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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
OceanaGold Reports Voting Results from its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting
VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC), (TSX: OTCQX) (TSX: OCANF) ("OceanaGold" or the "Company") is pleased to report the voting results from the Company's 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") held today. A total of 538,458,035 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 77.12% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares. Shareholders voted in favour of each of the items of business at the Annual Meeting as follows: Election of Directors Resolutions electing each of the director nominees listed in OceanaGold's Management Information Circular dated April 23, 2025 as directors of the Company were passed by ordinary resolution. Detailed results of the vote for each director are set out in the table below: Directors Votes For % Votes Withheld / Abstain % Paul Benson 393,936,966 79.79 99,784,006 20.21 Ian M. Reid 488,729,245 98.99 4,991,727 1.01 Craig J. Nelsen 491,026,458 99.45 2,694,514 0.55 Sandra M. Dodds 482,121,086 97.65 11,599,886 2.35 Alan N. Pangbourne 490,403,457 99.33 3,317,515 0.67 Linda M. Broughton 491,015,000 99.45 2,705,972 0.55 Stefanie E. Loader 493,423,819 99.94 297,153 0.06 Gerard M. Bond 493,434,771 99.94 286,201 0.06 Share Consolidation A special resolution approving the consolidation of all issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a consolidation ratio of up to three (3) pre-consolidation common shares for one (1) post-consolidation common share (the "Consolidation") was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 536,892,725 99.71 1,565,307 0.29 The Company is exploring the benefits of a dual listing of its common shares on a major U.S. exchange, including the New York Stock Exchange, for a potential listing in the first half of 2026. The Company believes a U.S. listing could lead to increased interest by a wider audience of potential investors and result in increased marketability and trading liquidity. The principal reason for the Consolidation is to raise the per share trading price of the common shares in order to better comply with minimum trading price requirements of such exchanges. Subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange, OceanaGold expects the Consolidation to be effective on or around June 23, 2025, and intends to issue a detailed press release to provide a further update and final details on the Consolidation. Appointment of Auditor A resolution appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PWC Canada) as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the board of the Company to fix their remuneration was passed. Votes For % Votes Withheld / Abstain % 508,912,534 94.51 29,545,500 5.49 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation A non-binding resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 480,384,783 97.30 13,336,189 2.70 Virtual-Only Meetings A resolution approving the Company to hold the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders exclusively in a virtual-only format was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 325,303,717 65.89 168,417,253 34.11 Amendments to the Company's Articles A special resolution approving amendments to the Company's articles was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 491,746,774 99.60 1,974,197 0.40 About OceanaGold OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Cautionary Statement for Public Release This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company being listed on a major U.S. exchange, including such dual listing leading to increased interest by a wider audience of potential investors, increased marketability and trading liquidity and the expected timing for such listing, and the anticipated timing and effects of the completion of the Consolidation. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future performance and reflect the Company's expectations regarding the generation of Free Cash Flow, execution of business strategy, future growth, future production, estimated costs, results of operations, business prospects and opportunities of OceanaGold and its related subsidiaries. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. They include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form prepared and filed with securities regulators which is available on SEDAR+ at under the Company's name and on the Company's website. There are no assurances the Company can fulfil forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions based on current information available to management as of the date that such predictions are made; actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing the Company, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements contained in this press release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual outcomes or results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE OceanaGold Corporation View original content to download multimedia: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
OceanaGold Reports Voting Results from its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting
VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC), (TSX: OTCQX) (TSX: OCANF) ("OceanaGold" or the "Company") is pleased to report the voting results from the Company's 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") held today. A total of 538,458,035 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 77.12% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares. Shareholders voted in favour of each of the items of business at the Annual Meeting as follows: Election of Directors Resolutions electing each of the director nominees listed in OceanaGold's Management Information Circular dated April 23, 2025 as directors of the Company were passed by ordinary resolution. Detailed results of the vote for each director are set out in the table below: Directors Votes For % Votes Withheld / Abstain % Paul Benson 393,936,966 79.79 99,784,006 20.21 Ian M. Reid 488,729,245 98.99 4,991,727 1.01 Craig J. Nelsen 491,026,458 99.45 2,694,514 0.55 Sandra M. Dodds 482,121,086 97.65 11,599,886 2.35 Alan N. Pangbourne 490,403,457 99.33 3,317,515 0.67 Linda M. Broughton 491,015,000 99.45 2,705,972 0.55 Stefanie E. Loader 493,423,819 99.94 297,153 0.06 Gerard M. Bond 493,434,771 99.94 286,201 0.06 Share Consolidation A special resolution approving the consolidation of all issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a consolidation ratio of up to three (3) pre-consolidation common shares for one (1) post-consolidation common share (the "Consolidation") was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 536,892,725 99.71 1,565,307 0.29 The Company is exploring the benefits of a dual listing of its common shares on a major U.S. exchange, including the New York Stock Exchange, for a potential listing in the first half of 2026. The Company believes a U.S. listing could lead to increased interest by a wider audience of potential investors and result in increased marketability and trading liquidity. The principal reason for the Consolidation is to raise the per share trading price of the common shares in order to better comply with minimum trading price requirements of such exchanges. Subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange, OceanaGold expects the Consolidation to be effective on or around June 23, 2025, and intends to issue a detailed press release to provide a further update and final details on the Consolidation. Appointment of Auditor A resolution appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PWC Canada) as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the board of the Company to fix their remuneration was passed. Votes For % Votes Withheld / Abstain % 508,912,534 94.51 29,545,500 5.49 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation A non-binding resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 480,384,783 97.30 13,336,189 2.70 Virtual-Only Meetings A resolution approving the Company to hold the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders exclusively in a virtual-only format was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 325,303,717 65.89 168,417,253 34.11 Amendments to the Company's Articles A special resolution approving amendments to the Company's articles was passed. Votes For % Votes Against % 491,746,774 99.60 1,974,197 0.40 About OceanaGold OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Cautionary Statement for Public Release This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company being listed on a major U.S. exchange, including such dual listing leading to increased interest by a wider audience of potential investors, increased marketability and trading liquidity and the expected timing for such listing, and the anticipated timing and effects of the completion of the Consolidation. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future performance and reflect the Company's expectations regarding the generation of Free Cash Flow, execution of business strategy, future growth, future production, estimated costs, results of operations, business prospects and opportunities of OceanaGold and its related subsidiaries. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. They include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form prepared and filed with securities regulators which is available on SEDAR+ at under the Company's name and on the Company's website. There are no assurances the Company can fulfil forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions based on current information available to management as of the date that such predictions are made; actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing the Company, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements contained in this press release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual outcomes or results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE OceanaGold Corporation
Geek Dad
10-05-2025
- Geek Dad
Gear Review: The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR
