The end of February and early March is a particularly busy time for mining companies with two major industry conferences taking place back-to-back every year: the BMO Capital Markets Metals, Mining & Critical Resources Conference and PDAC. Our team joined industry peers and global investors at both events to share OceanaGold’s performance, strategy, and the outlook for 2026.

BMO Conference Recap

Our President & CEO, Gerard Bond; Chief Operating Officer, Bhuvanesh Malhotra; Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Business Development, Brian Martin; and Vice President of Investor Relations, Rebecca Henare, spent three days engaging with the investment community, sharing the OceanaGold story, and listening closely to investor perspectives.

The numbers tell the story: more than 40 one-on-one and small-group meetings over three days, one formal presentation, and a consistent message throughout: we are well-positioned for higher production, lower costs, and continued shareholder returns in 2026. What stood out most was the depth and tone of engagement. Conversations reflected strong shareholder support, confidence in our ability to deliver on our commitments, and clear enthusiasm for the strength and potential of our organic growth pipeline.

PDAC Recap

Our team also attended the PDAC Conference in Toronto, one of the largest global mining events. With strong commodity markets contributing to renewed interest in the mining sector, PDAC 2026 attracted more than 32,000 participants, bringing together mining executives, investors, government officials, students, and other industry stakeholders for four days of networking, investment discussions and industry connections. 

Our President & CEO, Gerard Bond, presented in the Investors Exchange, sharing an overview of our strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and growth plans, while discussions at our Investors Exchange booth highlighted the interest in our global portfolio, our key focus on exploration in 2026, and our balance sheet strength.

What We Heard from Investors

Across both conferences, investors expressed confidence in our track record of operational delivery. There was clear recognition of the discipline and consistency with which we have met our Guidance, generated strong Free Cash Flow, and strengthened our balance sheet. 

There was also excitement around our 2026 Guidance, particularly the combination of increased production and lower unit costs. Investors responded positively to the clarity of our operating plans and the confidence with which Management articulated this year’s growth strategy. 

Our capital allocation framework continued to resonate strongly. The message that disciplined reinvestment can coexist with meaningful returns to shareholders was well received, reinforcing the credibility of our approach to value creation.

One of the most encouraging themes was the level of enthusiasm for the Waihi North Project. Investors welcomed both the receipt of the permit and the commencement of development activities, recognizing Waihi North as a high-quality, long-life asset that underpins OceanaGold’s growth profile in New Zealand.

There was also strong support for our decision to double our exploration budget this year, with investors keen to see further drill results and appreciative of our proven ability to convert exploration success into reserves, resources, and long-term value.

Looking Ahead

The BMO/PDAC conferences reinforced what we believe internally: OceanaGold enters 2026 with momentum, credibility, and a clear pathway to continued value creation. Our strategy is grounded in safe, responsible operations, a winning culture, disciplined capital allocation, and a portfolio of assets with value creation potential.

BMO presentation webcast: 🎥 https://ow.ly/8y8r50Ys7lZ

PDAC presentation: https://ow.ly/8Eoh50Ypo4e

Cautionary Notes

This blog post contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which relate to our future financial and operating performance, Guidance, exploration budget, capital allocation framework, execution of our business strategy, and future growth. Forward-looking statements are subject to those risks identified in our most recent Annual Information Form available on our website. Readers cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with such statements and should not place undue reliance on such statements.