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i-80 Gold Corp

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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
C$2.50
▼(-6.02% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance: persistent losses, ongoing cash burn, and higher leverage increase financing and execution risk. Technicals are supportive (price above major moving averages with positive MACD), but near-term overbought signals and high volatility temper the setup. The latest earnings call was moderately constructive on guidance and long-term growth milestones, but rising cash burn and operational bottlenecks remain key risks.
Positive Factors
Production and revenue growth
Higher production and revenue demonstrate improving operating scale and asset utilization. Sustained output growth can strengthen the company’s revenue base and help support fixed-cost absorption as additional Nevada projects advance.
Negative Factors
Persistent losses and weak profitability
Revenue growth has not yet translated into durable earnings power. Persistent gross losses, negative operating profits and large net losses indicate weak current unit economics, limiting internally funded growth and increasing dependence on capital markets.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Production and revenue growth
Higher production and revenue demonstrate improving operating scale and asset utilization. Sustained output growth can strengthen the company’s revenue base and help support fixed-cost absorption as additional Nevada projects advance.
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i-80 Gold Corp (IAU) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

i-80 Gold Corp Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
i-80 Gold Corp. provides gold production and development services. It focuses on mining mid-tier gold producer status with production growth through the potential addition of the Phases 1 & 3 projects at South Arturo and advancing the development ...
How the Company Makes Money
i-80 Gold Corp’s earnings are primarily intended to come from the sale of precious metals (mainly gold, and to a lesser extent silver and other by-products) produced from its Nevada mining assets. The company generates revenue when it mines ore, p...

i-80 Gold Corp Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 10, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed material operational progress and a strengthened financial position following a successful recapitalization, with clear milestones toward substantially higher production by 2028 (Lone Tree refurbishment on schedule, Archimedes ramping, positive infill drilling). However, the company is executing through a period of elevated predevelopment spending, higher operating cash burn, inventory build due to third‑party processing limits, and moderate schedule delays caused by drill rig and contractor staffing constraints. Many of the reported financial headwinds are driven by noncash revaluations and timing; management emphasized that 2026 guidance remains intact and that the pipeline of projects is de‑risking, supporting a constructive medium‑term outlook.
Positive Updates
Recapitalization and strengthened balance sheet
Successful recapitalization completed Q1 2026; cash balance of approximately $465M at quarter end (down from $514M at Q1-end, ~9.5% decrease) and over $1B of proceeds funded/committed since May 2025. Released ~$17M in restricted cash and 8.5M warrants exercised during the quarter (152M warrants outstanding of original 186M).
Negative Updates
Project timing and resource uncertainties
Some technical work remains (feasibility/pre‑feasibility studies and additional geotechnical/hydrogeological drilling) and delays could impact timing of declared reserves, commissioning schedules and when predevelopment costs can be capitalized.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
Recapitalization and strengthened balance sheet
Successful recapitalization completed Q1 2026; cash balance of approximately $465M at quarter end (down from $514M at Q1-end, ~9.5% decrease) and over $1B of proceeds funded/committed since May 2025. Released ~$17M in restricted cash and 8.5M warrants exercised during the quarter (152M warrants outstanding of original 186M).
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated 2026 guidance and provided numerous operational and financial metrics: companywide Q2 production was ~11.1k oz (sales 5.3k oz) and YTD production/sales ~22k/16k oz, Granite Creek Q2 production ~8.6k oz and YTD ~17.5k oz from ~72k t mined (13.6k t sulfide @6.5 g/t; 12k t oxide @7.4 g/t), unit mining cost ~ $178/t, work‑in‑process inventories of ~5.3k recoverable oz at a third‑party processor plus ~1.8k oz on site; Q2 revenue just over $24m (YTD ~$77m), gross profit $9m (Q2) / $25m (YTD), realized gold price ~ $2,800/oz, net loss Q2 $53m (‑$0.06/sh) / YTD $131m (‑$0.15/sh), adjusted net loss Q2 $41m / YTD $70m, cash used in ops Q2 $50m / YTD $95m, and cash balance ~$465m (down from ~$514m); capital and project guidance: growth capex $150–175m (accrual), Lone Tree refurbishment targeting first gold by end‑2027 with ~40% capital committed and ~50% of procurement packages awarded, expected owner processing in 2028 to improve cash margins by $1,000–1,500/oz and lift annual production from ~50k oz in 2026 to 150–200k oz in 2028 (pathway >600k oz by early‑2030s), Archimedes capex +$10–15m, exploration expense ~$10m lower, and timing updates including Granite Creek FS Q3‑2026, Archimedes FS ~mid‑2027, Cove FS late‑Q3‑2026, and Mineral Point prefeasibility ~mid‑2027 (drill program ~131k m targeting ~300 holes, ~15.8k m completed H1).

