March 26 (Reuters) - Orezone Gold Corp ORE.V :
* OREZONE GOLD ANNOUNCES C$44.9 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND WELCOMES NEW STRATEGIC INVESTORS
* OREZONE GOLD - TO USE PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF 90%-OWNED, FULLY PERMITTED BOMBORÉ GOLD PROJECT IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA