Centerra Gold Reports Kumtor Mine Receives Discharge Permit
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NEWS RELEASE
Centerra Gold Reports Kumtor Mine Receives Discharge Permit
Toronto, Canada, April 19, 2017: Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG) reports that the Kumtor operation, located
in the Kyrgyz Republic, has received its 2017 maximum allowable discharge (“MAD”) permit which allows
for discharge of treated effluent from its tailings management facility starting in the spring. Kumtor now has
all the necessary permits and approvals in place for continuous operations throughout 2017.
About Centerra
Centerra is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and
acquiring gold properties in North America, Asia and o ther markets worldwide. Centerra is the largest
Western-based gold producer in Central Asia. Centerra’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
under the symbol CG. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Information contained in this news release which are not statements of historical facts may be “forward -
looking information” for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward -looking information
involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and performance to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. The words “believe”,
“expect”, “anticipate”, and similar expressions identify forward -looking information. These forward -looking
statements relate to, among other things, the expectations for continuous mining operations at the Kumtor
Mine in 2017.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while
considered reasonable by Centerra, are inherently subject to significant political, business, economic and
competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward looking information. Factors that could cause actual results or
events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things , political risks associated
with the Company’s operations in the Kyrgyz Republic, the impact of changes in, or to the more aggressive
enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices in the Kyrgyz Republic, including any unjustified
civil or cri minal action against the Company, its affiliates or its current or former employees; the impact of
any actions taken by the Kyrgyz Republic Government and Parliament relating to the agreements governing
the Kumtor Project which are inconsistent with the rights of Centerra and Kumtor Gold Company under such
agreements; any impact on the purported cancellation of Kumtor’s land use rights at the Kumtor Project
pursuant to a court claim commenced by the Kyrgyz Republic General Prosecutor’s Office; and the risks
related to other outstanding litigation affecting the Company’s operations in the Kyrgyz Republic . See
section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A for December 31, 2016 and
Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
There can be no assurances that forward -looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as
many factors and future events, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or
achievements to vary or differ materially, from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be
expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference.
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Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Centerra,
and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward -looking
information is as of April 19 , 2017 . Centerra assumes no obligation to update or revise for ward looking
information to reflect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such
forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
For more information:
John W. Pearson
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 204-1953
Additional information on Centerra is available on the Company’s web site at www.centerragold.com
and at SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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