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i-80 Gold Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

On August 13, 2025, i-80 Gold Corporation, a major player in Nevada's mining sector, provided an extensive report on its operational and financial achievements for the second quarter of 2025. Underlining a transformative phase for the firm, President and CEO Richard Young highlighted that the equity financing completed in May has powered forward significant advancements across their portfolio, covering five gold projects.

Financial Highlights

During this latest quarter, i-80 Gold recorded substantial revenue of $27.8 million, a stark increase from $7.2 million in the equivalent quarter of the previous year. This surge was primarily fueled by a noteworthy rise in gold sales, with 8,400 ounces sold at an impressive average price of $3,301 per ounce, up from 3,445 ounces at $2,337 per ounce in 2024. The company's loss per share, although negative, improved to $0.05 from last year's $0.11.

Operational Advances

The company undertook a comprehensive drilling campaign, completing 8,717 feet of core drilling in the quarter, primarily at projects located at the Ruby Hill property and Granite Creek operations, designed to bolster resource definition and facilitate future technical evaluations. Significant progress was made in preparing for the refurbishment of the Lone Tree autoclave, pivotal to i-80's hub-and-spoke mining strategy aimed at optimizing their high-grade underground projects.

Strategic Initiatives

This year marks a turning point, with i-80 planning for ambitious developments over the next 12 to 18 months. These include the initiation of underground development at Archimedes and the completion of feasibility studies at various project sites. Regulatory permitting processes are also progressing effectively, leveraging expanded collaboration with regulators and local communities.

To fund these initiatives, i-80 secured $185.5 million through a bought deal public offering and private placements, suggesting robust financial support for their ambitious recapitalization strategy. Upcoming catalysts are expected as the company continues its development plan, focusing on infill drilling and establishing production at its underground projects.

Michael Chawrun, COO of i-80 Gold, reiterated the low-risk nature of the company's core assets, as they are mainly brownfield projects backed by a well-understood and sizable mineral resource base. He emphasized that the advances made in recent months place the company on a firm trajectory towards achieving significant production goals and maximizing asset value.

Future Prospects

The company’s roadmap is strategically laid out, emphasizing high-grade ore deposits and the refashioning of the Lone Tree processing facility. This facility is envisioned to become a central hub for processing mineralized materials from the company’s three underground mines. With ongoing feasibility studies and rigorous permitting activities, including efforts for the Cove Project which is anticipated to begin production in 2029, i-80 Gold is positioning itself for a sustainable and profitable future.

As i-80 Gold continues its focused developments, it also plans to keep its stakeholders informed through regular updates and engagements, ensuring transparency throughout its growth journey. The management team is dedicated to fulfilling the financial and operational expectations set forth in this comprehensive development plan.

By maintaining communication and showcasing the ongoing advancements, i-80 Gold aims to reassure investors and generate confidence regarding its promising trajectory in the gold mining sector.