OREZONE GOLD FILES FINAL SHORT FORM PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH C$35 MILLION BOUGHT DEAL Final Short Form Prospectus is accessible on SEDAR+
OREZONE GOLD CORPORATION
450-505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V7X 1M3
T: 778-945-8977
OREZONE GOLD FILES FINAL SHORT FORM PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH
C$35 MILLION BOUGHT DEAL
Final Short Form Prospectus is accessible on SEDAR+
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
March 7, 2025 – Vancouver, BC - Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company”
or “Orezone”) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated February 23, 2025 in respect
of its bought deal offering of common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”), it has filed a final
short form prospectus dated March 7, 2025 (the “ Final Prospectus”) with the securities commissions in
all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, and has obtained a receipt therefor.
The Final Prospectus qualifies the distribution of 42,683,000 Common Shares at a price of C$0.82 per
Common Share (the “ Offering Price”) for aggregate gross proceeds of C$35,000,060 and up to an
additional 6,402,450 Common Shares at the Offering Price issuable upon exercise of the over -allotment
option granted to the underwriter, all as more fully described in the Final Prospectus (the “ Offering”).
Closing of the Offering is expected on or about March 13, 202 5, and is subject to customary closing
conditions and regulatory approval, including final approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Access to the Final Prospectus and any amendment is provided in accordance with securities legislation
relating to procedures for providing access to a short form prospectus and any amendment. The Final
Prospectus is accessible under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. An electronic or
paper copy of the Final Prospectus and any amendment may be obtained, without charge, from Canaccord
Genuity Corp. by email at [email protected] by providing the contact with an email address or address, as
applicable. Prospective investors should read the Final Prospectus in its entirety before making an
investment decision.
The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United
States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States absent
U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release
does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to b uy any securities in the
United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any
public offering of securities in t he United States must be made by means of a prospectus containing
detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.
About Orezone Gold Corporation
Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE OTCQX: ORZCF) is a West African gold producer engaged in mining,
developing, and exploring its flagship Bomboré Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. The Bomboré mine achieved
commercial production on its oxide operations on Decembe r 1, 2022, and is now focused on its staged
hard rock expansion that is expected to materially increase annual and life-of-mine gold production from
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the processing of hard rock mineral reserves. Orezone is led by an experienced team focused on social
responsibility and sustainability with a proven track record in project construction and operations,
financings, capital markets and M&A.
The technical report entitled Bomboré Phase II Expansion, Definitive Feasibility Study is available on
SEDAR+ and the Company’s website.
Contact Information
Patrick Downey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin MacKenzie
Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Tel: 1 778 945 8977 / Toll Free: 1 888 673 0663
[email protected] / www.orezone.com
For further information please contact Orezone at +1 (778) 945-8977 or visit the Company’s website at
www.orezone.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain information that may constitute “forward-looking information” within
the meaning of applicable Canadian Securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of applicable U.S. securities laws (together, “forward -looking statements”). Forward-looking
statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”,
“anticipate”, “estimate”, “potential”, “possible” and other similar words, or statements that certain events
or conditions “may”, “will”, “could”, or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements in this press release
include, but are not limited to closing of the Offering, and regulatory and TSX approval thereof.
All such forward -looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by
management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments, as well as other factors management and the qualified persons believe are
appropriate in the circumstances.
All forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that
could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward -looking
statements including, but not limited to, delays caused by pandemics, terrorist or other violent attacks
(including cyber security attacks), the failure of parties to contracts to honour contractual commitments,
unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; social or
labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; unexpected failure or inadequacy of infrastructure, the
possibility of unanticipated costs and expenses, accidents and equipment breakdowns, political risk,
unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic, market or business
conditions, the failure of exploration programs, including drilling programs, to deliver anticipated results
and the failure of ongoing and uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financin g needed in
the future, and other factors described in the Company ’s most recent annual information form and
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management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on forward-looking statements.
Although the forward -looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what
management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors
that actual results will be consistent with these forward -looking statements. These forward -looking
statements are made as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation
to update or revise the forward -looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances
occurring after the date of this press release.