OceanaGold annual profit halves on low commodity prices, expansion costs

OceanaGold annual profit halves on low commodity prices, expansion costs
Tina Morrison
By Tina Morrison Feb. 19 (BusinessDesk) - OceanaGold Corp, the gold and copper miner, said its annual profit halved due to low commodity prices and extra costs from its purchase of Waihi Gold Mine and the construction of the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. Profit fell to US$53.1 million, or 14 cents per share, in the 12 months ended Dec. 31, from US$111.5 million, or 36 cents, the year earlier, the Melbourne-based company said in a statement. Revenue declined 9.8 percent to US$508 million.  OceanaGold expanded its portfolio during t...