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CEO Mick Wilkes outlines the future of OceanaGold and dis key acquisitions recently completed, including the purchas Waihi Gold mine and Haile Gold mine. Written by: Robert Spence Produced by: Andy Turner
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orn and bred in New Zealand, OceanaGold was originally founded in 1989 as Macraes Mining. Starting from a single mine, the mining company has developed into a significant multinational gold producer with a dynamic portfolio of operating, development, and exploration assets in New Zealand, the Philippines and most recently the United States. “We’ve gone from a single asset gold mining company to a
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multinational gold producer with four mines in three countries,” said Mick Wilkes, OceanaGold’s Managing Director and CEO. In recent months, the mining firm has secured a string of key additions to build upon, including the purchase of Newmont Mining’s Waihi Gold Mine in New Zealand and the Haile Gold Mine in the U.S, and under the leadership of Wilkes, OceanaGold is poised for a breakthrough year in 2016 and beyond.
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Building a high quality gold mining Company Today, OceanaGold controls and operates a portfolio of mines in the three largest goldfields in New Zealand, including the Macraes operation. As OceanaGold’s pride and joy, the Macraes operation has been operating since 1990 and has produced over four million ounces of gold to date. The site is comprised of an open pit and an underground mine (Frasers
Underground), commissioned in 2008. “The project started out with a seven year mine life. It’s never been particularly profitable as it contains a very low grade, but through the tenacity of our workforce and their innovation, they’ve been able to keep the operation generating a positive cash flow,” said Wilkes. According to Wilkes, Macraes has an estimated 4 million ounces of gold left in resources but it’s an “incremental process” that
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includes more exploration and a few more years. With the addition of the Frasers Underground mine, which is currently 740 meters below surface and 200 meters below sea level, including over 48 kilometers of developed tunnel drives, OceanaGold intends to continue tapping the asset—despite low gold prices. “The vision at Macraes hasn’t changed but the strategy has. We needed to adapt to the changing economic environment, and when prices dropped in 2013, we were able to quickly adjust,” said Wilkes.
“At Frasers, we’re chasing the higher grade hanging walls where we know we can mine profitably. It’s a very efficient design and we continue to chase higher grades and zones at new depths.” In the Philippines, OceanaGold owns and operates the high grade gold-copper mine, Didipio, located on the island of Luzon north of Manila. The operation is home to roughly 1,800 Filipino employees, with approximately 50 percent derived from local communities in the immediate vicinity of the mine. According to Wilkes, OceanaGold w w w. o c e a n a g o l d . c o m
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actively recruits, hires and trains locals for the operation. “Our workforce at Dipidio is 99 percent Filipinos. We’re very proud of that 99 percent,” said Wilkes. “We’re putting a lot of effort to developing the workforce here. The same thing applies to our New Zealand and Macraes workforce, and future locations.” The mine, which commenced production in 2013, has a cost structure in the lowest quartile across the industry, with negative All-In Sustaining Costs in its first full year of commercial operations.
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“2015 was another good year, with cost in line,” said Wilkes. “Although the copper price was lower than expected last year, we do expect the copper price to come back strongly in the next couple of years.” The Right Assets In October 2015, OceanaGold finalized the acquisition of the Waihi Gold Mine from Newmont Mining. The mine, which achieved record gold production in 2014, producing 3.5 million tons of gold, represents a calculated move for the New Zealand company.
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“The Waihi Operation represents a strong strategic fit with our existing business, and we are excited to welcome this high quality asset and its talented team into OceanaGold,” said Wilkes. “Our ambition is to be the gold producer of choice globally and our strategy to get there is invest in high quality assets.” Waihi is comprised of two areas: the Martha Open Pit and associated underground mines, including the Correnso Underground mine, which
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is the current active operation at the site producing approximately 130,000 ounces of gold each year. According to OceanaGold, Waihi has a combined open pit and underground Proved and Probable Reserves estimated as 1.52 Mt at 6.33 g/t Au and 24.0 g/t Ag containing 310 koz of gold and 1,173 koz of silver. “We purchased Waihi with a three year mine life and we fully expect to extend that through exploration and
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permitting,” said Wilkes. Another upside of the purchase is its location. The township of Waihi is situated near the east coast of the North Island within ninety minutes’ drive of the country’s major cities and provides easy access to employment. “We start with a culture within the organization that looks for efficiencies and we have the right processes in place to drive that,” said Wilkes. “Fundamentally it’s the people and team that make it happen. “It comes back to values. As a company, we have specific values including respect, integrity, teamwork, action, innovation and accountability. Those values are embedded in how we work and live with local communities,” said
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Wilkes. “So when we hire people, we’re looking for people that have those values.” “We are looking forward to working with employees, contractors, and local stakeholders to add further value to this unique operation by extending the mine life and seeking out operational efficiencies,” said Wilkes.
