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Sixty North Gold Provides Update on Mon Gold Mine Logistics and Development
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-04 17:33
Core Viewpoint - Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. is set to commence gold production at its wholly-owned Mon Gold Mine in Yellowknife, NWT, with significant progress on infrastructure and equipment delivery planned for 2026 [1][4]. Group 1: Production Plans and Infrastructure - The new 100 tons per day (tpd) mill is scheduled to arrive in Canada on February 20, 2026, although delivery times may vary due to weather or unforeseen events [1]. - Construction of the winter road from Highway 4 to the mine site is progressing well, with plans to haul 19 truckloads of supplies, including the mill, in February and March [2]. - Crews will arrive in Yellowknife to set up a new 20-man trailer camp and to clear debris from the 2023 wildfires, which did not affect major mining equipment and infrastructure [3]. Group 2: Mining Operations and Development - The assembly of the mill is planned for late April, with initial commissioning expected in June and July, operating 24/7 to process material from the A-Zone vein [4]. - The company aims to evaluate the DD-Zone for potential stope development and plans to extend the main ramp to the third level for deeper mining operations [4]. Group 3: Historical Context and Resource Potential - The Mon Gold Project has a history of gold extraction, with 15,000 tonnes of ore mined in the 1990s, yielding approximately 15,000 ounces of gold [5]. - Recent underground development has intersected the productive A-Zone and a newly identified DD-Zone, with plans to develop stopes in multiple zones [5]. - The Yellowknife gold camp has a rich history, with two mines averaging over 30 grams per tonne (gpt) gold and a total production exceeding 14 million ounces of gold [7].
Integra Resources Corp. (ITRG) Sees Optimistic Price Target from H.C. Wainwright
Financial Modeling Prep· 2026-01-29 00:08
Core Insights - Integra Resources Corp. is focused on gold and silver mining, with the Florida Canyon Mine as a key asset [1] - The company has achieved its production guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, marking a significant operational milestone [3][6] - Heiko Ihle from H.C. Wainwright has set a price target of $7.25 for Integra, indicating a potential upside of approximately 62.74% from the current stock price [2][6] Company Performance - Integra's stock is currently priced at $4.41, reflecting a slight decrease of approximately 0.79% from the previous trading session [4] - The stock has shown volatility over the past year, with a high of $4.87 and a low of $1.01 [4] - The company's market capitalization is approximately $745.8 million, indicating its standing in the mining industry [5][6] Investor Interest - The trading volume for Integra Resources is 2,363,034 shares on the AMEX exchange, suggesting active investor interest [5] - Stakeholders are anticipating detailed financial results to be released on March 24, 2026, to evaluate the company's financial health and future prospects [5]
TRX Gold(TRX) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-01-19 15:00
Financial Performance & Production - TRX Gold achieved record quarterly gold production of 6,597 ounces and sales of 6,492 ounces in Q1 2026, a 35% increase over Q1 2025[13] - The company realized an average gold price of approximately $3,860/oz in Q1 2026, up from $2,653/oz in Q1 2025[13] - Q1 2026 revenue reached $25.1 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $13.2 million, demonstrating improved cash flow and margins[13, 18] - The company's cash balance increased to $9.2 million, up $1.4 million from Q4 2025[13] Operational Growth & Expansion - The company is on track to achieve its fiscal 2026 guidance of 25,000 – 30,000 ounces of gold at an average cash cost of $1,400 - $1,600/oz[13, 19] - The company is expanding its processing facility, featuring a 3,000+ tpd sulphide processing circuit and a 1,000 tpd oxide/transition circuit[14] - The company's ROM stockpile increased from 15,162 ounces at August 31, 2025, to 19,698 ounces as of November 30, 2025[13] Future Outlook & Exploration - The company anticipates capital expenditures of $15 – $20 million focused on plant upgrades and expansion[19] - The company plans exploration expenditures of $3 – $5 million, including resource drilling on the Main Zone and exploration drilling on Stamford Bridge and Eastern Porphyry[19, 53] - A robust 2025 PEA outlines an underground expansion with an average of approximately 62,000 oz Au per year over 17.6 years, and an after-tax NPV 5% of $1.2 billion at $4,000/oz Au[11, 30]
IAMGOLD Reports Preliminary 2025 Operating Results & 2026 Guidance
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-19 12:00
