Orezone Gold Reports Fatality at Stage I Hard Rock Plant Construction Site
OREZONE GOLD CORPORATION
450-505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V7X 1M3
T: 778-945-8977
Orezone Gold Reports Fatality at Stage I Hard Rock Plant Construction Site
May 9, 2025 – Vancouver, BC - Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone”) regrets
to report a fatality at the Stage I hard rock plant construction site at its Bombor é Gold Mine which
occurred on Thursday May 8th. This tragic incident involved an employee of a contractor who was fatally
injured in a vehicle-related incident. No other persons were injured in the accident.
Orezone is working with the relevant authorities and contracting companies involved to fully investigate
the incident.
Patrick Downey, President & CEO stated, “As a Company that prioritizes safety and the health of our
employees above a ll else, we are completely devastated by this casualty. Our thoughts and deepest
sympathies are with the family, friends and co-workers of our colleague as we offer our full support during
this difficult time.”
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 December 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
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.
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.
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release.