19 March 2008
OceanaGold Announces New Personnel Appointments
OceanaGold Corporation ("OceanaGold" or "the Company") is pleased to announce three key appointments for its projects in
the Philippines and New Zealand.
Philippines
Mr. Blair Way recently joined OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. and will be responsible for leading the design and
construction team through to operation at the Didipio Gold and Copper project. Mr. Way, who holds a BSc. and MBA, brings
a strong background in onshore/offshore construction which includes a recent posting with BHP Billiton, where he headed
up the Major Projects Group for QNI Pty Ltd. Blair most recently held Project Management roles with Hatch Ltd based in
Brisbane.
New Zealand
Ms. Alison Paul has been appointed Senior Corporate Counsel - Commercial and Projects. Alison joined the Company in
September 2004 and was most recently Corporate Counsel for Oceana Gold
(NZ) Ltd. Alison will continue to be charged with legal responsibilities for the New Zealand operations but will also
work closely with the Company's General Counsel on matters regarding construction and contract law. Ms. Paul has a LLB
and a BA from the University of Auckland. Prior to joining OceanaGold (NZ) Ltd she worked as a Senior Associate with
Simpson Grierson in Auckland where she specialised in construction and contract law.
Ms. Pat Schraven has been appointed Human Resources Manager - New Zealand Operations. Pat joined the Company in February
2001 and has progressively increased her human resource management responsibilities in New Zealand. In this expanded
role, Pat will be responsible for Human Resources management across the entire New Zealand business unit and will
provide assistance to
the corporate head office on specific initiatives as required.
ENDS