Core Insights - IAMGOLD Corporation reported strong preliminary operating results for Q4 and full year 2025, with record production across all mines and a positive outlook for 2026 [1][4][5] 2025 Highlights - Attributable gold production for 2025 reached 765,900 ounces, achieving the mid-point of the production guidance range of 735,000 to 820,000 ounces [5][7] - Côté Gold produced 279,900 attributable ounces in 2025, while Westwood and Essakane produced 113,900 and 372,100 ounces respectively [5][12][14] - Record revenues were anticipated with annual gold sales of 817,800 ounces at an average realized price of approximately $3,480 per ounce [5][7] 2026 Outlook - The company expects attributable gold production in 2026 to be between 720,000 and 820,000 ounces, with Côté Gold focusing on sustainable operations [5][17] - Cash costs are projected to average $1,100 to $1,250 per ounce sold, with all-in sustaining costs (AISC) expected to be in the range of $1,425 to $1,575 per ounce sold [5][17] - Sustaining capital expenditures are estimated at approximately $380 million, with expansion capital expenditures of $120 million planned for 2026 [5][17] Côté Gold Operations - Côté Gold achieved full nameplate production capacity in June 2025, with 2026 production expected to be between 270,000 and 310,000 attributable ounces [8][19] - The focus for 2026 will be on stabilization and optimization of operations, with a significant pushback planned to enhance mine efficiency [19][20] - Cash costs at Côté Gold are expected to range from $900 to $1,050 per ounce sold, with AISC projected at $1,775 to $1,925 per ounce sold [21][22] Westwood Complex - Westwood's production is anticipated to be between 110,000 and 130,000 ounces in 2026, with underground mining activities planned for 900 to 1,000 tonnes per day [23][24] - Cash costs are expected to be in the range of $1,500 to $1,650 per ounce sold, with AISC projected at $1,950 to $2,100 per ounce sold [24] Essakane Operations - Essakane's attributable production is expected to be between 340,000 and 380,000 ounces in 2026, focusing on mining activities in Phase 6 and 7 [27][28] - Cash costs are projected to range from $1,150 to $1,300 per ounce sold, with AISC expected to be between $2,000 and $2,150 per ounce sold [28][29] Exploration Initiatives - Exploration expenditures for 2026 are expected to be approximately $54 million, with significant spending planned at the Nelligan Complex [30][31] - The exploration program aims to expand the mineralized footprint of key projects while testing high-priority targets [6]
Alamos Gold Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Production
Globenewswire· 2026-01-14 22:00
Core Viewpoint - Alamos Gold Inc. reported its fourth quarter and annual production results for 2025, highlighting operational challenges that led to production below guidance, but achieved record financial performance and significant cash flow generation [2][4][28]. Production Results - Fourth quarter gold production totaled 141,500 ounces, consistent with the third quarter but below guidance due to lower production from Canadian operations impacted by severe winter weather and operational challenges [2][4]. - For the full year 2025, total gold production reached 545,400 ounces, which was below the revised guidance of 560,000 to 580,000 ounces [4][28]. - The Island Gold District produced 60,000 ounces in Q4 2025, down from 66,800 ounces in Q3 2025, and 250,400 ounces for the full year, slightly below the low-end of revised guidance [4][7]. Financial Performance - The company achieved record quarterly revenues of $568 million from the sale of 142,149 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $3,997 per ounce [4][28]. - Full year sales totaled 531,230 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $3,372 per ounce, generating record annual revenues of $1.8 billion [4][28]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $623 million by the end of 2025, up from $463 million at the end of Q3 2025, reflecting strong free cash flow generation [28][33]. Debt and Shareholder Returns - The company reduced its outstanding debt to $200 million, having repaid $50 million during Q4 2025 [28][29]. - A record $81 million was returned to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share buybacks, including the repurchase of 928,729 shares at a cost of $28.8 million in Q4 [30][31]. Operational Challenges - Mining and processing rates were lower than expected due to severe winter weather in late December, which affected access to sites and operational efficiency [2][4][8]. - The Island Gold District faced challenges with underground mining rates averaging 1,157 tonnes per day in Q4, impacted by rehabilitation work and weather-related downtime [8][10]. Future Outlook - The company expects substantial operational improvements in 2026, with a clear path to achieving one million ounces of annual production by the end of the decade [3][9]. - The Island Gold District Expansion Study is set to be outlined in February 2026, which will provide updated three-year production and operating guidance [1][9].