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In late 2015, OceanaGold made a chess move to purchase Romarco Minerals Inc. for $856 million. The deal gave OceanaGold rights to the Haile Gold Mine in Lancaster County, South Carolina, providing its first U.S. gold mine site and paving the way for growth in new territories. “The merger with Romarco allowed us to move even lower on the cost curvethough the development of the high quality Haile Gold Mine. It’s complementary
to our portfolio.” said Wilkes. “With the addition of the Haile Gold Mine and the Waihi Gold Mine to our portfolio, we look forward to integrating both assets and their its experienced workforce into our business, in the process unlocking significant value.” Leading the Charge With Wilkes and his management team at the helm, OceanaGold has established a track record for ethical environmental management
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and community and social engagement. The company prides itself on its strong social license to operate, and rigorously works with its stakeholders to identify--and invest--in new social programs, designed to “build capacity and not dependency.” “Wherever we work, we invest in the wellbeing of our communities by supporting programs that improve health, education, infrastructure and capacity building,” Wilkes said. For OceanaGold as a business, the focus is how to make operations safer through technology and innovation, while increasing productivity. “Our leadership team embraces modern technology and we use it to drive innovative ideas in everything we do. Modern technology, like wireless communication for example, has greatly advanced in recent years and it’s created a stepchange in innovative technology,” said Wilkes. “You don’t have to invest tens of millions of dollar to make a big change.” Wilkes’ overall strategy for moving forward is simple, he said. “As I look back on the past five years, we’ve been successful because we get people aligned with our vision,” said Wilkes. “Through our success, we have to be mindful to stay humble and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It’s all about big vision—small steps.”
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In 2015, production guidance range with 419,153 ounces produced (36 percent yearon-year increase) Didipio Open Pit
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guidance range with 419,153 ounces produced (36 percent year-on-year increase) and achieved copper production guidance range with 23,109 tons produced. Operations At its Didipio operation, a high grade gold-copper mine located in the
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“Through our success, we have to be mindful to stay humble and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It’s all about big vision—small steps.” – Mick Wilkes, OceanaGold’s Managing Director and CEO
Philippines, the company delivered record annual gold production and throughput with 127,086 ounces of gold produced along with 3.58 million tons of ore processed. The company recorded unaudited consolidated All-In Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) of $709 per ounce sold and cash costs of $458 per ounce sold,
both within the 2015 cost guidance range. In addition, OceanaGold completed commissioning of the power grid connection at Didipio. The operation is now operating on grid power and the Company expects lower processing costs than in previous years. Development w w w. o c e a n a g o l d . c o m
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of the Didipio underground mine continues to progress with a plan to begin developing exploration drifts by the second half of 2016, which will allow for drilling of the Didipio deposit at depth. In New Zealand, Macraes and Reefton exceeded their gold production guidance with 222,093 ounces produced including 51,419 ounces produced in the fourth
quarter. The year-on-year increase in gold production was a result of higher production at Reefton where the operation will process stockpiles until the end of February 2016, at which point it will be placed on care and maintenance. “Last year was a transformational year for OceanaGold and another year of strong operational and social performance where we delivered w w w. o c e a n a g o l d . c o m
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a solid return for shareholders and made significant social investment in the communities where we operate,” said Mick Wilkes, President and CEO. “We not only exceeded our gold production guidance but did so at sector leading low costs while further improving on our environment, health and safety record.” Acquisitions and Developments Last year also saw OceanaGold complete the acquisition of
Romarco Minerals, securing ownership of the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina, USA, as well as completing the acquisition of the Waihi Gold Mine in New Zealand from Newmont Mining. Waihi produced 69,973 ounces of gold in the second half of 2015, being production attributable to OceanaGold. In the fourth quarter, Waihi produced 34,987 ounces of gold which was slightly higher than in the previous quarter on the back of a higher mill feed and better recoveries. The Company completed the Waihi transaction
Mill zone starter pit - Haile Gold Mine
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on October 30, 2015. Subsequent to the completion, the Company focused on integrating the Waihi operation into the OceanaGold business while seeking to improve productivity and reducing costs. “In the fourth quarter, we completed both the Romarco and Waihi transactions and developed an extensive exploration program across our business. Through exploration, we have already
demonstrated additional resources at Macraes along with solid results from Waihi,� Wilkes said. Financing Prior to the end of 2015, OceanaGold completed an agreement for a $250 million four year amortising corporate revolving credit facility being a restructure of the existing $195 million three year amortising corporate revolver, w w w. o c e a n a g o l d . c o m
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debt facility which was terminated in the fourth quarter. Mr. Wilkes added, “As we close out a successful campaign in 2015, we begin a new year with a more robust business, one that is low cost and structured to continue delivering positive results even at lower commodity prices. It’s a business that has significant organic growth and self-financed to unlock this potential.” He went on to say, “We will continue to advance the
development of the Haile Gold Mine to commercial production in early 2017. We have developed our most ambitious exploration program in the Company’s 25 year history to identify additional resources and extend mine life across our operations. We will remain steadfast in our environmental and social commitments and will continue to work very closely with our valued stakeholders.”
