COSO Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) ».

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5.2     

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A

 

5.3     

Limitation on scope of design: N/A

 

6.     

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1st, 2014 and ended on September 30, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

Date: November 6, 2014

Nicole Veilleux (signed)
Nicole Veilleux, CPA, CA
Vice-President, Finance

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