GFI Soars 224% in a Year: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
ZACKS· 2026-01-14 13:36
Core Insights - Gold Fields Limited (GFI) has experienced a significant stock price increase of 224.2% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Mining-Gold industry's growth of 151.6% and the S&P 500's rise of 19.8% [1] - The company has shown strong operational performance, with a 22% year-over-year increase in gold-equivalent production, reaching 621,000 ounces in Q3 [7][8] - GFI has successfully reduced its All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) by 10% quarter-on-quarter to $1,557 per ounce, while generating $166 million in free cash flow and increasing its interim dividend [11][9] Financial Performance - GFI's Q3 gold-equivalent production was driven by a successful ramp-up at the Salares Norte mine, contributing 112,200 ounces, a 53% increase quarter-on-quarter [8] - The company reported a disciplined capital allocation strategy, with a total capital expenditure (Capex) guidance of approximately $1.5 billion for 2025 [12] - Cash and equivalents exceeded $1 billion, indicating operational flexibility, while the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio stood at 0.17x, reflecting manageable leverage [13] Asset Expansion and Strategic Initiatives - GFI's growth strategy includes organic project delivery and acquisitions, notably the Salares Norte project in Chile and the full ownership of the Windfall project in Quebec [14][15] - The acquisition of Gold Road Resources has secured full ownership of the Gruyere gold mine, which produces approximately 350,000 ounces of gold annually [16] - Ongoing optimization initiatives at South Deep in South Africa have maintained production levels at around 78,000 ounces in Q3 [17] Market Position and Valuation - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GFI's 2026 earnings is projected at $4.73, indicating a year-over-year growth of 258.33% [20] - GFI is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales multiple of 3.96X, which is below the industry average of 4.08X [21] - The company has a Value Score of C, while peers Agnico Eagle and Allied Gold have scores of D and B, respectively [24]
[Video Enhanced] West Red Lake Gold 2025 US$73 million Gold Sales in Rear View Mirror as 2026 Commercial Production Begins
Thenewswire· 2026-01-13 13:30
Core Viewpoint - West Red Lake Gold Mines has commenced commercial production at its Madsen Gold Mine, marking a significant milestone for the company and the project [1][2]. Production and Performance - The Madsen Gold Mine achieved commercial production on January 1, 2026, following a successful December where tonnage, grade, recoveries, and production met expectations [2][5]. - In December 2025, the mine milled 21,389 tonnes at 86% of permitted daily mill capacity, with a gold grade of 4.94 g/t, resulting in the production of 3,215 ounces of gold [2][6]. - The average mill recovery rate was 94.6% in December, contributing to the production of 3,215 ounces of gold [3][6]. - For Q4 2025, the mine produced a total of 7,200 ounces of gold, sold at an average price of US$4,150 per ounce, generating total gold sales revenue of US$30 million [11][13]. Financial Overview - The company reported a total of 20,000 ounces of gold poured in FY 2025, with gross proceeds of US$73 million at an average sale price of US$3,650 per ounce [7][8]. - As of the end of the year, the company had CAD$46 million in cash and receivables [8]. Future Plans and Expectations - The company plans to continue mining predominantly from the high-grade 4447 area, expecting mill feed to average better than 6 g/t gold in the upcoming quarter [7]. - The company aims to ramp up production to reach sustained permitted capacity by mid-2026 and will release 2026 guidance during Q1 2026 [13]. - Future exploration efforts will focus on delineating new high-grade areas and completing a prefeasibility study for the Madsen-Rowan project [10]. Resource Estimates - The Madsen Mine currently hosts an indicated resource of 1.65 million ounces of gold at a grade of 7.4 g/t and an inferred resource of 0.37 million ounces at 6.3 g/t [16].
