July 27 (Reuters) - Yamana Gold Inc YRI.TO
* Yamana Gold announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.04 from continuing operations including items
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.01 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Yamana Gold Inc - outlook for full year production expectations and guidance relating to company's six producing mines is 940,000 ounces of gold
* Yamana Gold Inc - outlook for full year production expectations and guidance relating to company's six producing mines is 940,000 ounces of gold
* Yamana Gold Inc - qtrly total production was 244,607 ounces of gold from Yamana's six producing mines
* Company reiterates production and cost guidance across all metals for year
* Yamana Gold Inc - evaluating selection of financial advisors to advise on potential strategic alternatives for Agua Rica
* Q2 average realized silver price per ounce $16.89 versus. $16.83
* Yamana Gold Inc - appointment of Andrea Bertone to its board of directors effective immediately
* In total, Yamana's board is now comprised of 12 directors
* Q2 silver produced 1.32 million ounces versus approximately 1.69 million ounces
* Yamana Gold advisors retained to advise on potential strategic alternatives including possible sale of 100 pct of Kirkland Lake property portfolio
* Qtrly average realized copper price per pound $2.52 versus $2.12
* Q2 average realized gold price per ounce $1,268 versus. $1,267
* Qtrly total gold production 288,830 ounces