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IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IMG) reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“IAMGOLD delivered another strong and safe quarter, producing 188,100 ounces of gold and generating $507.3 million of adjusted EBITDA, keeping us firmly on track to achieve our full-year guidance of 720,000 to 820,000 ounces,” said Renaud Adams, President and CEO. “At Côté Gold, the replacement of the conveyor belt in May and the commissioning of our second cone crusher allowed the plant to operate at near full capacity in June, and with contracted crushing now behind us, we expect production to increase and unit costs to decline through the second half of the year. Westwood and Essakane again delivered solid results. Our balance sheet has never been stronger, with a net cash position and $1.3 billion in liquidity, while returning nearly $150 million to shareholders in the quarter through our buyback program.”
“Beyond this near-term progress, the scale of Côté’s long-term potential continues to grow. As we advanced our technical work this year, the consolidation of the Côté and Gosselin Mineral Resources, now exceeding 20 million ounces of Measured and Indicated, materially expanded the opportunity set in front of us – and we have chosen to take the time to thoroughly evaluate rather than constrain it to a single scenario. As a result, the details of the updated technical report which are expected in the fourth quarter will outline a clear, near-term path to increase processing rates toward 40,000 tonnes per day through targeted debottlenecking, supported by a significantly larger reserve base, extended mine life and further cost optimization. Concurrently, we will continue to advance trade-off studies on a further expansion of the project, reflecting our growing conviction in the size and quality of this world-class asset and its ability to support a larger operation over the long term. With a strengthened balance sheet and a compelling pipeline of growth across Côté, Essakane, Westwood and Nelligan, IAMGOLD is exceptionally well positioned to create lasting value for our shareholders.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Operating and Financial
Corporate
QUARTERLY REVIEW
For more details and the Company’s overall outlook for 2026, see “Outlook”, and for individual mines performance, see “Operations”. The following table summarizes certain operating and financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025) and the six months ended June 30 (H1 or YTD) 2026 and 2025, and certain measures of the Company’s financial position as at December 31, 2025.
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | |||||||||
| Key Operating Statistics ($ millions) | ||||||||||||
| Gold production – attributable (000s oz) | 188.1 | 173.0 | 371.7 | 334.0 | ||||||||
| – Côté Gold1 | 67.3 | 67.0 | 119.6 | 118.1 | ||||||||
| – Westwood | 32.4 | 29.4 | 68.6 | 53.3 | ||||||||
| – Essakane2 | 88.4 | 76.6 | 183.5 | 162.6 | ||||||||
| Gold sales – attributable (000s oz) | 180.2 | 173.4 | 373.9 | 338.1 | ||||||||
| – Côté Gold1 | 66.9 | 68.4 | 122.0 | 120.0 | ||||||||
| – Westwood | 29.2 | 28.6 | 66.7 | 55.8 | ||||||||
| – Essakane2 | 84.1 | 76.4 | 185.2 | 162.3 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales3 ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,651 | $ | 1,561 | $ | 1,635 | $ | 1,514 | ||||
| – Côté Gold1 | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,222 | $ | 1,630 | $ | 1,240 | ||||
| – Westwood | $ | 1,624 | $ | 1,577 | $ | 1,440 | $ | 1,562 | ||||
| – Essakane2 | $ | 1,730 | $ | 1,858 | $ | 1,707 | $ | 1,700 | ||||
| Cash costs4 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,289 | $ | 1,340 | $ | 1,244 | $ | 1,311 | ||||
| – Côté Gold1 | $ | 1,245 | $ | 997 | $ | 1,301 | $ | 1,030 | ||||
| – Westwood | $ | 1,606 | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 1,545 | ||||
| – Essakane2 | $ | 1,214 | $ | 1,565 | $ | 1,143 | $ | 1,437 | ||||
| Cash costs4 ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,642 | $ | 1,556 | $ | 1,624 | $ | 1,509 | ||||
| – Côté Gold1 | $ | 1,554 | $ | 1,219 | $ | 1,622 | $ | 1,237 | ||||
| – Westwood | $ | 1,606 | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 1,545 | ||||
| – Essakane2 | $ | 1,724 | $ | 1,855 | $ | 1,700 | $ | 1,697 | ||||
| AISC4 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,918 | $ | 1,825 | $ | 1,815 | $ | 1,778 | ||||
| – Côté Gold1 | $ | 1,773 | $ | 1,389 | $ | 1,773 | $ | 1,418 | ||||
| – Westwood | $ | 2,163 | $ | 2,140 | $ | 1,921 | $ | 2,132 | ||||
| – Essakane2 | $ | 1,691 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,602 | $ | 1,764 | ||||
| AISC4 ($/oz sold) | $ | 2,271 | $ | 2,041 | $ | 2,195 | $ | 1,976 | ||||
| – Côté Gold1 | $ | 2,082 | $ | 1,611 | $ | 2,094 | $ | 1,625 | ||||
| – Westwood | $ | 2,163 | $ | 2,140 | $ | 1,921 | $ | 2,132 | ||||
| – Essakane2 | $ | 2,201 | $ | 2,224 | $ | 2,159 | $ | 2,024 | ||||
| Average realized gold price ($/oz) | $ | 4,384 | $ | 3,182 | $ | 4,631 | $ | 2,961 |
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | |||||||||
| Financial Results ($ millions) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 856.9 | $ | 580.9 | $ | 1,887.0 | $ | 1,058.0 | ||||
| Gross profit | $ | 415.1 | $ | 198.8 | $ | 985.8 | $ | 340.0 | ||||
| EBITDA1 | $ | 495.3 | $ | 283.8 | $ | 1,152.3 | $ | 479.0 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 507.3 | $ | 276.4 | $ | 1,173.6 | $ | 480.9 | ||||
| Net earnings attributable to equity holders | $ | 230.5 | $ | 78.7 | $ | 610.2 | $ | 118.4 | ||||
| Adjusted net earnings attributable to equity holders1 | $ | 241.6 | $ | 77.3 | $ | 632.7 | $ | 132.5 | ||||
| Net earnings per share attributable to equity holders | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.21 | ||||
| Adjusted net earnings per share attributable to equity holders1 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.23 | ||||
| Net cash from operating activities before changes in working capital1 | $ | 442.9 | $ | 127.3 | $ | 1,072.4 | $ | 232.2 | ||||
| Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in millions) | 578.0 | 575.1 | 582.7 | 573.8 | ||||||||
| Net cash from operating activities | $ | 445.1 | $ | 85.8 | $ | 1,015.0 | $ | 160.1 | ||||
| Mine-site free cash flow1 | $ | 368.9 | $ | 140.5 | $ | 893.5 | $ | 280.1 | ||||
| Capital expenditures1 – sustaining | $ | 96.3 | $ | 78.4 | $ | 184.9 | $ | 140.1 | ||||
| Capital expenditures1 – expansion | $ | 22.0 | $ | 8.9 | $ | 34.8 | $ | 14.2 |
| June 30 | December 31 | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Financial Position ($ millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 501.4 | $ | 421.9 | ||
| Long-term debt | $ | 449.3 | $ | 649.8 | ||
| Net cash (debt) excluding lease liabilities and letters of credit | $ | 52.2 | $ | (228.1 | ) | |
| Net cash (debt)1 | $ | (42.6 | ) | $ | (344.4 | ) |
| Available Credit Facility | $ | 845.7 | $ | 445.7 | ||
OUTLOOK
Production (000 oz)
| YTD 2026 | Full Year Guidance 2026 |
|
| Côté Gold – (70%) | 119.6 | 270 – 310 |
| Westwood – (100%) | 68.6 | 110 – 130 |
| Essakane – (85%) | 183.5 | 340 – 380 |
| Total attributable production (000s oz) | 371.7 | 720 – 820 |
Total attributable production for IAMGOLD in 2026 is expected to be in the range of 720,000 to 820,000 ounces. Production at Côté is expected to be higher in the second half of the year, driven by increased processing rates as recent operational improvements continue to be realized. For further details, refer to the “Operations” section of each mine below.