New Found Gold Celebrates Milestone Year: Transformation to an Emerging Canadian Gold Producer
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-07 11:58
Core Insights - New Found Gold Corp. has transitioned from an early-stage exploration company to an emerging Canadian gold producer in 2025, with a focus on a multi-asset portfolio in Newfoundland and Labrador [1][2][3] Company Transformation - The strategic acquisition of Maritime Resources Corp. marks a significant shift for New Found Gold, allowing it to control the Queensway project, which has a high-grade mineral resource base [3][16] - The company has strengthened its governance with a new board and management team, including experienced mining executives and capital markets specialists [6][7] Financial Milestones - New Found Gold completed a C$63 million bought deal financing and a C$20 million private placement, enhancing its financial position and confirming support from key investors [3][18] - The initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Queensway project indicates 18.0 million tonnes at 2.40 grams per tonne of gold, totaling 1.39 million ounces indicated, and 10.7 million tonnes at 1.77 grams per tonne for 0.61 million ounces inferred [3][8] - A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) revealed a C$743 million after-tax NPV5% and a 56.3% after-tax IRR at a base case gold price of US$2,500/oz, with a life of mine all-in sustaining cost of US$1,256/oz [3][9] Project Development - The company aims to ramp up production at Hammerdown and advance the Queensway project through engineering, permitting, and project finance, targeting a construction decision in late 2026 and first production in H2 2027 [4][20] - The 2025 work program included over 74,000 meters of diamond drilling, focusing on resource definition and exploration, with significant high-grade discoveries [10][11] Exploration Potential - Exploration efforts outside the AFZ Core have demonstrated the broader district's potential, with high-grade gold discovered at the Dropkick zone and ongoing work at other targets [13][14] - The Queensway land package has expanded to 230,225 hectares, a 31% increase from 2024, enhancing the company's exploration footprint [14]
Asante Provides Financial and Operating Results for the Quarter Ended October 31, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-11 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Asante Gold Corporation reported challenges in gold production due to equipment mobilization issues at its Bibiani and Chirano mines, but anticipates improvements in Q4 2025 with new initiatives in place to enhance production levels [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2026 was $129.3 million, a 16% increase from $111.1 million in Q3 2025, primarily driven by a higher average gold price of $3,594 per ounce compared to $2,552 per ounce in the same period last year [10]. - Total comprehensive loss for Q3 2026 was $(215.2) million, compared to $(15.5) million in Q3 2025 [8]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $(6.4) million, down from $17.6 million in Q3 2025, reflecting lower gold sales and higher production costs [11]. Production and Operations - Gold equivalent production for Q3 2026 was 37,333 ounces, down from 45,273 ounces in Q3 2025, with gold sold decreasing to 35,982 ounces from 43,551 ounces [12][21]. - The all-in sustaining cost (AISC) increased to $4,574 per ounce in Q3 2026, compared to $2,347 per ounce in Q3 2025, driven by increased stripping requirements and lower grade ore processed [13][22]. Mine-Specific Updates Bibiani Mine - Material movement increased significantly, with total material mined up 318% in Q3 2026 compared to Q3 2025, marking the highest quarterly material mined in three years [16]. - The stripping ratio at Bibiani was approximately 49.4 in Q3 2026, compared to 16.1 in Q3 2025, indicating increased waste removal [14]. - Gold recovery rates improved from 60% to approximately 90% following the operation of the oxygen plant [3]. Chirano Mine - Ore processed increased by 15.3% in Q3 2026 compared to Q3 2025, attributed to stable power availability and plant throughput improvements [32]. - AISC for Chirano increased to $2,964 per ounce in Q3 2026 from $2,031 in Q3 2025, primarily due to lower gold production [34]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to enhance production capabilities at both mines, including the full mobilization of equipment and the construction of a road connecting Bibiani to Chirano, expected to be completed by Q2 2026 [23]. - Asante aims to produce between 215,000 and 245,000 ounces of gold at Bibiani in 2026, with a target of achieving annual consolidated gold production of approximately 500,000 ounces by 2028 [24][35]. Management Changes - Asante appointed Patrick Padmore as Vice President of Finance, bringing over 17 years of experience in the resource sector [37].
Equinox Gold (NYSEAM:EQX) Conference Transcript
2025-12-09 20:47
Equinox Gold Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Equinox Gold (NYSEAM:EQX) - **Industry**: Gold Production - **Date of Conference**: December 09, 2025 Key Points Company Performance and Strategy - Equinox Gold is experiencing a significant ramp-up in production, particularly at key assets in Canada, including Greenstone and Valentine mines [3][5][7] - The company has a diversified portfolio and is focused on optimizing operations to drive share price performance [5][10] - Recent leadership changes, including the appointment of Darren Hall as CEO, have led to improved operational performance and meeting production expectations [10][11] Production Updates - Greenstone mine achieved 1.34 grams per ton with an 88.4% recovery rate in October, although production was slightly lower than expected [1][7] - The Valentine mine is expected to produce between 150,000-200,000 ounces in 2026, with initial production in Q4 2025 estimated at 15,000-30,000 ounces [17][32] - Consolidated production outlook for 2025 is projected to be between 950,000 and 1,050,000 ounces, excluding Castle Mountain and Los Filos [25][26] Financial Health - The company has strengthened its balance sheet through non-core asset sales, generating approximately $115 million, including $90 million in cash [7][10] - Equinox Gold is focused on deleveraging its balance sheet, which had a net debt of approximately $1.2-$1.3 billion at the end of Q3 [60][61] - The company plans to invest around $100 million in exploration in 2026, aiming to discover new economic zones and expand resources [36][75] Growth Opportunities - Castle Mountain is undergoing the FAST-41 permitting process, with a Record of Decision expected by December 2026, potentially adding 200,000 ounces to production [15][16] - Los Filos has a significant gold resource of approximately 15-16 million ounces but is currently under suspended operations due to land access negotiations [22][54] - The company is considering asset sales, particularly in Brazil, to raise cash for debt reduction and future growth opportunities [58][59] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The management is modeling gold prices between $2,000 and $3,000 for future projects, emphasizing a conservative approach to planning [73][74] - The company aims to become a top quartile valued gold producer while continuously investing in its assets for sustainable long-term growth [37][61] Operational Challenges - The company has faced operational challenges, including maintenance downtime and optimizing throughput at the processing plant [39][40][41] - Efforts are being made to improve operational efficiency and minimize ore losses, which are expected to yield better production results in the coming quarters [30][31][80] Exploration and Resource Development - Equinox Gold is committed to exploration, with significant potential identified at Valentine and other assets, aiming to increase proven and probable reserves [76][77] - The company has made discoveries outside of current resources, indicating potential for future growth [75][77] Conclusion Equinox Gold is at a pivotal point with ramping production, a focus on operational optimization, and strategic asset management. The leadership changes and financial strategies are aimed at enhancing shareholder value while navigating the challenges of the gold production industry. The outlook for 2026 and beyond appears promising, with significant growth opportunities on the horizon.