OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (“OceanaGold” or the “Company” - https://www.commodity-tv.com/ondemand/companies/profil/oceanagold-corp/) is pleased to announce that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“ACOE”) has issued the Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision (“SEIS ROD”) and granted a permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (“404 Permit”) for the expansion of the Haile Gold Mine (“Haile”) located in Kershaw, South Carolina. The receipt of the SEIS ROD and 404 Permit by the ACOE completes the federal permitting process for the Haile expansion.
In addition, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (“DHEC”) issued the Mine Operating Permit (“MOP”) on December 14, 2022, which, following a statutory 15-day period, will become final and will complete the state permitting process for the Haile expansion.
OceanaGold President and CEO, Gerard Bond, said “The receipt of the Haile SEIS ROD and the MOP represents a significant milestone for OceanaGold, putting the Company on a clear path to deliver increased gold production and lower unit costs at this cornerstone asset. We are thrilled to be progressing the next stage of Haile’s growth as we expand our operations underground and, with exploration success, pursue further opportunities to profitably extend the mine life.”
The receipt of the SEIS ROD, 404 Permit and the MOP allows for development and operation of the underground mine and an expansion of the operating footprint to allow for additional waste containment facilities and expanded tailings storage capacity.
With the early works program approved in the third quarter, underground development of the main production decline and exhaust ventilation portals is safely progressing in-line with plan. First ore from the Haile underground remains on-track for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023.
About OceanaGold
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance. We are committed to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders. Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a strong pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America, Didipio Mine in the Philippines, and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand.
For further information please contact:
Brian Martin, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604 678-4096
ir@oceanagold.com
Sabina Srubiski, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604-678-4095
ir@oceanagold.com
Media Relations:
Anita Kharbanda, Acting Group Manager, Communications
Tel: +61 420 696 937
info@oceanagold.com
www.oceanagold.com | Twitter: @OceanaGold
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Certain information contained in this public release may be deemed “forward-looking” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future performance and reflect the Company’s expectations regarding the generation of free cash flow, execution of business strategy, future growth, future production, estimated costs, results of operations, business prospects and opportunities of OceanaGold Corporation and its related subsidiaries. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements and information. They include, among others, the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates and related assumptions, inherent operating risks and those risk factors identified in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form prepared and filed with securities regulators which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s name. There are no assurances the Company can fulfil forward-looking statements and information. Such forward-looking statements and information are only predictions based on current information available to management as of the date that such predictions are made; actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing the Company, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual outcomes or results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The information contained in this release is not investment or financial product advice.
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In addition, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (“DHEC”) issued the Mine Operating Permit (“MOP”) on December 14, 2022, which, following a statutory 15-day period, will become final and will complete the state permitting process for the Haile expansion.
OceanaGold President and CEO, Gerard Bond, said “The receipt of the Haile SEIS ROD and the MOP represents a significant milestone for OceanaGold, putting the Company on a clear path to deliver increased gold production and lower unit costs at this cornerstone asset. We are thrilled to be progressing the next stage of Haile’s growth as we expand our operations underground and, with exploration success, pursue further opportunities to profitably extend the mine life.”
The receipt of the SEIS ROD, 404 Permit and the MOP allows for development and operation of the underground mine and an expansion of the operating footprint to allow for additional waste containment facilities and expanded tailings storage capacity.
With the early works program approved in the third quarter, underground development of the main production decline and exhaust ventilation portals is safely progressing in-line with plan. First ore from the Haile underground remains on-track for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023.
About OceanaGold
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance. We are committed to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders. Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a strong pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America, Didipio Mine in the Philippines, and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand.
For further information please contact:
Brian Martin, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604 678-4096
ir@oceanagold.com
Sabina Srubiski, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604-678-4095
ir@oceanagold.com
Media Relations:
Anita Kharbanda, Acting Group Manager, Communications
Tel: +61 420 696 937
info@oceanagold.com
www.oceanagold.com | Twitter: @OceanaGold
Cautionary Statement for Public Release
Certain information contained in this public release may be deemed “forward-looking” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future performance and reflect the Company’s expectations regarding the generation of free cash flow, execution of business strategy, future growth, future production, estimated costs, results of operations, business prospects and opportunities of OceanaGold Corporation and its related subsidiaries. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements and information. They include, among others, the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates and related assumptions, inherent operating risks and those risk factors identified in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form prepared and filed with securities regulators which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s name. There are no assurances the Company can fulfil forward-looking statements and information. Such forward-looking statements and information are only predictions based on current information available to management as of the date that such predictions are made; actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing the Company, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual outcomes or results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The information contained in this release is not investment or financial product advice.
NOT FOR DISSEMINATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES.