Costs
| YTD 2026 | Full Year Guidance3 2026 |
|
| Côté Gold | ||
| Cash costs – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $1,301 | $900 – $1,050 |
| Cash costs – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,622 | $1,200 – $1,350 |
| AISC – excluding royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,773 | $1,475 – $1,625 |
| AISC – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $2,094 | $1,775 – $1,925 |
| Westwood | ||
| Cash costs ($/oz sold) | $1,417 | $1,500 – $1,650 |
| AISC ($/oz sold) | $1,921 | $1,950 – $2,100 |
| Essakane | ||
| Cash costs – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $1,143 | $1,150 – $1,300 |
| Cash costs – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,700 | $1,600 – $1,750 |
| AISC – excluding royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,602 | $1,550 – $1,700 |
| AISC – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $2,159 | $2,000 – $2,150 |
| Consolidated | ||
| Cost of sales1 ($/oz sold) | $1,635 | $1,425 – $1,575 |
| Cash costs1,2 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $1,244 | $1,100 – $1,250 |
| Cash costs1,2 – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,624 | $1,425 – $1,575 |
| AISC1,2 – excluding royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $1,815 | $1,675 – $1,825 |
| AISC1,2 – including royalties3 ($/oz sold) | $2,195 | $2,000 – $2,150 |
Cash costs on a consolidated basis, excluding royalties, are expected to be in the upper half of the range of $1,100 to $1,250 per ounce sold. Cash costs are expected to be lower in the second half of the year, reflecting the expected increase in Côté Gold’s production over the second half of the year. AISC on a consolidated basis, excluding royalties, are expected to be in the upper range of $1,675 to $1,825 per ounce sold.
The guidance for cash costs and AISC, including royalties, was established using a gold price assumption of $4,000 per ounce for the year. The amount of royalties included in cash costs and AISC was $380 per ounce year-to-date, $55 per ounce higher than guidance, as the average realized price of gold sold in the first half was $4,631, or $631 per ounce above the gold price assumption used in guidance estimates. Refer to the table below for the sensitivity of royalties based on gold price.
Royalty Sensitivities
| $ per ounce sold | |||
| Gold Price | Consolidated | Côté Gold | Essakane |
| $3,500 | $270 | $245 | $350 |
| $4,000 (guidance price) | $325 | $300 | $450 |
| $4,500 | $390 | $340 | $540 |
| $5,000 | $440 | $385 | $600 |
The realized gold price in the first half of the year averaged $4,631 per ounce. The full year guidance for 2026 is based on the following assumptions (before the impact of hedging): an average realized gold price of $4,000 per ounce, USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.35, EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.18, average Brent oil price of $65 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price of $65 per barrel. On oil price, the Company estimates that for a $10 per barrel increase, the impact on the direct cost of fuel would increase costs by approximately $12 per ounce, exclusive of broader indirect inflationary pressures on input costs and the supply chain.
During the first half of 2026 price escalation of approximately 3% has been observed across certain commodity inputs, which remained within the Company’s inflation expectations. The Company continuously evaluates key commodity indices and forward supplier pricing guidance to proactively identify areas of potential cost inflation to inform any price mitigation measures that may be warranted. For further information on the expected impacts from fluctuation in guidance assumptions, refer to the Sensitivity Impact table included in the “Financial Condition” section.
Capital Expenditures
| YTD 2026 | Full Year Guidance 20261 | |||||||||||||||||
| ($ millions) | Sustaining | Expansion | Total | Sustaining | Expansion | Total | ||||||||||||
| Côté Gold (70%) | $ | 55.4 | $ | 27.1 | $ | 82.5 | $ | 160 | $ | 85 | $ | 245 | ||||||
| Westwood (100%) | 33.3 | 6.7 | 40.0 | 55 | 30 | 85 | ||||||||||||
| Essakane (100%) | 96.2 | 1.0 | 97.2 | 165 | 5 | 170 | ||||||||||||
| Total2 | $ | 184.9 | $ | 34.8 | $ | 219.7 | $ | 380 | $ | 120 | $ | 500 | ||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $380 million ±5%. Sustaining capital at Côté Gold, on an attributable basis, is expected to total $160 million ±5%, an increase from the prior year due to additional non-recurring plant and infrastructure design changes and improvements identified during the ramp-up to optimize operations and operating costs. Côté Gold’s capital expenditures are expected to be higher in the second half of the year due to the timing of equipment deliveries and the scheduling of projects.
Expansion capital expenditures are expected to total $120 million ±5% in 2026. The expansion capital at Côté Gold is to de-risk the contemplated Côté expansion; early works include basic mill infrastructure and a significant pushback to expand the operating area of the pit. Additional expansion capital is associated with development works at Westwood to support the study of options to increase mining volumes including the potential for bulk mining in the eastern parts of Westwood underground.
Exploration Outlook
| YTD 2026 | Full Year Guidance 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| ($ millions) | Capitalized | Expensed | Total | Capitalized | Expensed | Total | ||||||||||||
| Exploration projects – greenfield | $ | 10.8 | $ | 13.3 | $ | 24.1 | $ | 11 | $ | 34 | $ | 45 | ||||||
| Exploration projects – brownfield | 3.8 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||||
| $ | 14.6 | $ | 14.3 | $ | 28.9 | $ | 18 | $ | 36 | $ | 54 | |||||||
Exploration expenditures for 2026 are expected to be approximately $54 million, the majority of which will be expensed. The Nelligan Mining Complex is the primary focus for exploration in 2026, with an estimated spend of approximately $24 million (including the construction of certain infrastructure to support an expanding program), followed by Côté Gold at approximately $5 million attributed to IAMGOLD, and Essakane at approximately $6 million.
Income Taxes Paid and Depreciation Outlook
| ($ millions) | YTD 2026 | Full Year Guidance 2026 |
| Depreciation expense | $234.3 | $480 (±5%) |
| Income taxes paid | $100.9 | $205 – $215 |
The Company expects to pay cash taxes in the range of $205 to $215 million during 2026. Cash tax payments do not occur evenly by quarter, as amounts paid in a quarter can include payments of the final balance of the prior year taxes and payments of instalments for the current year, both required to be made at times as prescribed by different countries. There are no significant cash taxes expected in respect of the new global minimum top-up taxes.
Depreciation expense for 2026 is expected to be $480 million (±5%) corresponding with production levels and depletion of certain pit phases for which waste stripping costs have been capitalized.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE
The Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report on April 27, 2026. The report draws upon various ESG frameworks and standards and internationally recognized methodologies such as the Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. In June 2026, the Company was named one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights for 2026.
Health and Safety
The TRIFR in the second quarter was 0.70 as of June 30, 2026, compared to 0.41 as of June 30, 2025, and tracking at 0.56 for the year. IAMGOLD is continuing to advance its critical risk management program and visible leadership to improve safety and reduce high-potential incidents.
Environmental
There were zero significant environmental incidents reported for the quarter. Essakane updated its 2019 Closure Plan and submitted the revised plan to the Burkina Faso authorities in June 2026, as required by regulation.
Social Performance
During the second quarter 2026, IAMGOLD continued its strong relationship with local communities at each of our sites, including supporting community-based and wellness-focused initiatives. Notable investments included the donation of medical equipment to healthcare facilities servicing the local communities near Essakane early this spring; Westwood’s participation in the Social Investment Fund of the Mining Industry (FISM) of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, launched in April 2026; and Côté Gold’s funding for Dynamic Earth Sudbury and Timmins Hospital.
Indigenous Relations
As a Canadian business committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, IAMGOLD is continuing to advance a company-wide initiative to articulate how it works with Indigenous peoples beyond reconciliation, towards a future that builds upon the Company’s experiences and reflects its values. This work is intended to support the creation of a coherent vision for reconciliation and a roadmap to help guide the Company’s actions as an organization, embedding reconciliation more intentionally across the organization, and defining actions to guide respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities.