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Outlook Moving forward, OceanaGold announced its 2016 production and guidance of 385,000 to 425,000 ounces of gold at continued low AISC of $700 to $750 per ounce. At Haile, the company commenced infill drilling of the Horseshoe resource in the fourth quarter of 2015 and conducted initial drilling of regional targets including Cypress and Loblolly with assays pending. In 2016,
OceanaGold will continue to drill at Horseshoe, other targets at Haile and advance its portfolio of regional exploration targets. Construction of the Haile Gold Mine continues to progress well despite inclement weather in the fourth quarter that resulted in excessive amounts of rainfall at site. In the fourth quarter, the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer and the Vice President, Construction and
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other key OceanaGold personnel relocated to South Carolina to oversee the construction of the project. In December, the Company commenced the concrete works for the Ball and SAG mill foundations and advanced the earthworks for 36
the plant site, waste rock pads and tailings storage facility. In the Philippines, drilling continued on the Morning Star prospect at Didipio and scout drilling of geophysical targets at the Paco tenements in
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northeast Mindanao. In 2016, the Company has allocated an exploration budget of $25 to $30 million, of which $10 to $15 million has been allocated at Haile and $5 million to $10 million at Waihi with the remaining amount to be spent at Macraes and in the Philippines.
OceanaGold Corporation is a significant multinational gold producer with assets located on the South Island of New Zealand, including one of the largest gold mines in the country, and in the northern Philippines. OceanaGold has built a strong business in New Zealand, operating three mines – Macraes Open Pit, Frasers Underground and the Reefton Open Pit mines
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INDODRILL
Indodrill was formed in Indonesia in 1993 and since then has steadily grown and expanded to become one of the foremost drilling contractors in Southeast Asia, providing a wide variety of drilling and drilling support services to customers in the region. A recent expansion to Scotland allows Indodrill to now target Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. Mission Statement: To be recognised and respected for providing the safest, highest quality, innovative and competitive drilling service to every company we collaborate with in every industry and country we work in. Website: www.indodrill.com
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GOUGH CAT
Gough Cat has been the New Zealand dealer for Caterpillar products since 1932. The support provided by Gough’s and Caterpillar when our mining machines go to work is what truly differentiates the full value of Cat equipment. We consider ourselves partners not just in the equipment, but in the entire productivity cycle. So we work alongside you to help find ways to optimize your operation. We’ll evaluate your site to help you select the right equipment. We then deliver expert maintenance and repair services utilising the latest technology to deliver critical machine uptime and maximize the performance of your Cat equipment. We explore every innovation to help you keep people safe, better manage fleets, boost efficiency, and manage the health of your machines, all so you’re better able to meet your production goals. The result is higher productivity — and higher profitability — for your mining operation. Website: www.goughcat.co.nz
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INTERCHEM AGENCIES LTD
Established: 1987 Products & Services: Interchem Agencies Ltd markets a wide range of raw materials and specialty chemicals to a diverse range of industries. We have long-standing relationships with leading manufacturers throughout the world all supported by our extensive industry knowledge, experience and commitment to customer service. Quality systems: We actively align ourselves with suppliers that have adopted internationally accepted quality systems and operate our own continuous improvement system that ensures we provide a professional quality service to our customers. Website: www.interchem.co.nz
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DELTA EARTHMOVING, INC.
