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- **Production Guidance Cut**: 6% reduction to 560,000-580,000 oz/year due to operational hiccups, but Q4 up 18%.
- **Record Q3 Cash Flow**: $130 million free cash flow, $462 million revenue, $275 million operating cash flow.
- **Asset Sale Boost**: $470 million from Turkish assets, $600 million cash to reduce debt and buy shares.
- **Expansion Momentum**: Island Gold 20,000 tpd study delayed to Q1 2026; Lynn Lake delayed to 2029.
- **Cost Efficiency**: Q3 costs down 9-7%; expects further 5% Q4 reduction.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Production Guidance Adjustment**: Full-year 2025 production guidance reduced by 6% to 560,000-580,000 ounces due to Magino Mill downtime and Island Gold seismic event, but expects 18% Q4 production increase.
- **Q3 Performance**: 141,700 ounces produced, 3% higher than Q2; cash costs down 9%, all-in sustaining costs down 7%; record free cash flow of $130 million.
- **Long-Term Outlook**: Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold on track for 2026 completion; Lynn Lake project delayed to 2029 due to wildfires; potential 1 million oz/year production by end of the decade.
- **Strategic Moves**: Sold Turkish assets for $470 million, with $163 million received post-quarter end, boosting cash to $600 million.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: Q3 revenue $462 million (record), operating cash flow $275 million, free cash flow $130 million.
- **Cost Management**: Total cash costs down 9% Q/Q; all-in sustaining costs down 7%; expects further 5% Q4 reduction.
- **Liquidity**: Cash balance $600 million (up 34% Q/Q); total liquidity $1.1 billion; plans to reduce $250 million debt and buy back shares.
- **Earnings**: Adjusted net earnings $157 million ($0.37/share), excluding $193 million impairment reversal.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Q4 Production Drivers**: Young-Davidson higher grades, Mulatos stacked ore recovery, Island Gold combined milling rates.
- **Magino Mill Throughput**: Aiming for 11,200 tpd by year-end; may keep Island Gold Mill running into 2026 at $3,359/oz gold price.
- **Lynn Lake Delay**: 2029 start due to 2025 wildfires; capex estimate 15% higher due to 5-6% annual inflation.
- **Share Buybacks**: Active with $600 million cash; targeting $250-300 million minimum cash balance.
- **Seismic Event Impact**: Short-term grade delay at Island Gold, no personnel/equipment harm; production rates unchanged.


Alamos Gold Inc (AGI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Production & Cash Flow**: Q2 production up 10% Q/Q to 137,000 oz, free cash flow surging to $85M (vs. $30M in Q1).
- **Cost Reductions**: AISC down 18% Q/Q to $1,475/oz, with further declines expected in H2.
- **Expansion Ambitions**: 20,000 tpd mill expansion study underway, targeting 1 million oz/year by 2028.
- **Operational Resilience**: Young-Davidson groundwater issues resolved, with Q4 mining rates set to reach 8,000 tpd.
- **Exploration Upside**: High-grade drill results near Magino mill (e.g., 56 g/t over 2m) highlight growth potential.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 production reached 137,000 ounces, up 10% from Q1, with all operations performing strongly. Full-year production guidance remains on track.
- All-in sustaining costs (AISC) decreased 18% Q/Q, driven by higher grades and processing volumes. Transition of Island Gold ore to the Magino mill is expected to reduce costs further.
- Full-year AISC guidance revised up 12% to $1,400-$1,450/oz, with 40% of the increase due to external factors (e.g., higher share-based compensation, royalties).
- Long-term outlook highlights: Phase 3+ expansion at Island Gold to reach 12,400 tpd by late 2026, potential 20,000 tpd expansion study, and 1 million oz/year production by 2028.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 revenue hit $438M (record), with 135,000 oz sold at $3,223/oz. Free cash flow rose to $85M (vs. $30M in Q1), driven by strong cash flow from all three operations.
- Total cash costs decreased 10% Q/Q to $1,075/oz, AISC down 18% to $1,475/oz. Cost trends expected to improve in H2 as production ramps up.
- Full-year capital spending of $115M included $72M in growth projects. Liquidity remains strong at $845M (cash + undrawn credit facility).