In the second quarter 2026, IAMGOLD launched a 5-pathway reconciliation plan, along with new mandatory awareness training for all its Canada-based employees titled “Indigenous Peoples of Canada: An Introduction to History and Relationship”.
Culture and Inclusion
IAMGOLD includes annual objectives to support its efforts in integrating culture and inclusion into the strategy and corporate scorecard, for the annual objectives, and tracks metrics in site and corporate reports for visibility and measurement. As of June 30, 2026, women accounted for 33% of the Company’s executive leadership team.
OPERATIONS
Côté Gold Mine (IAMGOLD interest – 70%) | Ontario, Canada
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | |||||||||
| Key Operating Statistics (100% basis, unless otherwise stated) | ||||||||||||
| Ore mined (000s t) | 3,072 | 3,170 | 6,625 | 6,285 | ||||||||
| Grade mined (g/t) | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.87 | ||||||||
| Operating waste mined (000s t) | 4,856 | 5,838 | 9,803 | 11,505 | ||||||||
| Capital waste mined (000s t) | 3,808 | 2,800 | 4,634 | 4,773 | ||||||||
| Total material mined (000s t) | 11,736 | 11,808 | 21,062 | 22,563 | ||||||||
| Strip ratio1 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.6 | ||||||||
| Ore milled (000s t) | 2,873 | 2,930 | 5,214 | 5,027 | ||||||||
| Head grade (g/t) | 1.12 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.13 | ||||||||
| Recovery (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||||||||
| Gold production (000s oz) – 100% | 96.2 | 96.2 | 170.9 | 169.2 | ||||||||
| Gold production (000s oz) – 70% | 67.3 | 67.0 | 119.6 | 118.1 | ||||||||
| Gold sales (000s oz) – 100% | 95.5 | 98.1 | 173.9 | 171.9 | ||||||||
| Gold sales (000s oz) – 70% | 66.9 | 68.4 | 122.0 | 120.0 | ||||||||
| Average realized gold price2 ($/oz) | $ | 4,379 | $ | 3,336 | $ | 4,584 | $ | 3,160 | ||||
| Financial Results ($ millions – attributable interest) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 293.2 | $ | 229.2 | $ | 560.3 | $ | 380.4 | ||||
| Cost of sales3 | 104.3 | 83.9 | 198.8 | 149.1 | ||||||||
| Production costs | 82.8 | 68.0 | 160.2 | 124.4 | ||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in finished goods | 0.9 | 0.7 | (0.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||||
| Royalties4 | 20.6 | 15.2 | 39.1 | 24.8 | ||||||||
| Cash costs2 | 103.9 | 83.6 | 197.9 | 148.7 | ||||||||
| Sustaining capital expenditures2 | 36.6 | 27.2 | 55.4 | 45.4 | ||||||||
| Expansion capital expenditures2 | 18.0 | 6.6 | 27.1 | 9.7 | ||||||||
| Total sustaining and expansion capital expenditures2 | 54.6 | 33.8 | 82.5 | 55.1 | ||||||||
| Earnings from operations | 141.6 | 101.5 | 272.6 | 151.2 | ||||||||
| Mine-site free cash flow2 | 150.3 | 93.9 | 262.2 | 151.5 | ||||||||
| Unit costs per tonne2 | ||||||||||||
| Mine costs per operating tonne mined2 | $ | 4.49 | $ | 3.88 | $ | 4.83 | $ | 3.69 | ||||
| Mill costs per tonne milled2 | $ | 20.85 | $ | 16.94 | $ | 22.54 | $ | 18.30 | ||||
| G&A costs per tonne milled2 | $ | 8.36 | $ | 5.80 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 7.09 | ||||
| Operating costs per ounce5 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales excluding depreciation ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,222 | $ | 1,630 | $ | 1,240 | ||||
| Cash costs2 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,245 | $ | 997 | $ | 1,301 | $ | 1,030 | ||||
| Cash costs2 ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,554 | $ | 1,219 | $ | 1,622 | $ | 1,237 | ||||
| AISC2 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,773 | $ | 1,389 | $ | 1,773 | $ | 1,418 | ||||
| AISC2 – including royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 2,082 | $ | 1,611 | $ | 2,094 | $ | 1,625 |
Operations
Côté Gold attributable gold production in the second quarter 2026 was 67,300 ounces (96,200 ounces | 100%), in line with the prior year period, as the processing plant operated at near full capacity in June following the successful replacement of the conveyor belt in May and commissioning of the second cone crusher to start the year.
The Company discontinued the use of external contractor crushing by the end of June 2026. This supplemental crushing had originally been contracted in 2025 to support operational targets due to constraints in the crushing circuit which were addressed through the installation of a second cone crusher at the beginning of the year. Processing cost improvements were realized in June as contracted crushing was reduced, with average processing costs in June of $17.72 per tonne, down from an average of $22.50 per tonne over the prior three quarters. Additional operational benefits from the debottlenecked crushing circuit have been realized downstream with improved wear rates on the high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) rollers with better sized material now feeding the HPGR. A longer HPGR lifespan is expected to translate into reduced maintenance costs and improved crushing circuit availability. Improvements to mining unit costs are expected to be realized in the coming quarters as the mining fleet previously required to support the external contractor crushing is redeployed on mining activities.
Financial Performance (70% basis) – Q2 2026 Compared to Q2 2025
Production costs of $82.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, were $14.8 million or 22% higher than the same prior year period primarily from higher use of external contractor crushing services, contractor costs to support the conveyor repairs and scheduled maintenance described above, higher mine maintenance as the mining fleet commenced the first series of rebuilds, as well as increased diesel prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East and higher electricity prices.
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation, of $104.3 million was $20.4 million or 24% higher than the prior year period, primarily due to higher production costs and higher royalties. Cost of sales per ounce sold, excluding depreciation, of $1,562 was $340 or 28% higher due to higher cost of sales and lower sales volume.
Cash costs, excluding royalties, of $83.3 million were $14.9 million or 22% higher than the prior year period, primarily due to higher production costs. Cash cost per ounce sold, excluding royalties, of $1,245, was higher by $248 or 25%, due to higher cash costs and lower sales volume.
Royalties during the three months ended June 30, 2026, were $20.6 million or $309 per ounce (20% of cash costs), 36% higher compared to the prior year period due to higher gold prices.
Cash costs, including royalties, of $103.9 million were $20.3 million or 24% higher than the prior year period, primarily due to higher production costs and royalties. Cash cost per ounce sold of $1,554 was higher by $335 or 27% due to higher cash costs and lower sales volume.
AISC per ounce sold of $2,082 was higher by $471 or 29%, primarily due to higher cash costs per ounce sold and higher capital expenditure.
Capital expenditures totaled $54.6 million ($77.9 million | 100%) in the second quarter 2026. Sustaining capital expenditures totaled $36.6 million ($52.2 million | 100%), including $16.0 million of mobile equipment and critical spares, $10.4 million of tailings infrastructure and related earthworks, $8.5 million of capital projects related to operational improvements and ramp-up, and $1.7 million of capital waste stripping. Expansion capital of $18.0 million ($25.7 million | 100%) included $14.1 million capital waste stripping for the Phase 2 pit expansion along the periphery of the current pit and $3.9 million of related infrastructure improvements.
Mine-site free cash flow, on an attributable basis, was $150.3 million ($214.7 million | 100%) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, with revenues of $293.2 million from gold sales of 66,900 ounces at the realized gold price of $4,379 per ounce, resulting in operating cash flows of $204.0 million ($291.4 million | 100%) offset by capital expenditures totaling $53.7 million ($76.7 million | 100%).
2026 Outlook
Côté Gold attributable production in 2026 is expected to be in the range of 270,000 to 310,000 ounces (390,000 to 440,000 ounces | 100%). The focus in 2026 is on stabilization, optimization, improving the cost structure, and preparing for the contemplated expansion of Côte. Short to medium term capital investment is planned to improve the operating efficiency and cost structure while also systematically investing to derisk future expansions.
