Inside America’s Eastern Gold Giant: OceanaGold’s Haile Mine

This Kitco Mining feature is sponsored by OceanaGold.Kitco Mining goes on site at OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine in Kershaw, South Carolina, the fourth-largest gold mine in the United States and the largest east of the Mississippi.Gold was first discovered at Haile in 1827. Nearly 200 years later, the mine is entering a new growth phase, with OceanaGold targeting a production increase of close to 35% in 2026 as higher-grade underground ore, continued open-pit mining and exploration across the Carolina Slate Belt reshape the operation.Paul Harris tours Haile’s open pits, underground workings, processing plant, and exploration targets to examine how the mine is becoming a larger part of OceanaGold’s North American strategy following its April 7, 2026, listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker OGC.Haile is expected to produce up to 260,000 oz of gold in 2026, provide about 45% of OceanaGold’s consolidated production, and continue advancing a $10 million exploration program targeting new ounces below and beyond the historic pits.What’s inside:• Carolina gold history and Haile’s modern restart• 35% production growth expected in 2026• Underground mining and lower-cost growth• Blind discoveries below historic pits• $10 million exploration program and 35,000 meters of drilling• Refractory ore processing and advanced controls• Kershaw workforce and local economic impact• OceanaGold’s NYSE listing and U.S. investor push00:23 - Carolina Gold History01:11 - 2026 Growth and Costs02:16 - Exploration and New Targets03:40 - Shift to Underground Mining05:13 - Processing Refractory Ore06:53 - Leadership and Local Workforce08:22 - Community Economic Impact09:39 - OceanaGold Strategy and Outlook10:22 - Milestones and Gold’s Moment11:12 - Closing from South Carolina__________________________________________________________________Kitco Mining is dedicated to reporting on the mining industry. Our mandate is to be the top resource for all mining information and news, offering a clear perspective on where the industry is going through breaking news coverage, mining trends, and in-depth reporting, presented with precious, rare earth, base metals, and industry stock prices.Get important precious and base metal updates while on the go with the Kitco Gold LIVE! app - https://applications.kitco.comStay connected with usX - https://x.com/KitcoMiningInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitcominingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitco-miningFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/KitcoMiningConnect with the Kitco Mining anchorsPaul Harris - https://x.com/paulharrisgold For more in-depth mining coverage, visit us here - https://www.kitco.com/miningDisclaimer: Videos are not trading advice, and the views expressed may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this podcast do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.