OREANDA-NEWS. December 10, 2012. Highland Gold Mining Limited ("Highland Gold" or the "Company") announces that the work at its new stand-alone processing facility at Belaya Gora ("BG") is progressing well given the difficult winter conditions. Commissioning is expected in Q1 of 2013 with first gold production in April.

Highland Gold reiterates its 2012 production guidance of 200,000 to 215,000 ounces of gold and gold equivalents. BG is expected to contribute towards higher group production next year and 2013 production guidance will be provided as usual at the start of the year.