Mining activities in 2026 are planning a total of approximately 48 million tonnes of material mined, which includes the pushback to open up the pit to improve mine efficiency and prepare for the contemplated expansion. Mining rates are expected to increase in the second half of the year as the mining fleet supporting the external contractor crusher becomes available and with the commissioning of three new haul trucks. Mill throughput is expected to total approximately 12 million tonnes, with the plant averaging 36,000 tpd (nameplate) over the course of the year. Plant head grades are expected to average between 1.05 g/t and 1.15 g/t. Gold production is expected to be higher in the second half of the year based on increased throughput following the first quarter and higher grades in the second half of the year.
Cash costs, excluding royalties, at Côté Gold are expected to be near the top end of the guidance range of $900 to $1,050 per ounce sold. Cash costs are expected to improve in the second half on increased volumes, higher production and improved unit costs. Côté Gold relies on diesel to operate the haul trucks, while the shovels and processing plant are connected to the grid. The cost estimates for 2026 used an oil price assumption of $65 per barrel for WTI. It is estimated that a $10 increase in the price of oil per barrel would approximately equate to a $7 per ounce increase in costs, exclusive of broader indirect inflationary pressures on input costs and the supply chain. AISC, excluding royalties, are expected to be at the top end of the guidance range of $1,475 to $1,625 per ounce sold. See “Outlook” for guidance and sensitivities on royalties.
Sustaining capital expenditures guidance for Côté Gold is approximately $160 million ±5% ($230 million | 100%) that includes $50 million ($70 million | 100%) of non-recurring capital to improve the operating efficiency and the long-term operating cost structure.
Expansion capital of $85 million ±5% ($120 million | 100%) mainly relates to the planned strategic pit pushback that will provide both operational flexibility in the near term and optionality for an expansion of operations, including the acceleration of certain activities that could provide near-term increases in throughput capacity, including an additional Vertimill in early 2027.
Expansion Opportunities
The Company is planning to announce an updated Côté Gold mine plan and Mineral Reserve estimate in the fourth quarter of 2026, which will be included in a subsequent Technical Report shortly thereafter. The study will incorporate the recently consolidated Côté and Gosselin Mineral Resources and operating assumptions based on production experience to date.
The updated mine plan is expected to demonstrate a significant expansion of Mineral Reserves and life of mine, while outlining near-term opportunities to progressively increase processing capacity beyond the current nameplate, through further debottlenecking and targeted plant improvements, to support sustained processing rates of approximately 40,000 tpd. In parallel, the Company is continuing to evaluate opportunities for a larger-scale expansion of the processing plant, supported by the size and quality of the consolidated Côté-Gosselin resource base and the potential to support a substantially larger operation over the long term. Technical, infrastructure and permitting studies are ongoing to determine the optimal scale, configuration and development path to maximize the long-term value of the operation.
Exploration
On June 1, 2026, the Company announced an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Côté Gold Mine that reflects the integration of the Côté and Gosselin zones into a consolidated block model with updated economic assumptions, ahead of the upcoming Côté updated mine plan and technical report discussed above.
This updated estimate is with an effective date of March 31, 2026, and highlights include:
The exploration program at Côté Gold is ongoing with a focus on the Côté, Gosselin and saddle area. The 2026 Gosselin zone exploration program includes approximately 10,000 metres of diamond drilling to test the north and north-east extensions of the Gosselin zone. Approximately 4,400 metres were drilled YTD with none completed in the second quarter and drilling will resume in the third quarter using the most recent drilling results obtained.
An infill drilling program of 20,000 metres is ongoing on the Côté zone. Approximately 6,200 metres of surface diamond drilling were completed in the second quarter 2026 (10,400 metres YTD including approximately 1,200 metres of geological drilling completed in the first quarter). The infill drilling program was planned to improve resource confidence within the northeastern extension of the Côté deposit and convert Inferred Resources into the Indicated Resources category.
Westwood Complex (IAMGOLD interest – 100%) | Quebec, Canada
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | |||||||||
| Key Operating Statistics | ||||||||||||
| Underground lateral development (metres) | 1,239 | 981 | 2,392 | 2,128 | ||||||||
| Ore mined (000s t) – underground | 104 | 98 | 210 | 187 | ||||||||
| Ore mined (000s t) – open pit | 109 | 315 | 169 | 507 | ||||||||
| Ore mined (000s t) – total | 213 | 413 | 379 | 694 | ||||||||
| Grade mined (g/t) – underground | 8.34 | 7.25 | 9.09 | 6.80 | ||||||||
| Grade mined (g/t) – open pit | 0.86 | 1.11 | 0.85 | 1.18 | ||||||||
| Grade mined (g/t) – total | 4.50 | 2.57 | 5.41 | 2.70 | ||||||||
| Ore milled (000s t) | 287 | 323 | 590 | 605 | ||||||||
| Head grade (g/t) – underground | 8.40 | 7.38 | 9.10 | 6.86 | ||||||||
| Head grade (g/t) – open pit | 0.90 | 1.16 | 1.00 | 1.26 | ||||||||
| Head grade (g/t) – total | 3.75 | 3.07 | 3.90 | 2.99 | ||||||||
| Recovery (%) | 94 | 92 | 93 | 92 | ||||||||
| Gold production (000s oz) | 32.4 | 29.4 | 68.6 | 53.3 | ||||||||
| Gold sales (000s oz) | 29.2 | 28.6 | 66.7 | 55.8 | ||||||||
| Average realized gold price1 ($/oz) | $ | 4,412 | $ | 3,323 | $ | 4,683 | $ | 3,123 | ||||
| Financial Results ($ millions) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 129.6 | $ | 95.4 | $ | 313.9 | $ | 175.2 | ||||
| Cost of sales2 | 47.5 | 45.1 | 96.0 | 87.2 | ||||||||
| Production costs | 54.0 | 46.4 | 101.5 | 87.4 | ||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in finished goods | (6.5 | ) | (1.3 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||
| Cash costs1 | 47.0 | 44.6 | 94.6 | 86.2 | ||||||||
| Sustaining capital expenditures1 | 16.7 | 16.0 | 33.3 | 31.1 | ||||||||
| Expansion capital expenditures1 | 3.6 | – | 6.7 | – | ||||||||
| Total sustaining and expansion capital expenditures1 | 20.3 | 16.0 | 40.0 | 31.1 | ||||||||
| Earnings from operations | 68.0 | 35.0 | 185.3 | 56.1 | ||||||||
| Mine-site free cash flow1 | 56.5 | 36.6 | 166.5 | 53.2 | ||||||||
| Unit costs per tonne1 | ||||||||||||
| Underground mining cost per tonne mined | $ | 313.99 | $ | 302.08 | $ | 300.48 | $ | 289.11 | ||||
| Open pit mining cost per operating tonne mined | $ | 11.86 | $ | 6.80 | $ | 10.30 | $ | 7.02 | ||||
| Milling cost per tonne milled | $ | 37.02 | $ | 25.46 | $ | 32.13 | $ | 24.43 | ||||
| G&A cost per tonne milled | $ | 16.83 | $ | 13.98 | $ | 18.40 | $ | 18.04 | ||||
| Operating costs per ounce3 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales excluding depreciation ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,624 | $ | 1,577 | $ | 1,440 | $ | 1,562 | ||||
| Cash costs1 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,606 | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 1,545 | ||||
| Cash costs1 ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,606 | $ | 1,562 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 1,545 | ||||
| AISC1 ($/oz sold) | $ | 2,163 | $ | 2,140 | $ | 1,921 | $ | 2,132 |
Operations
Westwood gold production in the second quarter 2026 was 32,400 ounces, higher by 3,000 ounces or 10% compared with the same prior year period.
