According to Mining News Pro - The miner is working with the New Zealand government to determine what exemptions may be available for the Macraes operation in the South Island of New Zealand.

OceanaGold’s CEO, Michael Holmes, said the company was supportive of the government’s aim to protect the health and safety of all New Zealanders.

“We recognize strong decisions will be made to slow down the spread of covid-19,” Holmes said.

The Waihi gold mine is an underground and open pit operation which had a production of 83,492 oz in 2018.