ORE Orezone Gold Corporation

Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX:ORE) is pleased to announce positive metallurgical
test results from its ongoing feasibility work at its 100%-owned Bombore Gold
Project in Burkina Faso. The Heap Leach (HL) column test results indicate that
overall gold recoveries can be increased from 79% to 87% and potentially
eliminate any requirement for cement agglomeration with the addition of an
agitated leaching circuit (ALC) to treat 50-65% of the oxide ores. With the
addition of an upfront scrubber and screen, a fine fraction (-212 microns) can
be easily separated and sent directly to the ALC without grinding to yield gold
recoveries of 87-92% depending on the leach residence time. The remaining coarse
fraction exhibits excellent compaction and permeability results and would go
directly to the HL pad to be stacked to a height of 64 m without agglomeration
or interlift liners. Recoveries for the HL coarse fraction are estimated to be
82-88% based on the preliminary test work conducted by Kappes, Cassiday &
Associates in Reno, Nevada.


Highlights of the Hybrid Circuit



--  Significantly improved percolation and compaction yielding HL recoveries
    between 82-88% 
--  Preliminary ALC residence tests indicate at least 87% recovery with a
    short 12 hour leach cycle 
--  The agglomerator and interlift liners are removed from the HL circuit 
--  Lower HL reagent costs, sustaining capital and reduced labor
    requirements 
--  Low solution to ore ratio for the HL indicating a more rapid leach cycle
--  Maximum HL crush size has increased from 15 mm to 37 mm without
    reduction in recovery 
--  The coarse ore potentially provides excellent overliner material to
    reduce leach pad costs 
--  The ALC circuit will include scrubber/screen, screw classifiers, leach
    tanks and thickener 
--  Reduction in working capital with approximately 50% of the gold
    recovered sooner in the ALC 
--  The ALC will lower production risks by removing the fine soft oxide
    material from the HL circuit that would otherwise require high cement
    agglomeration 
--  Comprised of two simple circuits that can be designed with extra
    capacity for expansion 



The reduction in cement consumption will offset the cost of the additional power
requirement for the ALC. Tailings storage of the fine fraction is envisioned to
be in a separate facility for the first two years then nested within the HL pad
thereafter. The ongoing test work and design modifications will continue in
parallel with the 21,000 m infill drill program. The Company plans to complete a
feasibility study (FS) based on the Hybrid design and apply for a mining permit
by year-end. An updated resource model and mine plan will follow the FS in Q1
2015.


"This hybrid design combines two simple circuits to reduce risk, improve
recoveries and allow for immediate expansion," stated Tim Miller, COO for
Orezone. "Our goal is to maintain the robust returns estimated in the recent
economic assessment of the project by offsetting any increased capital costs by
the significantly improved recoveries and gold output."


About Orezone Gold Corporation

Orezone is a Canadian company with a gold discovery track record of +12 Moz and
recent mine development experience in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Company
owns a 100% interest in Bombore, the largest undeveloped oxide gold deposit in
West Africa which is situated 85 km east of the capital city, adjacent to an
international highway. The Company is continuing with various technical studies
in order to be in a position to complete a full feasibility study and an
application for a mining permit before year-end.


Carl Defilippi of Kappes Cassiday & Associates; and Tim Miller, COO, Pascal
Marquis, SVP Exploration and Ron Little, CEO of Orezone, are Qualified Persons
under National Instrument 43-101 and have reviewed the information in this
release.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release
contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect",
"project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "potential",
"possible" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or
conditions "may", "will", "could", or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements
in this release include statements regarding, among others; completing various
technical studies for Bombore in 2014 and their potential impact on the economic
returns on the project, completing the FS and applying for a mining permit by
year-end 2014, updating the resource model and mine plan in Q1 2015, and
becoming a mid-tier gold producer.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS are based on certain assumptions, the opinions and
estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to
a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
events or results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in
the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties
involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological and geotechnical
data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or
unanticipated costs and expenses, the ability of contracted parties (including
laboratories and drill companies to provide services as contracted);
uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the
future and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or
opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Comparisons between any resource model or estimates
with the subsequent drill results are preliminary in nature and should not be
relied upon as potential qualified changes to any future resource updates or
estimates.


Readers are advised that National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities
Administrators requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral
resources be reported separately. Readers should refer to the annual information
form of Orezone for the year ended December 31, 2013 and other continuous
disclosure documents filed by Orezone since January 1, 2014 available at
www.sedar.com, for this detailed information, which is subject to the
qualifications and notes set forth therein.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Orezone Gold Corporation
Ron Little
CEO
(613) 241-3699
Toll Free: (888) 673-0663
rlittle@orezone.com


Orezone Gold Corporation
Tim Miller
COO
(613) 241-3699
Toll Free: (888) 673-0663
tmiller@orezone.com

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