Financial Performance – Q2 2026 Compared to Q2 2025
Production costs of $54.0 million were higher by $7.6 million or 16% than the same prior year period, primarily due to increased extraction activities in the underground mine, the transition to a new contract miner at the Grand Duc satellite pit, and increased milling costs. Underground mining costs per tonne mined were $313.99, higher by $11.91 per tonne or 4% than the same prior year period, resulting from increased labour costs and higher maintenance activities. Milling costs of $37.02 per tonne were slightly higher due to increased rental cost for the portable crushing unit supporting the supplemental Grand Duc ore feed and a mill shutdown occurring in the second quarter relative to the first quarter in the prior year.
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation, of $47.5 million was higher by $2.4 million or 5% compared to the same prior year period due to higher production costs, partially offset by an increase in gold in circuit. Cost of sales per ounce sold, excluding depreciation, of $1,624 was higher by $47 or 3%, due to higher production costs, partially offset by an increase in gold in circuit.
Cash costs of $47.0 million were higher by $2.4 million or 5% compared to the prior year period due to higher production costs. Cash costs per ounce sold of $1,606 were higher by $44 per ounce or 3%, due to higher production costs, partially offset by an increase in gold in circuit.
AISC per ounce sold of $2,163 was higher by $23 per ounce or 1%, primarily due to higher cash costs per ounce, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend and an increase in gold in circuit.
Sustaining capital expenditures of $16.7 million included mill and mobile equipment of $8.0 million and underground development and rehabilitation of $6.5 million, capitalized stripping at Grand Duc of $0.4 million, and other sustaining capital projects of $1.8 million. During the quarter a work program progressed on the adjacent Eastwood deposit, with $3.6 million incurred in the period, to support the study of options to expand the mine in the eastern parts of Westwood underground that could be amenable to bulk mining and resulted increase in underground throughput.
Mine-site free cash flow was $56.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, based on revenues of $129.6 million from gold sales of 29,200 ounces at a realized gold price of $4,412 per ounce, generating operating cash flows of $75.9 million offset by capital expenditures totaling $19.4 million.
2026 Outlook
Westwood production is expected to be in the range of 110,000 to 130,000 ounces in 2026. Underground mining is planned for between 900 to 1,000 tonnes per day, and the Grand Duc open pit life was extended into 2027 based on the improved economics in the current gold price environment. Mill throughput is expected to total 1.2 million tonnes in 2026 with blended head grades expected to average 3.5 g/t over the course of the year.
Cash costs at Westwood are expected to be in the range of $1,500 to $1,650 per ounce sold and AISC in the range of $1,950 to $2,100 per ounce sold.
Sustaining capital expenditures guidance is $55 million (±5%), primarily consisting of underground development in support of the mine plan, the continued renewal of the mobile fleet and fixed equipment, and certain asset integrity projects at the Westwood mill. Expansion capital of $30 million is primarily associated with development works to support the study of options to expand the mine in the eastern parts of Westwood underground that could be amenable to bulk mining. Additional extensions to the Grand Duc pit will also be investigated this year.
Expansion Opportunities
The Company plans to publish an updated technical report for Westwood in the second half of 2027 which is expected to highlight the potential for bulk mining in the eastern zone at depth in Westwood. This approach could potentially support higher overall underground throughput which conceptually would allow for increased gold production at improved mining costs. Increasing the proportion of underground ore processed through the plant would also help offset the expected decline in open-pit feed once the low-grade Grand Duc open pit is depleted.
Essakane Mine (IAMGOLD interest – 85% for YTD 2026, 90% for YTD 2025) | Burkina Faso
| Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | |||||||||
| Key Operating Statistics1 | ||||||||||||
| Ore mined (000s t) | 2,470 | 2,168 | 4,701 | 4,615 | ||||||||
| Grade mined (g/t) | 1.01 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.14 | ||||||||
| Operating waste mined (000s t) | 3,534 | 6,419 | 5,519 | 12,086 | ||||||||
| Capital waste mined (000s t) | 5,967 | 2,154 | 13,693 | 4,901 | ||||||||
| Total material mined (000s t) | 11,971 | 10,741 | 23,913 | 21,602 | ||||||||
| Strip ratio2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | ||||||||
| Ore milled (000s t) | 3,236 | 3,113 | 6,377 | 6,225 | ||||||||
| Head grade (g/t) | 1.13 | 0.93 | 1.19 | 1.01 | ||||||||
| Recovery (%) | 88 | 91 | 89 | 90 | ||||||||
| Gold production (000s oz) – 100% | 104.0 | 86.1 | 215.9 | 180.7 | ||||||||
| Gold production (000s oz) – attributable | 88.4 | 76.6 | 183.5 | 162.6 | ||||||||
| Gold sales (000s oz) – 100% | 99.0 | 85.1 | 217.9 | 180.5 | ||||||||
| Average realized gold price3 ($/oz) | $ | 4,379 | $ | 3,284 | $ | 4,641 | $ | 3,080 | ||||
| Financial Results1 ($ millions) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 434.1 | $ | 279.6 | $ | 1,012.8 | $ | 556.5 | ||||
| Cost of sales4 | 171.4 | 158.1 | 372.1 | 307.0 | ||||||||
| Production costs | 127.6 | 139.7 | 253.7 | 264.6 | ||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in finished goods | (6.7 | ) | (6.3 | ) | (3.0 | ) | (4.5 | ) | ||||
| Royalties5 | 50.5 | 24.7 | 121.4 | 46.9 | ||||||||
| Cash costs3 | 170.6 | 157.8 | 370.4 | 306.4 | ||||||||
| Sustaining capital expenditures3 | 43.0 | 35.0 | 96.2 | 62.9 | ||||||||
| Expansion capital expenditures3 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 4.5 | ||||||||
| Total sustaining and expansion capital expenditures3 | 43.4 | 37.3 | 97.2 | 67.4 | ||||||||
| Earnings from operations | 206.5 | 81.6 | 525.1 | 176.4 | ||||||||
| Mine-site free cash flow3 | 162.1 | 10.0 | 464.8 | 75.4 | ||||||||
| Unit costs per tonne3 | ||||||||||||
| Open pit mining cost per operating tonne mined | $ | 4.79 | $ | 6.02 | $ | 4.76 | $ | 5.80 | ||||
| Milling cost per tonne milled | $ | 18.88 | $ | 20.12 | $ | 19.66 | $ | 18.84 | ||||
| G&A cost per tonne milled | $ | 10.47 | $ | 8.46 | $ | 10.43 | $ | 8.93 | ||||
| Operating costs per ounce6 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales excluding depreciation ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,730 | $ | 1,858 | $ | 1,707 | $ | 1,700 | ||||
| Cash costs3 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,214 | $ | 1,565 | $ | 1,143 | $ | 1,437 | ||||
| Cash costs3 ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,724 | $ | 1,855 | $ | 1,700 | $ | 1,697 | ||||
| AISC3 – excluding royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 1,691 | $ | 1,934 | $ | 1,602 | $ | 1,764 | ||||
| AISC3 – including royalties ($/oz sold) | $ | 2,201 | $ | 2,224 | $ | 2,159 | $ | 2,024 |
Operations
Essakane attributable gold production in the second quarter 2026 was 88,400 ounces (104,000 ounces | 100%), an increase of 11,800 ounces or 15% from the prior year:
The security situation in Burkina Faso continues to be a focus for the Company. Security-related incidents are still occurring in the country, and more broadly, the West African region, which has put pressure on supply chains. The Company continues to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of in-country personnel and is constantly adjusting its protocols and activity levels at the site in response to the security environment. The Company continues to invest in the security and supply chain infrastructure in the region and at the mine site. It is also incurring additional costs to bring employees, contractors, supplies, and inventory to the mine. See “Risks and Uncertainties”.
In June 2026, Essakane declared a dividend of approximately $500 million representing the full distribution of its 2025 earnings. IAMGOLD’s 85% portion of the dividend, net of taxes, is approximately $400 million. As at June 30, 2026, the entire $680.7 million of IAMGOLD’s portion of the dividend declared in 2025 has been successfully repatriated, including interest payments of $14.4 million. See “Financial Condition – Dividend Payments from Essakane”.