Employees: 1,914 Established: September 25, 2003 Industry: Mining, Quarry and Construction (No More than 25 words) Services: Quarrying, Mining (development & excavation), Construction, Equipment Rental Services and Civil and Special Engineering Works (No More than 25 words) Ongoing Projects: Oceanagold Didipio Gold-Copper Mining, Limestone and Basalt Quarries with La Farge-Holcim, CRH-Aboitiz, Cemex & Eagle Cement (No More than 25 words) Management: Vicente U. Omengan Jr. - President & CEO, Jimmy U. Omengan Director, Edward G. Anyayahan, EVP-COO Website: www.deltaearthmoving.com
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SGS MINERALS SERVICES
SGS has a proven service track record since its establishment in 1878. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 85,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS MINERALS SERVICES provides support to its clients both as a strategic partner and a technical advisor, delivering a broad spectrum of independent, quality services. ONGOING PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND NEW ZEALAND SGS supplies laboratory and technical services to OGL at the Macraes Flat and Waihi sites in New Zealand and the Didipio site in the Philippines. Website: www.sgs.com
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WASHINGTONS
With 51 years experience in the drilling industry Washingtons have developed a huge client base. We offer a transparent working relationship with our clients from start to finish. Washingtons offer an extensive range of drillings services and equipment specialising in remote access/track mounted or 8x8 machinery. Washingtons has a great asset in the experience of its personnel who, between them, have overseen a great variety of drilling and coring operations in localities as diverse as Antarctica, Asia, PNG, Oceania, the Subcontinent, the Middle East and West Africa. Through this team, and their training of personnel, and comprehensive OHSE safe operating procedures, all our operations have been conducted in a safe and successful manner. Washingtons has permanent bases in various parts of NZ and PNG. With a extensive inventory of Rigs, mud pumps, compressors, air boosters and tooling up to 42� diameter. Website: www.washingtons.co.nz
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ORICA
Orica provides market-leading customer solutions to improve productivity and resource efficiency in the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. An Australian company with a global footprint, Orica has a diverse workforce of over 12,500 people, with operations in more than 50 countries and customers in more than 100. Orica delivers value by developing and commercialising differentiated services and products that maximise our customers’ capacity to: › Transform mineral resources into recoverable reserves › Increase mine productivity and mill throughput › Increase mineral recovery Orica’s value of No Accidents Today underpins our commitment to the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and customers, the environment, and the communities in which we operate. Website: www.orica.com
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WEST-TRAK
West-Trak specialises in reducing downtime and improving performance of heavy machinery that simply has to work. As New Zealand’s leading wear parts provider, we import and manufacture high quality, replacement wear parts for all makes and models of excavators, loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, graders, dump trucks and crushers. A complete wear solution provider to the Mining, Quarrying, Forestry and Civil Construction industries, there’s more to us than meets the eye. We dig deep, question wide and solve the wear challenges that mess with our customers’ machinery and bottom line. Headquartered in Westport, New Zealand with several branch offices and a global wear part network giving us access to the largest range of wear parts on the planet, means we have your back and back-up plan. When you partner with us, productivity is never an accident. We make sure it’s a given. Website: www.west-trak.co.nz
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ATLAS COPCO PHILIPPINES
With over 50 years of presence in Philippines, Atlas Copco offers comprehensive nationwide sales, parts and service facilities and support. Product Information: Air compressors, vacuum pumps, nitogen generators, blowers, construction equipment, light towers, generators, portable air compressors, rock drilling tools, underground trucks and loaders, surface and exploration drill rigs, specialty rental-air compressors, dryers and boosters. Website: www.atlascopco.com.ph
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WAIKOUAITI AUTO & ENGINEERING
Established: 1988
Industry: Engineering – Industrial, Mining, Manufacturing, Transport and Construction Services: Maintenance and Diagnostics, Structural Engineering, Piping, Medium and Heavy Engineering, Fabrication and Certified Welding, Sandblasting and Painting, Scaffolding, Crane and Hiab Hire Ongoing Projects: Dunedin City Council Water Treatment Plants - Maintenance Contract, Projects and Upgrades. Oceana Gold – Maintenance, Projects and Upgrades. Ravensdown Fertiliser - Maintenance, Projects and Upgrades. Management: Managing Director - Kevin Byrne Website: www. www.wae.co.nz
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357 Collins Street, Level 14, Melbourne Victoria, Australia - 3000 Tel. +61 -3-9656-5300 info@oceanagold.com | www.oceanagold.com