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In 2009 I bought some Northgate Minerals, which was subsequently bought out by AuRico Gold. What is your current recommendation on this stock?

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AuRico Gold, $5.24, symbol AUQ on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 247.1 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; www.auricogold.com), operates the El Chanate gold mine in Mexico, which produced 71,864 ounces in 2013. The company’s Young-Davidson gold mine in Northern Ontario reached full production in 2013, with total output of 120,738 ounces. AuRico hasn’t yet released its financial results for 2013, but in the three months ended September 30, 2013, revenue rose 36.5%, to $54.3 million from $39.8 million. Cash flow jumped, to $0.09 a share from nil per share a year earlier. Higher gold production offset lower gold prices. The company’s balance sheet is strong, with cash of $140.1 million, or $0.57 a share. The stock yields a high 3.1%. AuRico’s rising production from its two mines plus its cash balance and high yield give it a lot of appeal. AuRico is a buy for aggressive investors. investors…