Highlights

  • Iamgold shares rose following disclosure of preliminary fourth-quarter operating results.
  • Full-year 2025 gold production reached 765,900 ounces across key assets.
  • Management issued 2026 production and cost guidance alongside results timing.

Shares of Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) advanced over 15% on Tuesday to close at USD 19.83 after the gold producer released preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter and outlined expectations for the coming year. The stock move followed details pointing to higher production levels and an updated outlook, which were released ahead of the company’s finalized financial results.

Iamgold reported attributable gold production of 765,900 ounces for full-year 2025. The total was supported by record quarterly output across its major mining operations. During the fourth quarter, the Essakane mine contributed 117,300 attributable ounces, while the Côté operation delivered 87,200 ounces. Westwood added a further 37,900 attributable ounces over the same period.

The production update was released amid a session in which gold prices climbed above USD 4,700 per ounce. Market participants often track movements in the underlying commodity when assessing near-term performance expectations for gold producers, particularly during periods of heightened macroeconomic or geopolitical uncertainty.

In addition to reporting preliminary production figures, Iamgold stated that it expects to post record revenue when it releases its finalized financial results on February 17. The company also provided guidance for the 2026 financial year, projecting attributable gold production in the range of 720,000 to 820,000 ounces. Management indicated that expected cash costs, including royalties, are forecast to fall between USD 1,425 and USD 1,575 per ounce sold.

Chief Executive Officer Renaud Adams commented that the company is entering 2026 with continued operational focus across its core assets, including Côté, Westwood, and Essakane. The statement accompanied the forward guidance and reflected management’s view on maintaining production momentum into the next year.

The market response reflected investor reaction to the scale of reported production and the visibility provided by forward guidance. The preliminary update did not include full financial statements, which are scheduled for release next month, but offered insight into operating performance and cost expectations.