TORONTO, July 13, 2016/CNW Telbec/ - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE MKT: RIC) ('Richmont' or the 'Corporation'), announced that it will release the Corporations' second quarter financial results before the market open on Monday, August 8, 2016. The financial statements will be available on the Corporation's website at www.richmont-mines.com or www.sedar.com.

Webcast and Conference Call
A webcast and conference call will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Senior management will be on the call to discuss the results.

Conference Call Access

• International & Toronto: 1-416-764-8688
• Canada& U.S. Toll Free: 1-888-390-0546

Please ask to be placed into the Richmont Mines 2016 Second Quarter Results Conference Call.

Conference Call Live Webcast
The conference call will be broadcast live on the Internet via webcast. To access the webcast, please follow this link:
http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=1221836&s=1&k=4BF022AEDB00EC80C28A6E55008FCE7C

Archive Call Access
If you are unable to attend the conference call, a replay will be available until 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Monday, August 15, 2016by dialing the appropriate number below:

• International & Toronto: 1-416-764-8677 Passcode: 882550#
• Canada& U.S. Toll Free: 1-888-390-0541 Passcode: 882550#

Archive Webcast
The webcast will be archived for 90 days. To access the archived webcast, visit the Corporation's website at www.richmont-mines.com or follow this link:
http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=1221836&s=1&k=4BF022AEDB00EC80C28A6E55008FCE7C

About Richmont Mines Inc.
Richmont Mines has produced over 1.6 million ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontarioand Newfoundlandsince beginning production. The Corporation currently produces gold from the Island Gold Mine in Ontario, and the Beaufor Mine in Quebec. The Corporation is also advancing development of the significant high-grade resource extension at depth of the Island Gold Mine in Ontario. With 35 years of experience in gold production, exploration and development, and prudent financial management, the Corporation is well-positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base and to successfully enter its next phase of growth.

SOURCE Richmont Mines

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