On April 7, 2025, the Government of Burkina Faso enacted an update to the royalty decree increasing the minimum royalty rate applicable to gold prices above $3,000/oz to 8%, with the rate increasing by an additional 1% for each $500/oz thereafter. The previous rate was 7% on all gold sold at or above $2,000/oz. The average royalty rate was 12% in the second quarter 2026 compared to 9% in the same prior year period, in addition to the contributions to the development fund for local communities equating to 1% of total revenues.
Financial Performance – Q2 2026 Compared to Q2 2025
Production costs of $127.6 million were lower by $12.1 million or 9%, due to a decrease in mining costs, a higher proportion of capitalized waste in the period, offset by an increase in the funding of community development programs in the local communities. Mining costs were lower due to free digging of the initial saprolite benches of the Lao pit resulting in reduced explosives consumption and reduced energy consumption, partially offset by increased drilling activity during the quarter. Milling costs were lower as liner replacement occurred during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the second quarter in the prior year. USD equivalent labour, contractor and facility costs increased compared to the same prior year period due to the appreciation of the local XOF currency, which is pegged to the Euro.
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation, of $171.4 million was higher by $13.3 million or 8%, primarily due to a 104% increase in royalties, partially offset by lower production costs. Cost of sales per ounce sold, excluding depreciation, of $1,730 was lower by $128 per ounce or 7% due to higher royalties offset by lower production costs and higher production and sales volumes.
Royalties were $50.5 million or $510 per ounce (30% of cash costs), an increase of $220 per ounce compared to the prior year period resulting from higher gold prices under the new royalty decree.
Cash costs, excluding royalties, of $120.1 million were lower by $13.0 million or 10%, primarily due to lower production costs. Cash costs per ounce sold, excluding royalties, of $1,214 per ounce were lower by $351 per ounce or 22%, primarily due to higher production and sales volumes and lower production costs.
Cash costs, including royalties, of $170.6 million were higher by $12.8 million or 8% mainly due to higher royalties, partially offset by lower production costs, and total cash costs per ounce sold, including royalties, of $1,724 per ounce were lower by $131 or 7%, primarily due to higher production and sales volumes and lower production costs, partially offset by higher royalties.
AISC per ounce sold of $2,201 was lower by $23 per ounce or 1% due to lower cash costs and higher production and sales volumes, partially offset by higher royalties compared to the prior period, combined with higher sustaining capital expenditures.
Total capitalized stripping of $28.7 million was higher by $15.7 million or 121%, due to the initial pushbacks of a pit expansion in the adjacent Lao pit, resulting in higher overall waste tonnes mined in the period decreasing the proportion of waste tonnes classified as operating waste consistent with the 2026 mine plan.
Sustaining capital expenditures, excluding capitalized stripping, of $14.3 million included capital spares of $4.4 million, mobile and mill equipment of $4.3 million, resource development of $2.1 million, tailings management of $1.5 million, generator overhaul of $0.1 million and other sustaining projects of $1.9 million.
Mine-site free cash flow, on a 100% basis, was $162.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, with revenues of $434.1 million resulting from gold sales of 99,000 ounces at a realized gold price of $4,379 per ounce, producing operating cash flows of $208.2 million, inclusive of a $60.0 million tax payment, offset by capital expenditures totaling $46.1 million.
2026 Outlook
Essakane attributable production is expected to be in the range of 340,000 to 380,000 ounces (400,000 to 440,000 ounces | 100%). Mining activities will predominantly target Phase 7 of the Essakane Main Zone and the adjacent Lao pit, with an estimated target of 43 to 46 million tonnes of material mined at a strip ratio between 3:1 to 4:1 with increased volumes of waste mining at the Lao pit. Mill throughput is expected to total near 13 million tonnes with head grades averaging 1.10 g/t Au.
Cash costs, excluding royalties, are expected to be in the range of $1,150 to $1,300 per ounce sold. AISC, excluding royalties, are expected at the top end of the guidance range of $1,550 to $1,700 per ounce sold. Costs at Essakane are impacted by the Burkinabe royalty structure described above which are uncapped and linked to gold prices. See “Outlook” for guidance and sensitivities on royalties.
Essakane mainly relies on diesel and heavy fuel oil to power the processing plant and operate the mining fleet. The cost estimates for 2026 used an oil price assumption of $65 per barrel for Brent. Fuel cost and supply have not been impacted by the conflict in the Middle East up to date, though risks to price and supply have increased. Based on the usage between milling and mining, it is estimated that a $10 increase in the price of oil per barrel would approximately equate to a $20 per ounce increase in cash costs and all-in sustaining cost, respectively, exclusive of broader indirect inflationary pressures on input costs and the supply chain. The Company is actively monitoring the situation and implementing measures that are within its control.
Sustaining capital expenditures guidance is approximately $165 million (±5%), including approximately $90 million of capitalized waste stripping to progress Phase 6 and into the Lao pit, as well as the ongoing replacement of certain equipment to improve efficiency and maintenance costs at Essakane, and the annual tailings dam program. The capitalized waste stripping is higher than estimated in the December 2023 technical report due to inclusion of the Lao pit and extension of estimated mine life into 2029.
Continued security incidents or related concerns could have a material adverse impact on future operating performance. The Company continues to actively work with authorities and suppliers to mitigate potential impacts and manage supply continuity, while also investing in additional infrastructure and supply inventory levels designed to secure operational continuity. See “Risks and Uncertainties.”
Mine Life Extension Opportunities
The Company plans to issue an updated technical report in the first half of 2027. The report is expected to illustrate the potential extension of Essakane’s mine life up to 2035 with additional phases in the Essakane pit and adjacent open pits.
PROJECTS
Nelligan Mining Complex | Quebec, Canada
On December 19, 2025, and December 22, 2025, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of each of Northern Superior and Orbec, respectively, by way of court-approved plan of arrangement for consideration of approximately $329.0 million and $14.2 million, respectively, in shares of the Company and cash. The Northern Superior acquisition consolidated the Philibert, Chevrier, Lac Surprise, and Croteau projects with Orbec’s early-stage Muus project, and IAMGOLD’s Nelligan, Monster Lake and Anik projects.
The combined assets, together the “Nelligan Mining Complex”, consolidates the Chibougamau region with a dominant land position of approximately 134,000 hectares. The Nelligan Mining Complex is now positioned as one of the largest pre-production gold camps in Canada. The close proximity of the primary deposits to each other supports the conceptual vision of a central processing facility being fed from multiple ore sources within a 17-kilometre radius.
On February 17, 2026, the Company announced its updated Mineral Resources for the Nelligan Mining Complex. On a consolidated basis, the Nelligan Mining Complex reported a significant increase in Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources. Indicated Resources increased 1.1 million ounces to a total of 4.3 million ounces at an average grade of 0.99 g/t Au. Inferred ounces increased 1.9 million ounces to a total of 7.5 million ounces at an average grade of 1.08 g/t Au.
The Company plans to issue an inaugural technical report for the Nelligan Mining Complex in mid-2027.
IAMGOLD has budgeted approximately $24 million for exploration activities within the Nelligan Mining Complex for 2026. The goal of the program will be to conduct thorough testing of Philibert, expand Nelligan and continue to test Monster Lake at depth, all in support of a conceptual preliminary economic assessment in 2027. The Company is planning to test high-priority targets within the region.
In January 2026, the Company exercised the option to acquire the remaining 25% interest in the Philibert property held by SOQUEM for the payment totaling C$3.5 million, completing the consolidation of 100% of the Philibert property.
Nelligan
The Company holds a 100% interest in Nelligan located approximately 45 kilometres south of the Chapais Chibougamau area in Québec.
