Oceanagold Achieves Full Year 2021 Guidance ON Record Annual Production from Haile
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NEWS RELEASE
24 January 2022
OCEANAGOLD ACHIEVES FULL YEAR 2021 GUIDANCE ON RECORD ANNUAL
PRODUCTION FROM HAILE
(All financial figures are unaudited and denominated in US Dollars unless otherwise stated)
(BRISBANE) OceanaGold Corporation ( TSX: OGC) (ASX: OGC) (the “Company”) is pleased t o announce its
preliminary full year and fourth quarter 202 1 operational results for the year ended December 31, 2021. The
numbers contained in this document are unaudited and subject to finalisation. The Company will release its
complete 2021 audited financial and operational results after TSX market close on Wednesday February 23,
2022 (Toronto Eastern Standard Time).
Key Highlights
• Consolidated full year gold production increased 20% year-on-year with 362,807 ounces produced.
• Consolidated fourth quarter 2021 gold production of 106,591 ounces, a 35% increase quarter-on-quarter.
• Unaudited consolidated All-In Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) for the full year of $1,247 per ounce and cash
costs of $742 per ounce on gold sales of 381,562 ounces.
• Unaudited consolidated AISC for the fourth quarter of $1,326 per ounce on 105,336 ounces of gold sold.
• Haile exceeded full year production guidance with an annual record of 189,975 ounces of gold produced.
• Didipio exceeded full year production guidance with 14, 863 ounces of gold and 2,323 tonnes of copper
produced over only two months; ramp-up to full production tracking ahead of schedule.
• Cash balance increased to $133 million with total immediate available liquidity increasing to $163 million.
Scott Sullivan, Acting CEO of OceanaGold said, “We finished the year with a strong fourth quarter of production,
backed by solid operational performances from Haile , which delivered a record annual gold output and Didipio,
where ramp-up is advancing ahead of schedule. We are delivering on our commitments by achieving our full
year consolidated guidance and generating positive free cash flow for the first time in over two years.”
“OceanaGold is focused on delivering value to shareholders over the long term by consistently executing our
business plans and making prudent investment decisions geared to maximise the value of our operations .
Although we have made significant improvements to the business over the past several months, we have more
work ahead of us to implement additional changes and regain our st atus as one of the premier gold miners in
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the industry. I have full confidence that we will achieve this and regain our favoured market position over the
short, medium and long term.”
Table 1 – Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Operational Results
Full Year 2021 Haile Didipio Waihi Macraes
Consolidated
2021 2020
Production, Sales & Costs
Gold Produced koz 190.0 14.9 27.7 130.3 362.8 301.7
Gold Sales koz 195.0 29.9 26.4 130.3 381.6 310.5
Average Gold Price US$/oz 1,801 1,809 1,776 1,864 1,821 1,597 (1)
Copper Produced kt - 2.3 - - 2.3 -
Copper Sales kt - 5.1 - - 5.1 -
Average Copper Price US$/lb - 4.39 - - 4.39 -
Cash Costs US$/oz 649 (116) 1,293 968 742 866
Site AISC (2) US$/oz 1,060 (25) 1,701 1,468 1,247 1,278
Operating Physicals
Material Mined kt 43,475 336 519 47,637 91,967 85,904
Waste Mined kt 40,261 7 230 42,729 83,227 75,296
Ore Mined kt 3,214 328 289 4,909 8,740 10,608
Mill Feed kt 3,146 594 292 5,263 9,294 9,067
Mill Feed Grade g/t 2.21 0.88 3.23 0.93 1.44 1.27
Gold Recovery % 84.2 87.0 91.1 81.9 83.3 81.4
Quarter ended 31 Dec 2021 Haile Didipio Waihi Macraes
Consolidated
Q4 2021 Q4 2020
Production, Sales & Costs
Gold Produced koz 42.5 14.9 11.9 37.4 106.6 99.2
Gold Sales koz 46.5 10.7 11.5 36.6 105.3 96.4
Average Gold Price US$/oz 1,787 1,928 1,791 1,799 1,806 1,726 (1)
Copper Produced kt - 2.3 - - 2.3 -
Copper Sales kt - 1.7 - - 1.7 -
Average Copper Price US$/lb - 4.74 - - 4.74 -
Cash Costs US$/oz 636 (236) 1,330 1,158 805 783
Site AISC (2) US$/oz 1,161 16 1,845 1,469 1,326 1,080
Operating Physicals
Material Mined kt 10,483 336 228 12,387 23,433 21,574
Waste Mined kt 9,776 7 113 10,862 20,759 17,770
Ore Mined kt 707 328 115 1,525 2,674 3,804
Mill Feed kt 843 594 119 1,528 3,084 2,374
Mill Feed Grade g/t 1.85 0.88 3.35 0.93 1.27 1.54
Gold Recovery % 82.7 87.0 92.6 81.6 83.4 84.1
(1) Realised gains and losses on gold hedging are included in the consolidated average gold price. Realised gains and losses on
gold hedging are not included in the site average gold prices.
(2) Site AISC are exclusive of Corporate general and administrative expe nses and have been restated in prior periods; accordingly,
Consolidated AISC is inclusive of Corporate general and administrative expenses.
