Jan 11 (Reuters) - Brio Gold Inc BRIO.TO
* Brio Gold exceeds 2016 production guidance and provides 2017 operational outlook
* Will be advancing re-commissioning of our santa luz mine for a planned re-start in first half of 2018
* Says affirms total 2017 production guidance of 223,000 to 243,000 ounces of gold
* Says in 2017, total cos is expected to be $995 to $1,015 per ounce
* Produced 189,662 ounces of gold in 2016, exceeding 2016 guidance, and also is a 32% increase when compared to 2015 gold production
* Gold all-in sustaining costs were $998 per ounce for 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: BRIO.TO