"FY17 group gold production is expected to be around the bottom end of the guidance range," Newcrest said.

Gold production of 168,579 ounces from the Cadia mine in the March quarter was slightly lower compared with the previous quarter, according to the company.

However, Newcrest maintained production guidance for the Cadia mine of between 730,000 and 820,000 ounces of gold as well as about 65,000 tonnes of copper this financial year.

(Reporting by James Regan)