To: Goose94  who wrote (140257 ) 12/19/2022 5:14:52 PM From: Goose94  Read Replies (2)  | Respond to    of 201982  OceanaGold (OGC-T) Receives SEIS Record of Decision and Mine Operating Permit for Haile Gold Mine Expansion  First ore from the Haile underground on-track for the fourth quarter of 2023 Dec 19, '22 - NR OceanaGold is pleased to announce that  the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("ACOE") has issued the  Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision ("SEIS  ROD") and granted a permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act  ("404 Permit") for the expansion of the Haile Gold Mine ("Haile")  located in Kershaw, South Carolina. The receipt of the SEIS ROD and 404 Permit by the ACOE completes the federal permitting process for the Haile expansion.  In addition, the South Carolina  Department of Health and Environmental Control ("DHEC") issued the Mine  Operating Permit ("MOP") on December 14, 2022,  which, following a statutory 15-day period, will become final and will  complete the state permitting process for the Haile expansion.    OceanaGold President and CEO, Gerard Bond,  said "The receipt of the Haile SEIS ROD and the MOP represents a  significant milestone for OceanaGold, putting the Company on a clear  path to deliver increased gold production and lower unit costs at this  cornerstone asset. We are thrilled to be progressing the next stage of  Haile's growth as we expand our operations underground and, with  exploration success, pursue further opportunities to profitably extend  the mine life."  The receipt of the SEIS ROD, 404  Permit and the MOP allows for development and operation of the  underground mine and an expansion of the operating footprint to allow  for additional waste containment facilities and expanded tailings  storage capacity.  With the early works program  approved in the third quarter, underground development of the main  production decline and exhaust ventilation portals is safely progressing  in-line with plan. First ore from the Haile underground remains  on-track for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023.            About OceanaGold    OceanaGold is a multinational  gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical,  environmental and social performance. We are committed 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  strong pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of  established operating assets including the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America, Didipio Mine in the Philippines, and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand.   www.oceanagold.com   |    Twitter : @OceanaGold        SOURCE  OceanaGold Corporation    For further information:  Investor Relations: Brian Martin, Senior Vice President, Business  Development & Investor Relations,  Tel: +1 604 678-4096,  ir@oceanagold.com;  Sabina Srubiski, Director, Investor Relations,  Tel:  +1 604-678-4095,  ir@oceanagold.com;  Media Relations:  Anita Kharbanda,  Acting Group Manager, Communications,  Tel: +61 420 696 937,  info@oceanagold.com