Alamos Gold (US:AGI) Globenewswire·2026-02-17 22:00Core Viewpoint - Alamos Gold Inc. reported a significant increase in its Mineral Reserves and Resources as of December 31, 2025, with a total of 16 million ounces, marking the seventh consecutive year of growth and a 24% increase in grades over that period. The majority of this growth occurred within the Island Gold District, which is set to expand further due to successful exploration efforts and a record exploration budget of nearly $100 million planned for 2026 [1][2][8]. Mineral Reserves - Global Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves increased by 32% to 15.9 million ounces of gold, with grades rising by 5% to 1.87 grams per tonne [2][7]. - Island Gold's Mineral Reserves more than doubled, increasing by 125% to 5.1 million ounces, reflecting successful conversion of Mineral Resources [2][9]. - Magino's Mineral Reserves increased by 56% to 3.1 million ounces, primarily due to the conversion of Mineral Resources [2][10]. - Young-Davidson's Mineral Reserves remained largely unchanged at 3.0 million ounces, while Mulatos saw a decrease to 1.2 million ounces due to depletion [11][39]. Mineral Resources - Global Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 6% to 5.5 million ounces, with grades slightly higher at 1.44 g/t Au [15]. - Global Inferred Mineral Resources decreased by 63% to 2.0 million ounces, reflecting successful conversion to Mineral Reserves [15][21]. Island Gold District - The Island Gold District saw a 2% increase in total Mineral Reserves and Resources to 6.8 million ounces, marking the 10th consecutive year of growth [17]. - The exploration program focused on delineation drilling, resulting in a 125% increase in Mineral Reserves to 5.1 million ounces [18]. - The average grade at Island Gold decreased by 7% to 10.61 g/t Au, with significant potential for further growth due to open areas laterally and at depth [19]. Exploration Budget and Plans - A record exploration budget of $97 million is planned for 2026, up 37% from 2025, with a focus on the Island Gold District, Young-Davidson, and Lynn Lake [2][28]. - The exploration program includes 50,000 meters of underground drilling at Island Gold and 48,000 meters of surface drilling targeting areas between Island Gold and Magino [30][31]. Young-Davidson and Mulatos District - Young-Davidson's Mineral Reserves decreased slightly to 3.0 million ounces, but Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 26% to 1.5 million ounces [34][38]. - The Mulatos District saw a 14% decrease in Mineral Reserves to 1.2 million ounces, while Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 26% to 0.8 million ounces [39][42]. Lynn Lake District - Total Mineral Reserves for the Lynn Lake District increased by 3% to 3.4 million ounces, driven by additions within the Linkwood deposit [45]. - A budget of $6 million is allocated for exploration at Lynn Lake in 2026, up from $3 million in 2025 [46].