Record Free Cash Flow and Cash Conversion
Free cash flow reached a record $613 million in Q1 2026 (equivalent to $2,176/oz), up 29% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher realized gold prices and strong conversion of margin into cash.
Transformational Balance Sheet Improvement
Net debt moved from $158 million (net debt) at the end of the prior quarter to a net cash position of $405 million, a $563 million swing in three months, providing financial flexibility for growth and returns.
Strong Earnings and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $880 million, up 29% quarter-over-quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 65% (up ~12 percentage points). Adjusted net earnings were $442 million (or $1.53 per share), up ~64–65% versus Q4.
Significantly Higher Realized Gold Price
Realized gold price rose by $937/oz to $4,810/oz in Q1 (≈+24% vs prior quarter), materially underpinning revenue, margins and cash generation.
Assafou DFS Validates High-Value Growth Project
Assafou definitive feasibility study shows after-tax value >$5 billion at $4,000/oz and an IRR of 55%; project expected to produce ~320,000 oz/year at an AISC of $1,026/oz over the first 8 years (16-year life), with FID targeted before year-end and early works already underway.
Increased Shareholder Returns Commitment
Management reaffirmed a $1 billion minimum returns commitment for 2026–2028, and at prevailing gold prices indicated potential to more than double that minimum; supplemental dividend planned in H1 and opportunistic share buybacks underway (YTD buybacks ~$54 million; $27 million reported in Q1).
Expanded Exploration and New Ventures
Exploration budget increased to $100 million for 2026 with prioritized near‑mine drilling (Vindaloo Deeps maiden resource expected H1), and a $20 million strategic investment in Altair (9.9%) to access Guyana Shield ground, expanding the Tier-1 province footprint.
Strong ESG and Host-Country Contributions
Delivered $2.8 billion to host economies in 2025 (six-year total $12.9 billion); gained Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative membership and an ISS rating upgrade into top 10% of the sector.