On February 17, 2026, the Company announced its updated Mineral Resources for Nelligan of 3.7 million Indicated gold ounces in 122.0 million tonnes at 0.95 grams per tonne gold (“g/t Au”), and 4.6 million Inferred ounces (151.0 Mt at 0.96 g/t Au). This represents an 18% increase in Indicated ounces, or 575,000 ounces at the same grade; as well as it represents a 10% decrease in Inferred ounces, or 514,000 ounces, at the same grade. This result is due in part to the infill program conducted last year to increase the confidence in ounces from Inferred Mineral Resources. Mineralization remains open along strike and at depth as demonstrated by encouraging results obtained from the depth exploration program conducted in 2025 (see news release dated September 15, 2025).
A diamond drilling program of 18,000 metres of expansion and delineation drilling is planned for 2026, of which approximately 5,700 metres were completed in the second quarter (15,100 metres YTD). This program will be expanded to a total of 24,000 metres for year 2026.
Monster Lake
The Company holds a 100% interest in the Monster Lake Gold Project, which is located approximately 15 kilometres north of Nelligan in the Chapais Chibougamau area in Québec.
On February 17, 2026, the Company announced its updated Mineral Resources for Monster Lake of 243,000 tonnes of Indicated Mineral Resources averaging 13.0 g/t Au for 102,000 ounces of gold, and 1,046,000 tonnes of Inferred Mineral Resources averaging 14.8 g/t Au for 499,000 ounces of gold. A slight increase in Indicated ounces and Inferred ounces is noted.
A diamond drilling program of 15,000 metres is planned in 2026 to increase confidence in the existing resource and test at depth the Megane zone following positive results obtained from the 2025 drilling. The depth extension requires further drilling to add to the current resource (see news release dated September 15, 2025). Approximately 3,800 metres were completed in the second quarter (11,100 metres YTD).
Philibert
Following the acquisition of the remaining 25% interest in the Philibert property held by SOQUEM during the quarter, the Company holds a 100% interest in the Philibert Project which is located approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Nelligan in the Chapais Chibougamau area in Québec.
A diamond drilling program of a minimum of 20,000 metres is planned and may be increased to 30,000 metres depending on ground conditions during the summer season. The drilling program aims primarily to convert a significant portion of the Inferred Resource to the Indicated Resource category, and where possible, exploration drilling could test other prospective targets on the project area. Approximately 5,300 metres were completed in the second quarter (19,300 metres YTD).
Anik
The Anik Gold Project is owned at 75% by IAMGOLD after the Company elected to exercise its first option to acquire an undivided interest of 75% in the project in May 2025 pursuant to an option agreement signed on May 20, 2020, with Auriginal Mining, successor to Kintavar Exploration Inc. The project is contiguous with the Nelligan Gold project to the north and east. The Company holds an option to earn up to 80% interest in the project by meeting certain commitments.
A 1,600 metres diamond drilling program was planned in 2026 for testing different targets in the eastern continuation of the Nelligan Deformation Zone. The program was completed in the first quarter 2026, and results are pending (see Auriginal Mining news release dated January 26, 2026).
Exploration
In the second quarter 2026, drilling activities on active projects and mine sites totaled approximately 44,000 metres (105,000 metres YTD). For additional information regarding the brownfield and greenfield exploration projects, see “Operations”. The Company’s exploration expenditures guidance for 2026 is $54 million.
| ($ millions) | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | ||||||||
| Exploration projects – greenfield | $ | 12.8 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 24.1 | $ | 11.8 | ||||
| Exploration projects – brownfield1 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 7.0 | ||||||||
| Total – all operations | $ | 14.8 | $ | 10.6 | $ | 28.9 | $ | 18.8 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s capital allocation strategy is to maximize value through the allocation of internally generated cashflows to support its operations, fund growth opportunities, return capital to its shareholders, and strengthen its balance sheet.
As at June 30, 2026, the Company had $501.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and net debt of $42.6 million. The Company has $nil drawn on the Credit Facility and approximately $845.7 million remains available, resulting in liquidity at June 30, 2026, of approximately $1,348.1 million.
Within cash and cash equivalents,
Restricted cash totaled $69.0 million and relates to deposits required for environmental closure costs obligations related to Essakane and Westwood.
The Company’s liquidity position and capital allocation decisions will ultimately be determined by the performance of the Company’s operations, the price of gold, inflation expectations, currency exchange rates and the Company’s ability to successfully repatriate excess cash from Burkina Faso.
The Company’s liquidity position, comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and availability under the Credit Facility, together with expected cash flows from operations, is expected to be sufficient to support the Company’s normal operating requirements, capital commitments, and service the debt obligations as they become due. The Company’s ability to draw down on the Credit Facility is dependent on its ability to meet net debt to EBITDA and interest ratio covenants.
Readers are encouraged to read the “Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and the “Risk Factors” sections contained in the Company’s 2025 Annual Information Form, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and the “Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk and Uncertainties” section of this news release.
Dividend Payments from Essakane
Excess cash at Essakane is repatriated through dividend and shareholder account payments, of which the Company will receive its share based on its ownership, net of withholding taxes. The shareholder account structure functions like an inter-company loan and allows for the Company’s portion of the dividend to be repaid using cash in excess of working capital requirements and aligns the interests of both IAMGOLD and the Government of Burkina Faso, including a preference for increased and/or more regular cash flow movements from Essakane.
Essakane declared a record dividend of approximately $855 million in June 2025, which represented the full distribution of past undistributed retained earnings up to and including 2024. IAMGOLD’s 85% portion of the dividend, net of taxes, was approximately $680.7 million and had been fully repatriated as at June 30, 2026. $197.1 million was received in the second quarter 2026 and $409.8 million was received as of June 30, 2026. During the second quarter 2026, IAMGOLD received $1.9 million of interest related to the outstanding shareholder account, $6.2 million YTD and $14.4 million since conversion of IAMGOLD’s dividend into a shareholder account.
In June 2026, Essakane declared its 2025 dividend of approximately $500 million. The Government of Burkina Faso received its portion of the dividend totaling $74.0 million in June 2026. IAMGOLD’s 85% portion of the dividend, net of taxes, is approximately $400 million. The Company received $44 million subsequent to quarter end as a dividend installment and expects to receive a further $45 million in August. The remaining balance will be repatriated through a combination of dividend installments and the shareholder account structure, as needed. The payments will be funded using cash generated in excess of working capital requirements.
Share Buyback Program
During the second quarter 2026, the Company repurchased and cancelled approximately 8.6 million shares for approximately $147.9 million at an average price of $17.24 per share through its share buyback program under a normal course issuer bid that was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the TSX. Year to date, the Company repurchased and cancelled approximately 21.5 million shares for approximately $407.9 million at an average price of $19.00 per share. Subsequent to quarter end and up to August 5, 2026, the Company has purchased an additional 3.5 million shares for $52.5 million. Total repurchases since inception in December 2025 up to August 5, 2026, are approximately 27.9 million shares for approximately $510.4 million at an average price of $18.28 per share.
The NCIB allows for the purchase of up to 57 million of its common shares over a twelve-month period, representing approximately 9.92% of IAMGOLD’s public float as at November 30, 2025, through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE, or any other eligible Canadian alternative trading system on which the common shares are listed. All common shares purchased under the NCIB will be either cancelled or placed under trust to satisfy future obligations under the Company’s share incentive plan. This initiative reflects management’s confidence in the Company’s long-term value and its commitment to disciplined capital allocation. The program is expected to continue to be funded from operating cash flows.
The Company has established an automatic share purchase plan in connection with its NCIB to facilitate the purchase of common shares during times when IAMGOLD would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase common shares due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed black-out periods. Before entering a black-out period, IAMGOLD may, but is not required to, instruct the broker to make purchases under the NCIB based on parameters set by IAMGOLD in accordance with the automatic share purchase plan, applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules. The actual number of common shares that may be purchased, if any, and the timing of such purchases, will be determined by the Company based on a number of factors, including the Company’s financial performance, the availability of cash flows, and the consideration of other uses of cash, including capital investment opportunities, returns to shareholders, and debt reduction.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt:
| June 30 | December 31 | |||||
| ($ millions)1 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Credit Facility | $ | – | $ | 200.0 | ||
| 5.75% senior notes ($450 million principal outstanding) | 449.1 | 448.8 | ||||
| Equipment loans | 0.2 | 1.0 | ||||
| $ | 449.3 | $ | 649.8 | |||
Credit Facility
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he Company has a $850 million secured revolving Credit Facility, which was originally entered into in December 2017 and subsequently increased and extended. The Credit Facility matures on June 17, 2030, and supports the Company’s requirements for a senior revolving facility for its overall business.
