IAMGOLD Reports Strong Q3, Côté and Gosselin Key to Long-Term Growth
IAMGOLD Corporation has reported its third-quarter financial and operating results, underscoring a pivotal period for the company with the Côté Gold Mine reaching commercial production and significant operational advancements achieved at the Gosselin deposit. “This is a company that is rapidly moving closer to the goal of becoming a leading, modern Canadian gold producer,” said Renaud Adams, President and CEO of IAMGOLD. “Our assets are poised to generate significant value for our stakeholders and investors.”
The company’s performance reflects a steady climb towards its annual production guidance of 625,000 to 715,000 ounces, with year-to-date output at 490,000 ounces. This achievement has been driven by robust contributions from Essakane and Westwood, combined with production ramp-up at Côté Gold, which reached commercial production on August 1, 2024.
Côté and Gosselin: A Foundation for IAMGOLD’s Future
Côté Gold has emerged as a cornerstone asset for IAMGOLD, with third-quarter milestones including commercial production and an essential maintenance shutdown in September. The improvements deployed during the shutdown yielded immediate gains in plant performance, enabling IAMGOLD to achieve a record throughput of 42,096 tonnes per day (tpd) and putting the mine on track to reach 90% of its designed throughput rate by year-end. With IAMGOLD’s upcoming repurchase of Sumitomo’s 9.7% stake in the mine, the company will regain a 70% interest, solidifying Côté Gold’s central role in its portfolio.
The long-term potential of Côté and the adjacent Gosselin zone is considerable. Together, these deposits represent an estimated resource base exceeding 16.5 million ounces in measured and indicated resources, with an additional 4.2 million ounces of inferred resources. IAMGOLD’s teams are actively evaluating options to incorporate Gosselin into the broader Côté mine plan, a move that could significantly boost production potential and lifespan.
Financial and Operational Highlights
IAMGOLD generated third-quarter revenues of $438.9 million from the sale of 184,000 ounces of gold at an average price of $2,391 per ounce, bringing year-to-date revenues to $1,163.1 million. Production costs at Essakane and Westwood remain within guided ranges, with both mines positioned at the high end of annual production expectations. For Côté Gold, production is anticipated to close the year at the lower end of its forecast as the ramp-up progresses.
With a steady reduction in its gold prepayment obligations, including the delivery of 37,500 ounces this quarter, IAMGOLD is on track to fully resolve its legacy prepayment arrangement by June 2025. This move will allow the company to strengthen its cash flow and operational flexibility in the current gold market environment.
In terms of cash flow, IAMGOLD reported net cash from operations of $146.2 million for the third quarter and $383.4 million year-to-date. The company’s liquidity position remains robust, with $959.3 million in available resources, including cash and equivalents of $553.4 million.
Path to 2025 and Beyond
Looking forward, IAMGOLD has positioned Côté Gold for a significant year in 2025, with ramp-up goals aimed at establishing steady-state throughput and incorporating Gosselin’s resources into production plans. “Côté Gold is a unique asset that we believe will become one of Canada’s largest gold mines and a model for modern mining done right,” Adams remarked. This flagship project will be instrumental as IAMGOLD pursues its vision of becoming a top Canadian gold producer with industry-leading operational and environmental standards.
IAMGOLD’s commitment to health and safety, demonstrated by a 0.46 total recordable injuries frequency rate this quarter, remains a defining aspect of its operations, reflecting a broader commitment to responsible mining across all sites.
About IAMGOLD Corporation
IAMGOLD Corporation is a mid-tier gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of assets across North America, South America, and West Africa. Focused on sustainable mining, IAMGOLD aims to develop high-quality projects and generate value for shareholders. The company’s flagship Côté Gold project, complemented by the Gosselin deposit, is poised to become one of Canada’s largest gold mines, bolstered by substantial measured, indicated, and inferred resources.
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