**【COO Operational Update】**
- **Island Gold District**: Q2 production 64,400 oz (+9% Q/Q), mine site free cash flow $52M. Magino mill throughput increased 18% to 8,500 tpd, with 9,500 tpd in late July.
- **Young-Davidson**: Q2 production 38,700 oz (+9% Q/Q), despite 1 week of downtime due to record spring melt. Q3/Q4 grades expected to improve, with 8,000 tpd mining rates by Q4.
- **Mulatos District**: Q2 production 34,100 oz (+12% Q/Q), mine site free cash flow $55M. PDA development on track for 2026 completion.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Production Confidence**: CEO John McCluskey emphasized 14-year track record of meeting guidance, with Q3/Q4 production expected to accelerate (145,000-155,000 oz Q3, higher in Q4).
- **Exploration Success**: High-grade intersections (e.g., 56 g/t over 2m) near Magino mill highlight potential for additional mill feed. Expansion study to include 20,000 tpd option.
- **Young-Davidson Recovery**: COO Luc Guimond confirmed groundwater issues resolved, with Q4 mining rates expected to reach 8,000 tpd.
- **Magino Mill Throughput**: Q3 target 11,200 tpd, with 1,300-1,400 tpd of Island Gold ore blended in Q3/Q4.


Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Production Resilience**: 125,000 oz (lower end of guidance), with Island Gold offsetting Magino/Young-Davidson underperformance.
- **Cost Outlook Improvement**: 20% Q2 AISC decline, targeting $1,200/oz by 2027, despite Q1 $1,805/oz due to share price volatility.
- **Magino Mill Transformation**: 9,500 tpd in April, full transition to processing Island Gold ore by mid-May, with 11,200 tpd target by year-end.
- **Long-Term Growth Catalysts**: 900,000 oz/year by 2028 (Lynn Lake), $1B annual free cash flow, and 1M oz/year potential via Island Gold expansion.
- **Risk Management**: 75% Phase 3+ capital spent, no external funding needed, $290M cash + $800M liquidity.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 production: 125,000 oz (lower end of guidance), driven by strong Island Gold performance offsetting slower starts at Young-Davidson and Magino.
- All-in sustaining costs (AISC) above H1 guidance due to lower production, higher royalties (+45% share price), and share-based compensation.
- Expect 20% Q2 AISC decline, with further reductions in H2, targeting $1,200/oz by 2027.
- 2028 Lynn Lake project to boost production to 900,000 oz/year with $2,000/oz margin and $1B annual free cash flow.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Q1 revenue: $333M (118,000 oz sold at $2,802/oz avg price).
- AISC: $1,805/oz (vs. H1 guidance of $1,650-1,750/oz), driven by higher royalties and share-based costs.
- Adjusted net earnings: $60M ($0.14 EPS) vs. reported $15M ($0.04 EPS).
- Free cash flow: -$20M (impacted by $53M taxes), expected to improve in H2 with higher production and lower tax payments.

**【COO Operational Updates】**
- **Magino Mill:**
  - Q1 throughput: 7,200 tpd (vs. 11,200 tpd target), resolved ore flow bottlenecks in April to reach 9,500 tpd.
  - Successful test blending Island Gold ore (7-10 g/t) with Magino ore (0.9 g/t), achieving 96% recovery.
  - Full transition to Magino mill by mid-May, reducing processing costs.
- **Young-Davidson:**
  - Q1 production: 35,400 oz (below plan due to equipment availability), mining rates back to 8,000 tpd in March.
  - Expected cost declines with higher throughput.
- **Mulatos:**
  - Q1 production: 30,400 oz (2/3 from La Yaqui Grande), costs above guidance due to lower grades.
  - PDA project on track for mid-2027 first production.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Magino Mill Capacity:**
  - Target 11,200 tpd by end-2025, with potential expansion to 15,000+ tpd via twinning crushing and grinding circuits.
- **Cost Volatility:**
  - Share-based compensation marks-to-market quarterly, contributing $230/oz in Q1. Future reversals possible if share price declines.
- **Project Management:**
  - Phase 3+ Expansion (75% capital spent) on track for H1 2026 completion. Lynn Lake team assembled, with first production in H1 2028.
- **Exploration:**
  - Western Island Gold drilling extends resource, with underground platforms for future mining.


Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Growth and Expansion**: 2025 production target 605,000 oz (+7%), expanding to 700,000 oz by 2027. Lynn Lake to reach 900,000 oz/year by 2028 with 54% IRR on Burnt Timber/Linkwood.
- **Strong Financials**: $272M free cash flow, $327M cash, $800M+ liquidity. AISC guidance met, Young-Davidson and Mulatos generate record mine-site cash flow.
- **Operational Momentum**: Phase 3+ Expansion 72% spent, Magino mill throughput ramping to 11,200 tpd. Island Gold reserves +32% to 2.3M oz at 11.4g/t.
- **Exploration Excellence**: 31% global reserve growth to 14M oz, $13/oz discovery cost, 90% resource conversion rate. Lynn Lake Greenstone Belt offers long-term potential.
- **Mexico Synergies**: PDA permit granted, $25M/year operating synergies from 2026. No immediate expansion beyond Mulatos, but watching policy clarity.
- **Dividend Policy**: Growth-focused, no dividend increase expected as 1M oz/year target approaches.

**【CEO Overview】**
- **Record Growth in 2024**: Achieved 7% production increase to 567,000 ounces, with free cash flow of $272 million. 2025 guidance targets 605,000 ounces (+7%), expanding to 700,000 ounces by 2027 (+24% over 3 years). All-in sustaining costs expected to decline 8% over the same period.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: Magino mine integration and Qiqavik project expansion in Quebec. Lynn Lake project to reach 900,000 ounces/year by 2028, with PDA project extending Mulatos life to 2035.
- **Operational Milestones**: Phase 3+ Expansion shaft sink 75% complete (1,000m depth), Magino mill throughput to increase to 11,200 tpd in Q1 2025. Burnt Timber and Linkwood deposits add 900,000 ounces with IRR of 54% at $2,200/oz gold price.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- **Revenue and Cash Flow**: Q4 revenue $376M, full year $1.3B (+32%). Free cash flow $272M (net of $428M capex). Cash position $327M, liquidity >$800M post $750M credit facility upsizing.
- **Cost Performance**: Q4 AISC $1,333/oz, full year $1,281/oz (in line with guidance). Young-Davidson and Mulatos generated record mine-site free cash flow ($141M and $240M, respectively).
- **Tax Management**: 2024 cash taxes $82M, expecting similar 2025 payments. Magino tax pools defer cash taxes until ~2027.

**【COO Operational Updates】**
- **Island Gold**: Q4 production 39,400 oz, full year 155,000 oz (record). Phase 3+ Expansion 72% spent, on track for H1 2026 completion. 2025 production to increase 50% with costs declining.
- **Magino**: Q4 production 16,200 oz, throughput ramping to 11,200 tpd in Q1 2025. Synergies from processing Island Gold ore at lower cost mill.
- **Young-Davidson**: Q4 production 45,700 oz, full year 174,000 oz. 2025 guidance 175,000-190,000 oz, costs rising due to labor inflation.
- **Mulatos**: Q4 production 38,900 oz, full year 205,000 oz (+5% vs. top guidance). 2025 production 130,000-140,000 oz, self-funding PDA development.