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For the full year, OceanaGold achieved its consolidated production and cost guidance. On a consolidated basis,
the Company produced 362,807 ounces of gold and 2,323 tonnes of copper. Gold production was approximately
20% higher over 2020 due to significant year -on-year record gold output at Haile, the successful re -start and
continued ramp-up of operations at Didipio and ramp-up of Martha Underground at Waihi, which was partially
offset by lower head grades and mill feed from Macraes. Fourth quarter consolidated production was 106, 591
ounces of gold, an approximate 35% quarter-on-quarter increase on the back of a greater output from the New
Zealand operations and increasing production contribution from Didipio.
On a consolidated basis, the Company recorded an AISC of $1,247 per ounce on gold sales of 381,562 ounces
and copper sales of 5,104 tonnes. F ourth quarter consolidated AISC was $1,326 per ounce on gold sales of
105,336 ounces and copper sales of 1,748 tonnes . AISC was similar year -on-year with higher sales offset by
increased sustaining capital investments. The Company’s AISC increased 10% quarter -on-quarter on higher
cash costs and sustaining capital, which was partially offset by higher gold sales.
Haile Gold Mine – United States
For the full year, Haile produced an annual record of 189,975 ounces of gold, exceeding its full year production
guidance range of 175,000 to 180,000 ounces, a range that was lifted twice over the course of 2021. Haile’s
year-on-year production increased nearly 40% as a result of higher grades mined and processed as well as
operational and productivity improvements implemented throughout the year . Haile’s fourth quarter gold
production was 42,484 ounces, slightly lower than the previous quarter as guided however, the result exceeded
expectation due to continued mining and processing of higher grades. Full year AISC at Haile was $1,060 per
gold ounce sold, well below its full year AISC guidance range, while fourth quarter AISC was $1,161 per ounce
sold.
The Haile Technical Review is ongoing, and the Company now expects to release the preliminary results of the
study in the first quarter. The Company continues to expect the SEIS Final Record of Decision in the first quarter
and anticipates receipt of subsequent operating permits shortly thereafter. The permits are necessary to allow
underground mine development, expansion of the operating footprint to accommodate the build -out of future
waste storage facilities and increased water discharge rates. As previously guided, the ongoing delay in the
finalisation of the SEIS is impacting productivity at Haile , where mining rates are limited by additional material
and water re -handling, reducing output and increasing costs . Upon receipt of the necess ary permits, the
Company expects more efficient operations with fewer constraints and lower mining unit costs to be delivered
progressively over a two-year period.
Didipio Gold-Copper Mine – Philippines
At Didipio, following the restart of processing in early November, the operation produced 14,863 ounces of gold
and 2,323 tonnes of copper, exceeding the Company’s 2021 guidance range of 7,000 to 12,000 ounces of gold
and 1,000 tonnes of copper. Didipio’s by-product AISC for the year was negative $25 per ounce on sales of
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29,889 ounces of gold and 5,104 tonnes of copper. Fourth quarter AISC was $16 per ounce on gold sales of
10,738 ounces and copper sales of 1,748 tonnes. This included the sale of all remaining pre -existing copper-
gold concentrate inventory on hand . The r amp-up of oper ations to full production rates is advancing ahead of
schedule.
Macraes Gold Mine – New Zealand
At Macraes, the operation produced 130,287 ounces of gold for the full year , including 37,385 ounces in the
fourth quarter. Although the full year result is below the lower end of guidance, the quarter-on-quarter production
increased 45% on the back of a higher head grade and increased mill feed. Full year production was impacted
by inclement weather early in 2021 resulting in delayed access to higher grade zones, mill disruptions related to
mill motor failures, geotechnical challenges at Coronation North and COVID -19 restrictions in the second and
third quarters. In the fourth quarter, the operation delivered first production from Golden Point Underground as
expected.
Full year AISC was $1,468 per ounce on 130,305 ounces of gold sold while fourth quarter AISC was $1,469 per
ounce on gold sales of 36,615 ounces. The Company expects Macraes to deliver a stronger operational result
in 2022 consistent with operational improvements implemented in the second half of 2021 and the continued
ramp-up of the Golden Point Underground mine.
Waihi Gold Mine – New Zealand
The Waihi operation produced 27,682 ounces of gold for the full year , including 11,859 ounces in the fourth
quarter, which was 57% higher than the previous quarter. The production increase was attributed to the continued
ramp-up of mining rates from the Martha Underground leading to higher mill feed where continuous processing
commenced at the end of the second quarter. Production was impacted by various local and regional COVID-19
restrictions and isolation requirements following the lifting of the Go vernment mandated lockdowns and from
negative reconciliation, which was previously flagged. The Company continues to increase drilling to assist mine
planning efforts and does not expect long-term impacts related to the resource model.
For the full year, Waihi’s AISC was $1,701 per ounce on gold sales of 26,373 ounces, while fourth quarter AISC
was $ 1,845 per ounce on 11,517 ounces of gold sold. Looking ahead to 2022, the Company expect s the
continued ramp-up of operations at the Martha Underground , with a significant increase to gold production and
decrease in costs.
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2021 Full Year Results Webcast
The Company will host its 2021 Full Year Results Webcast at 5:30pm on Wednesday February 2 3, 2022
(Toronto, Eastern Standard Time) / 9:30am on Thursday February 24, 2022 (Melbourne, Eastern Daylight Time).
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If you are unable to attend the call, a recording will be available for viewing on the Company’s website.
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Authorised for release to market by OceanaGold Corporate Company Secretary, Liang Tang.
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About OceanaGold
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental,
and social performance. For 30 years, we have been contributing 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 significant pipeline of organic
growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including Didipio Mine in the Philippines;
Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and Haile Gold Mine in the Unite d States of America.
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