Form 6-K RICHMONT MINES INC For: Oct 08

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of October, 2015.

Commission File Number 001-14598

RICHMONT MINES INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

161, avenue Principale, Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) J9X 4P6
(Address of principal executive office)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	PRESS RELEASE

Richmont Mines Inc., Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 810, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 Canada

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RICHMONT REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER PRODUCTION RESULTS;
REAFFIRMS INCREASED ANNUAL PRODUCTION GUIDANCE

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, October 8, 2015 - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE MKT: RIC) (“Richmont” or the “Corporation”), delivered another strong quarter with a year-to-date production of 75,651 ounces that is in-line with planned levels and positions the Corporation to achieve the higher-end of the increased annual production guidance of between 87,000 and 95,000 ounces that was announced on August 6. (All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.)

Highlights for the third quarter include:

• During the third quarter the Corporation produced 23,478 ounces of gold (22,962 ounces sold) and reported total revenues of $34.1 million.

• Production for the third quarter was underpinned by another strong quarter from the Island Gold Mine, which reported production of 15,076 ounces of gold (14,233 ounces sold), in-line with planned levels and on track to meet the higher-end of annual production guidance.

• For the nine-month period, production was 75,651 ounces (75,319 ounces sold), with total revenues of $111.9 million.

• The Corporation ended the quarter with a strong cash balance of approximately $76.5 million to maintain a solid balance sheet that will support the Corporation’s growth profile going forward.

• A 23,000 metre directional drilling program was announced at the highly prospective Island Gold property to test the down plunge extension of the deposit where the Corporation previously reported an intercept of 19.87 g/t over 3.93 metres at a depth of 1,200 metres.

• Effective September 18, 2015 the Corporation was added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index.

Operational Highlights

“We are pleased to deliver another solid quarter of production, particularly from our cornerstone Island Gold operation. Our focus in 2015 has been to leverage the significant growth potential we see at Island Gold. This includes the completion of a milling and mining study, which is expected to be released in the latter part of October and was designed to evaluate additional opportunities to increase operating capacity throughout the operation. Also during the quarter, we have advanced our strategic drilling program that targets both increasing our mineral reserves and resources as well as identifying new mineralization both laterally and at depth.” commented Renaud Adams, President and CEO. “We begin the fourth quarter well positioned with a quality asset base in Canada, and additional exploration potential yet to be realized, all of which is underpinned by a solid balance sheet that will support our strategic growth plans.”

Island Gold Highlights

• Production for the quarter was 15,076 ounces, in-line with the prior quarter. For the nine month period the Island Gold Mine produced 40,837 ounces, well in-line to meet the higher-end of annual guidance production levels.

• Underground productivity for the quarter averaged 669 tonnes per day at higher than planned head grades of 7.27 g/t as mining activities continued in the higher-grade Goudreau Zone.

• The mill averaged 722 tpd during the quarter, with recoveries of 97.1%. Mill productivity was slightly lower than the prior quarter as mining activities were transitioning to new resources below the 500 metre level. Long-hole mining from this first mining horizon (above the 635 metre level) will begin in the fourth quarter. The Corporation continues to test the mill at higher throughput levels of 900 tonnes per day and in September achieved 24 days with productivity exceeding 900 tonnes per day, including one day where throughput reached 1,000 tonnes.

• A planned 3 week shutdown of the underground mine and a corresponding 2 week mill shutdown in October will accommodate a power upgrade, which will impact production in the fourth quarter. This scheduled upgrade of existing infrastructure will support ongoing development plans, productivity enhancement and drilling requirements and has been incorporated into the 2015 production guidance. At the completion of the shutdown and related upgrade, the capacity of the mill facility will be increased to 900 tonnes per day.

• Development of the main access ramp progressed during the quarter to reach 725 vertical metres, with a target of 750 vertical metres by the end of the year.

• A 23,000 metre deep directional drilling program was announced during the quarter, which was designed to further expand resources at depth, below the current one million ounce global gold resource.

• A milling and mining study that is evaluating several optimized mining scenarios is nearing completion and a preliminary version is expected to be released in latter part of October.

Beaufor Highlights

• Production for the quarter was 5,714 ounces (5,919 ounces sold) and 20,759 ounces (21,638 ounces sold) for the nine-month period.

• Underground productivity at the Beaufor Mine averaged 338 tonnes per day at a head grade of 5.93 g/t for the quarter, in-line with planned levels.

• Development of the Q Zone advanced during the quarter with a target of reaching the mineralized structure by the end of 2015 or early 2016.

Monique Highlights

• Production for the quarter was 2,688 ounces (2,810 ounces sold) decreased over the prior quarter as the operation began processing the lower-grade stockpile ore during the quarter.

• The processing of the lower grade stockpile will be completed by the latter part of the fourth quarter as planned.

Upcoming News Flow

• Release of Island Gold milling and mining preliminary study (latter part of October).

• Q3 Financial Results (Nov. 5 pre-market).

• Exploration results (mid-December).

About Richmont Mines Inc.
Richmont Mines has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since 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 25 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. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation and disclaims any responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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For more information, please contact:

Renaud Adams, President and CEO	Anne Day, Vice-President, Investor Relations
RICHMONT MINES INC.	RICHMONT MINES INC.
Phone: 416 368-0291 ext. 101	Phone: 416 368-0291 ext. 105
Ticker symbol: RIC
Listings: TSX – NYSE MKT
Web Site: www.richmont-mines.com
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