News: NCM Newcrest Mining posts 2.6 pct rise in March quarter gold production from prior quarter;...

April 25 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining Ltd (NCM) :

• March quarterly report
• Qtrly group silver producion 817,484 ounces versus 584,043 ounces in December

  quarter

• Qtrly group gold production 636,521 ounces versus 620,691 ounces in December

  quarter

• FY 2016 group gold production guidance remains unchanged at 2.4moz to 2.6moz
• Says FY 2016 group AISC spend guidance has decreased to USD 1,875 - 1,975M
• FY 2016 group capital expenditure guidance has decreased to USD 440 million -

  540 million

• Qtrly group copper production 22,924 tonnes versus 17,581 tonnes in December

  quarter

• Mining is unlikely to resume at the kencana mine before the end of FY 2016
• FY 2016 copper and silver production guidance remains unchanged
• Sustaining capital expenditure in the final quarter is expected to be higher

  than prior quarters