A fair number of our GeekDad family create content outside of our blog, from podcasts to YouTube videos. Content creation requires a certain investment in equipment. At its most basic, you'll use your phone or webcam to shoot videos. But if you want something of better quality for your audience, you'll need more specialized audio and video gear. One such upgrade you'll be looking for is in your audio gear. RIG Gaming recently released the M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR microphone, geared towards streamers, content creators, and gamers. They sent me one so I could share my thoughts with our readers. The product packaging for the M2 Pro HD. Image by Paul Benson. What Is the RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR? The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR is a USB Microphone with built-in Bluetooth, compatible with both PC and MAC. It has the following specifications: CRAFTED FOR CREATORS: 16mm precision electret condenser features directional, cardioid polar pattern sound capture and 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range, designed for optimal voice-pickup when creating online content. STUDIO-GRADE AUDIO: Produce professional audio sessions via studio-quality 24-bit resolution. Stream and record with increased accuracy thanks to a 192 kHz sampling rate, accurate enough to capture the intricacies of your voice without distortion. UNLOCK BLUETOOTH LOW LATENCY AUDIO: Upgrade your PC or laptop to Bluetooth 5.4 and low latency audio with the Bluetooth low latency audio gateway. Pair wireless earbuds or headphones directly to the microphone to experience gaming and video without distracting lag. REAL TIME WIRELESS MONITORING: M2 STREAMSTAR is the world's first wired USB microphone with real-time wireless PC audio playback via a Bluetooth low latency audio gateway. This allows users to hear their recording or PC audio using wireless earbuds or headphones without lag. M2 STREAMSTAR's Bluetooth 5.4 integration with aptX HD instantly upgrades compatible devices to a low-latency connection. Wired headphone monitoring is also available via 3.5mm audio jack. ON-MIC CONTROLS: Mic gain, mic mute, and audio volume can be adjusted via the microphone, without the need for accessing your PC control settings or capture software. PLUG & PLAY SETUP: Instantly record studio-quality audio thanks to quick plug & play setup. Simply insert the included USB-C to USB-A cable and you're set to capture high-resolution audio that is ready to go live. DISCRETE DESIGN: Premium design allows the microphone to seamlessly fit into any content creator's setup, while being easy to take with you and connect wherever you produce content. Mic includes a desktop stand and is compatible with most boom arms via 5/8' thread connection. ZERO LAG AUDIO MONITORING: M2 STREAMSTAR also offers wired headphone monitoring via 3.5mm audio jack for a zero lag connection. Extension cable also included to ensure compatibility with most setups. The M2 Pro HD retails for $129.99, and is available from the Nacon store or on Amazon. Everything that comes in the box. Image by Paul Benson. Using the RIG M2 Pro HD Streamstar The M2 Pro HD comes with an easy to assemble microphone stand, or you can readily attach it to a boom arm if you have one. Assembly of the stand takes moments, and is accomplished with three hand screws. The microphone stand is plastic, but it feels solid, and has a rubberized base. The stylish M2 Pro HD microphone is also plastic, which keeps it lightweight and balances well on the stand. The M2 Pro HD mounted on the stand. Image by Paul Benson. The microphone attaches to your computer via an included USB-C to USB-A cable. You can also choose to connect a wired headset directly to the microphone. Inputs are at the bottom of the M2 Pro HD. The USB-C and 3.5mm headset inputs. Image by Paul Benson. I found pairing a Bluetooth headset to be a painless experience. Simply press in the headset dial for a few seconds until the ring around the dial flashes red and white, then press the pairing button for the Bluetooth headset. Once the ring around the dial turns white, the headset is paired. My AirPods are now paired to the M2. Image by Paul Benson. Once the headphones (in my case, my Apple AirPods) are connected, you still will need to go into the audio settings for your computer and choose them as the audio output for them to work. The sound was lag-free as promised with the Bluetooth connection. RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR – The Verdict I found the M2 Pro HD to be very easy to operate. It doesn't come with its own software, so (at least on the PC) you do need to go into your computer's audio settings and select the RIG for both audio input and, if you want to use headphones, audio output. However, you can adjust the microphone output and headphone volume directly from the dials on the front of the M2. You can also mute either channel simply by clicking in the corresponding dial. The light around that dial will then turn red to indicate muting. Muted headset. Image by Paul Benson. The built-in pop filter on the microphone works well, and overall, voice quality is excellent. While on a Zoom call, my friends commented on just how nice my voice sounded using the M2. However, for those of us that use mechanical keyboards, the M2 Pro HD will pick up the sounds of the keystrokes, so that's something to be aware of. While the RIG M2 Pro HD has an all-plastic construction, the microphone still looks and feels solid. Certainly its light weight and size make it easy to transport, should you wish to use it with a laptop. Though at the M2's price point, one might expect a bit of metal in the base and body. However that may not be an issue for you- it doesn't affect the performance of the microphone. Overall, with its quality audio and the ability to connect a Bluetooth headset, the RIG M2 Pro HD is a solid contender for content creation, streaming, and especially for gaming. It's easy to set up and use, and should be a welcome addition to most desktops. RIG Gaming sent a unit for evaluation but had no input into this review. As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a small commission on qualified purchases. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