**【Exploration Success】**
- **Global Reserves**: +31% to 14M oz, driven by Magino, Burnt Timber/Linkwood, and Island Gold. Island Gold reserves +32% to 2.3M oz at 11.4g/t, with 1.9M oz inferred resource at 20.8g/t.
- **Discovery Efficiency**: $13/oz discovery cost over past year, 90% resource conversion rate. Lynn Lake Greenstone Belt offers potential for additional satellite deposits.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Synergies**: $100M capital synergies realized in 2024-2025, $25M/year operating synergies from 2026 onward. Total $515M synergy target over mine life.
- **Young-Davidson**: 2025 cost increase due to 5% inflation and lower-grade sequencing, guided AISC ~$1,300/oz. 2026-2027 grades to improve.
- **Mexico Outlook**: Positive regulatory tone, PDA permit granted in January. No immediate plans to expand beyond Mulatos District, but monitoring policy clarity.
- **Dividend Policy**: Focus on growth funding (1M oz/year by 2030), no dividend increase expected in near term.

Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Production & Growth**: Q3 152k oz (YoY +32%), full-year guidance 580-620k oz (+13% vs prior). Phase III expansion to push 2026 AISC below $1,150/oz.
- **Free Cash Flow Machine**: $219M YTD free cash flow, funding $796M expansion while maintaining $292M cash balance.
- **Strategic Integration**: Magino mill to process Island Gold ore in early 2025, reducing costs and complexity.
- **Exploration Success**: Island Gold reserves +12%, PDA project with 73% IRR and $500M NPV, Cerro Pelon high-grade intercepts identified.
- **PDA Catalysts**: 2027 first production, fully funded by Mulatos free cash flow, potential mine life extension to 2035.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q3 2024 production reached 152,000 oz (record), driven by Magino acquisition and strong performance at Island Gold and Mulatos. Full-year guidance increased by 13% to 580-620k oz.
- All-in sustaining costs (AISC) of $1,425/oz, with Q4 marginally lower and 2026 AISC expected to drop below $1,150/oz post Phase III expansion.
- $88M free cash flow generated in Q3, $219M YTD, funding $112M capex (68% growth, 32% sustaining).
- Magino mill to process Island Gold ore in early 2025, with single-mill integration reducing costs and complexity.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 revenue $361M (record), operating cash flow $193M, free cash flow $88M (excluding $29M one-time Argonaut costs).
- AISC of $1,425/oz includes $184/oz impact from Magino; ex-Magino, AISC would have been $1,241/oz.
- Net earnings $85M ($0.20/share), adjusted net earnings $78M ($0.19/share), with $39M impairment reversal offsetting $21M hedge losses.
- Cash balance $292M, $540M total liquidity, supporting $796M Phase III expansion (62% spent YTD).

**【Operations Update】**
- **Young-Davidson**: 44.2k oz (Q3), AISC within guidance, on track for $100M+ free cash flow.
- **Island Gold**: 40.5k oz (Q3), Phase III shaft at 812m depth (1,373m target), 62% capex spent.
- **Magino**: 16.8k oz (Q3), mill throughput 6.9k tpd (rising to 8.9k tpd in Q4), blending test with Island Gold ore successful.
- **Mulatos**: 50.5k oz (Q3), PDA project with 73% IRR and $500M NPV, first production 2027.

**【Exploration Highlights】**
- **Island Gold**: Reserves +12% to 10.3g/t, resources +43% to 15g/t, 6.1M oz total.
- **Magino**: North Shear target with 5.4g/t over 18m, Magino mill expansion to 12.4k tpd in 2026.
- **PDA**: Reserves doubled to 1M oz, 23.6g/t over 3m intercepts, 2027 first production.
- **Cerro Pelon**: 12.5g/t over 6.5m intercepts, potential 8-year mine life extension.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Magino Integration**: High-grade ore blending tests to begin Q4, single-mill operation in early 2025, Island Gold mill to be idled.
- **Financial Noise**: Q3 earnings impacted by $21M hedge losses and $18M share-based comp; no further one-time costs from Argonaut.
- **PDA Funding**: $165M capex to be fully funded by Mulatos free cash flow ($187M YTD).

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