June 20 (Reuters) - Perseus Mining Ltd PRU.AX :
* Equity raising to fund growth PRU.AX
* Institutional placement to raise up to approximately A$61 million
* Proceeds raised via the equity raising will be used to fund and accelerate
perseus's growth strategy
* Says new shares to be issued at A$0.50 per share
* Expecting FY 2016 gold production to be towards the lower end of production
guidance range at between 152,000 - 157,000 ounces
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