IAMGOLD Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

Core Viewpoint - IAMGOLD Corporation reported significant growth in gold production and financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by the successful ramp-up of the Côté Gold mine and strong operations at Essakane and Westwood [3][4][6]. Financial Performance - Total attributable gold production for 2024 was 667,000 ounces, a 43% increase from the previous year, aligning with the raised guidance estimates [3][4]. - Revenues reached a record $1,633 million from sales of 699,000 ounces at an average realized gold price of$2,330 per ounce [4][17]. - Net earnings attributable to equity holders were $819.6 million for the year, with adjusted net earnings per share of$0.55 [17][18]. - Cash flow from operating activities was $486 million for the year, with mine-site free cash flow of$385.1 million [17][18]. Production Highlights - Côté Gold produced 124,000 attributable ounces in its first nine months of operation, achieving commercial production on August 1, 2024 [3][48]. - Essakane produced 409,000 attributable ounces for the year, achieving the top end of its production guidance [4][6]. - Westwood exceeded its production guidance with 134,000 ounces for the full year [4][6]. Cost Metrics - Cost of sales per ounce sold, excluding Côté, was $1,181 for the year, while including Côté, it was$1,156 [4][17]. - All-in sustaining costs (AISC) per ounce sold, excluding Côté, was $1,725 for the year, trending toward the low end of guidance [4][17]. - Cash costs per ounce sold, excluding Côté, were$1,176 for the year [4][17]. Outlook for 2025 - Attributable gold production is expected to be between 735,000 to 820,000 ounces, driven by the ramp-up of Côté Gold and continued strong production from Essakane and Westwood [6][20]. - Cash cost guidance for 2025 is set at $1,200 to$1,350 per ounce sold, with AISC guidance of $1,625 to$1,800 per ounce sold [22][23]. - Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to total $310 million, with$290 million categorized as sustaining capital [27][28]. Mineral Reserves and Resources - Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves total 10.7 million ounces of gold, with a 3% decrease from the previous year [9][11]. - Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 3% to 26.7 million ounces [9][11]. - The Nelligan Project saw a 56% increase in Indicated ounces, reflecting ongoing exploration success [9][11]. Health and Safety - The total recordable injuries frequency rate (TRIFR) improved to 0.63, marking the third consecutive year of improvement [34][36]. Environmental and Social Governance - The company is committed to high standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance practices, focusing on water stewardship and biodiversity [33][37]. - Community investment strategies are being developed to enhance engagement with local communities [41][45].