On June 17, 2026, the Company announced the strengthening of its financial position by amending its revolving Credit Facility, increasing total capacity from $650 million to $850 million, and extending maturity to June 17, 2030. The facility also includes an additional $250 million accordion feature, offering further liquidity potential, and remains fully undrawn as of the date hereof.
Key terms have improved, with lower interest margins (1.875%-2.875% vs. 2.75%-3.75%), reduced standby fees, and more flexible covenant limits, including an increase of the net debt to EBITDA ratio to 4.0x from 3.5x.
Overall, the amendments reduce borrowing costs, enhance financial flexibility, and expand liquidity, positioning the Company to better support capital allocation and growth initiatives while reflecting a stronger balance sheet.
As at June 30, 2026, the Credit Facility was undrawn and the Company issued letters of credit under the Credit Facility in the amount of $3.9 million as a supplier payment guarantee and $0.4 million as guarantees for certain environmental indemnities to government agencies, with $845.7 million remaining available under the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility provides for an interest rate margin above the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR), banker’s acceptance prime rate and base rate advances which vary, together with fees related thereto, according to the total net debt to EBITDA ratio of the Company. The Credit Facility is secured by certain of the Company’s real assets, guarantees by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and pledges of shares of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The key terms of the Credit Facility include certain limitations on incremental debt, certain restrictions on distributions and financial covenants, including net debt to EBITDA, Interest Coverage and a minimum liquidity requirement from October 15, 2027, to October 15, 2028. The Company was in compliance with its Credit Facility covenants as at June 30, 2026.
5.75% Senior notes
In September 2020, the Company completed the issuance of $450 million of senior notes at face value with an interest rate of 5.75% per annum. The Notes are denominated in U.S. dollars and mature on October 15, 2028. The redemption price for the Notes during the 12-month period beginning October 15, 2025, is 101.4% and October 15, 2026, and thereafter is 100%. Interest is payable in arrears in equal semi-annual installments on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on April 15, 2021, in the amount of approximately $12.9 million for each payment. The Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Term Loan
In May 2023, the Company entered into a $400 million Term Loan. The Term Loan had a 3% original issue discount, bearing interest at a floating interest rate of either one month or three-month SOFR + 8.25% per annum. The Company repaid the full facility in 2025. With the repayment completed, the Term Loan has been fully extinguished and is no longer in effect, including all associated covenants and obligations.
Leases
At June 30, 2026, the Company had lease obligations of $90.5 million at a weighted average borrowing rate of 7.25%.
On April 29, 2022, the Company, on behalf of the Côté Gold UJV, entered into a master lease agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Limited for $125 million, which was subsequently amended to increase the facility to $175 million for the leasing of certain mobile equipment at Côté Gold. The final pieces of equipment were delivered during the first quarter 2025.
On April 10, 2026, the lease agreement was converted to an uncommitted facility.
Equipment loan
At June 30, 2026, the Company had an equipment loan with a carrying value of $0.2 million secured by certain mobile equipment, with an interest rate of 5.3% which matures in 2026. The equipment loan is carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheet.
Gold prepay arrangements
In December 2023 and April 2024, the Company entered into gold sale prepay arrangements and amendments to certain pre-existing prepay arrangements. In H1 2025, the Company delivered 75,000 ounces in equal monthly instalments thereby extinguishing the delivery obligations gold into the prepay arrangements. In the settlement of these obligations, the Company received proceeds totaling $59.9 million in Q1 2025 and $59.4 million in Q2 2025, respectively.
Surety bonds and performance bonds
As at June 30, 2026, the Company had (i) C$276.9 million ($194.9 million) of surety bonds, issued pursuant to arrangements with insurance companies, in support of environmental closure costs obligations related to Westwood and Côté Gold and (ii) C$32.1 million ($22.6 million) of performance bonds in support of certain obligations primarily related to the construction of fish habitat at Côté Gold.
As at June 30, 2026, there is no collateral required to be in place for surety and performance bonds, and the balance of $217.5 million remains uncollateralized.
During the third quarter 2025, the Company increased the bonds required by C$16.9 million ($12.2 million). During the second quarter 2026, the Company increased the bonds required by C$2.1 million ($1.5 million) and will be required to increase bonds required further by C$17.0 million ($12.0 million) during the third quarter of 2026.
Income Statement
Revenues – Revenues were $856.9 million in the second quarter 2026 from sale of 195,100 ounces at an average realized gold price of $4,384 per ounce, higher by $276.0 million or 48% than the prior year period, due primarily to the $1,202 per ounce increase in the realized gold price and higher gold sales volume. The revenues in the second quarter of 2025 included 37,500 ounces delivered into the gold prepay arrangements at $2,722 per ounce.
Cost of sales – Cost of sales excluding depreciation was $323.2 million in the second quarter 2026, higher by $36.1 million or 13% than the prior year period, primarily due to higher royalties at Côté and Essakane due to the higher gold price, and increased production and sales and increased production costs at Côté and Westwood compared to the prior year period, partially offset by decreased production costs at Essakane.
Depreciation expense – Depreciation expense was $118.6 million in the second quarter 2026, higher by $23.6 million or 25% than the prior year period primarily due to the higher sales volume and amortization of deferred stripping assets at Côté and Essakane compared to the prior year period.
Exploration expense – Exploration expense was $7.8 million in the second quarter 2026, higher by $1.8 million or 30% than the prior year period due to increased exploration expenditures at the Nelligan Mining Complex and Côté Gold.
General and administrative expense – General and administrative expense was $21.8 million in the second quarter 2026, higher by $9.3 million or 74% than the prior year period, primarily due to $5.2 million in planned technology implementation and consulting fees, $1.7 million in increased share-based compensation, and $2.4 million higher labour and other administrative costs.
Income tax expense – Income tax expense was $109.3 million in the second quarter 2026, higher by $30.4 million or 39% than the prior year period. It is comprised of a current income tax expense of $74.2 million and a deferred income tax expense of $35.1 million, lower than the prior year period for current income tax expense by $1.3 million or 2% and higher for deferred income tax expense by $31.7 million or 932%, respectively. The current income tax expense in the second quarter of 2026 was lower primarily due to higher income in Essakane offset by lower withholding taxes from lower intercompany dividends. The deferred income tax expense in the second quarter of 2026 was higher primarily due to changes in the withholding tax on expected intercompany dividends and the non-recognition of tax assets.
Operating Activities
In the second quarter 2026, operating activities generated cash flow of $445.1 million, higher by $359.3 million compared to the same prior year period. Cash flow from operations increased significantly due to higher revenues driven by an increased realized gold price as compared to the prior year period. Cash flow provided by operations before working capital and taxes paid was $515.3 million in the second quarter, compared to $189.5 million in the prior year period.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the second quarter 2026 was $145.3 million, an increase of $80.5 million from the same prior year period. Capital expenditures of $115.6 million increased by $36.1 million compared to the prior year period, with proceeds from other investing activities decreasing by $44.4 million.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the second quarter 2026 was $340.4 million, an increase of $214.3 million from the same prior year period consistent with the Company’s capital allocation strategy which included a $100.0 million repayment of the Credit Facility and share repurchases of $147.9 million.
ABOUT IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). The Côté Gold Mine (“Côté” or “Côté Gold”) is among the largest gold mines in production in Canada, which IAMGOLD operates in a 70|30 partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (“SMM”). In addition, the Company has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts, including the large-scale Nelligan Mining Complex located in Quebec, Canada.
IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,800 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of Environmental, Social and Governance practices.
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