i-80 Gold Corp Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Despite higher TTM revenue, profitability remains very weak with negative gross profit in recent annual periods and consistently negative EBIT/EBITDA. Cash generation is persistently negative (operating cash flow and free cash flow negative across periods), implying continued reliance on external financing. Balance-sheet risk increased as debt rose sharply while equity declined, lifting debt-to-equity to ~1.72 in TTM, raising refinancing/dilution risk while losses persist.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
33
Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Mar 2025Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue123.88M95.19M50.34M54.91M36.96M0.00
Gross Profit-44.34M-55.78M-15.72M-5.14M3.57M-662.00K
EBITDA-110.08M-170.23M-85.27M-57.82M-67.71M97.65M
Net Income-234.13M-198.85M-121.53M-89.65M-79.20M88.22M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.17B703.42M655.63M723.69M641.96M656.35M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments464.36M63.24M19.00M16.28M48.28M87.66M
Total Debt445.54M174.72M191.40M180.27M115.88M41.44M
Total Liabilities915.40M356.65M314.96M297.43M308.55M249.37M
Stockholders Equity257.94M346.77M340.66M426.26M333.41M406.98M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-183.71M-68.18M-84.52M-94.13M-96.06M-19.02M
Operating Cash Flow-144.92M-61.29M-82.50M-54.62M-45.84M-13.01M
Investing Cash Flow-38.79M-6.89M-1.59M-42.51M-54.73M-137.59M
Financing Cash Flow484.89M100.97M82.67M65.16M61.43M222.90M

i-80 Gold Corp Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price2.66
Price Trends
50DMA
2.20
Positive
100DMA
2.15
Positive
200DMA
2.19
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.03
Positive
RSI
46.03
Neutral
STOCH
19.86
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:IAU, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.66 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.47, above the 50-day MA of 2.20, and above the 200-day MA of 2.19, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.03 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 19.86 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:IAU.

i-80 Gold Corp Risk Analysis

i-80 Gold Corp disclosed 57 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. i-80 Gold Corp reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
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i-80 Gold Corp Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
84
Outperform
C$1.89B11.1524.45%92.51%33.10%
68
Neutral
C$1.87B24.2122.56%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
52
Neutral
C$2.05B-5.93-85.63%29.41%67.80%-2.37%
50
Neutral
C$904.55M-1.51-485.87%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:IAU
i-80 Gold Corp
2.31
1.07
86.29%
TSE:ASE
Asante Gold
0.98
-0.67
-40.61%
TSE:ORE
Orezone Gold
2.91
1.66
132.80%
TSE:RIO
Rio2
3.38
1.73
104.85%

i-80 Gold Corp Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
i-80 Gold Lifts Output as Nevada Projects Advance, Despite Wider Quarterly Loss
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
i-80 Gold Corp reported second-quarter 2026 results showing strong operational progress, as Granite Creek underground development continued ahead of plan and Archimedes advanced on schedule toward becoming the firm’s second underground mine....
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Aug 17, 2026