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Fiscal Year 2026
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Three major U.S. projects are advancing to construction, expected to sustain a 2 million-ounce production profile through the decade, with robust economics, strong exploration upside, and disciplined risk management. Funding will come from operational cash flow.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Delivered record free cash flow and strong margins in 2025, with stable 2 million ounce annual production guidance through 2028. Capital returns to shareholders are set at 40% of free cash flow, with increased dividends and systematic buybacks planned.
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Q3 saw strong production, record free cash flow, and robust margins driven by high gold prices and disciplined cost management. The balance sheet is in a net cash position, capital returns to shareholders are increasing, and the project pipeline is advancing, supporting a positive outlook.
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Q2 delivered record free cash flow and operating margins, with strong production across all major assets. Guidance for 2025 is reaffirmed, with higher costs expected in H2 due to mine sequencing and inflation. Capital returns and project development remain priorities.
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The meeting highlighted record financial results, strong operational performance, and robust shareholder returns in 2024. All board nominees and proposals passed, with a leadership transition as Kelly Osborne became Chair. Strategic growth, sustainability, and safety remain top priorities.
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Q1 2025 saw strong production, lower costs, and robust cash flow, with Tasiast and Paracatu leading results. The company reaffirmed 2025 guidance, enhanced shareholder returns via dividends and a $500M buyback, and advanced key growth projects, maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Delivered record free cash flow and met production guidance with strong performance at key mines. Outlook remains stable with 2 million oz annual production through 2027, higher costs expected, and a share buyback planned pending cash flow and gold prices.
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Delivered a strong Q3 with record free cash flow, improved margins, and robust production, maintaining cost discipline amid rising gold prices. On track for full-year guidance, with continued debt reduction and significant project and exploration progress.
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The Great Bear PEA outlines a 12-year, 500,000 oz/year gold operation with strong margins, a $3.3B NPV, and rapid payback. Significant resource growth and exploration upside remain, with permitting and construction on track for first production in 2029.
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Q2 saw strong production, margins, and cash flow, with major assets outperforming and guidance reaffirmed. Exploration success at Great Bear and Round Mountain supports future growth, while debt reduction and sustainability targets remain on track.