MINING 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
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