OceanaGold 2017 AGM Voting Results

 

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MELBOURNE, July 18, 2017 /CNW/ - OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC, TSX:OGC) ("the Company") wishes to advise on the outcome of the coting results from the Annual General and Special Meeting held today.

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.12.2 and the rules of TSX, we advise details of the resolutions and the proxies received in respect of each resolution.

1A) Election of Director - Mr James E. Askew

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1B) Election of Director - Mr Jose P. Leviste Jr.

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1C) Election of Director - Dr Geoff W. Raby

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1D) Election of Director - Mr Michael F. Wilkes

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1E) Election of Director - Mr William H. Myckatyn

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1F) Election of Director - Mr Paul B. Sweeney

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

1G) Election of Director - Ms Diane R. Garrett

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

2) Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution

3) Passing of Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The instructions given to validly appointed proxies in respect of the resolution were as follows:

The motion was carried as an ordinary resolution.

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold Corporation is a mid-tier, high-margin, multinational gold producer with assets located in the Philippines, New Zealand and the United States. The Company's assets encompass its flagship operation, the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. On the North Island of New Zealand, the Company operates the high-grade Waihi Gold Mine while on the South Island of New Zealand, the Company operates the largest gold mine in the country at the Macraes Goldfield which is made up of a series of open pit mines and the Frasers underground mine. In the United States, the Company is currently commissioning the Haile Gold Mine, a top-tier asset located in South Carolina. The Company expects the Haile Gold Mine to commence commercial production in the third quarter of 2017. OceanaGold also has a significant pipeline of organic growth and exploration opportunities in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions.

OceanaGold has operated sustainably over the past 27 years with a proven track-record for environmental management and community and social engagement. The Company has a strong social license to operate and works collaboratively with its valued stakeholders to identify and invest in social programs that are designed to build capacity and not dependency.

In 2017, the Company expects to produce 550,000 to 610,000 ounces of gold and 15,000 to 17,000 tonnes of copper with sector leading All-In Sustaining Costs that range from $600 to $650 per ounce sold.

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, sovereign risks, risk of suspension 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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