Iamgold Corp 6-K, filed Oct 21, 2026
Iamgold Corp (IAG)
About this 6-K
Iamgold Corp filed this 6-K on October 21, 2026.
IAMGOLD Corporation said Côté Gold produced 64,400 attributable ounces in the third quarter of 2026, with 2026 output expected at the lower end of 270,000 to 310,000 ounces. An updated mine plan and Mineral Reserve estimate are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. AI summary
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2026
Commission File Number: 001-31528
IAMGOLD Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 King Street West, Suite 2200
Toronto, ON Canada M5H 1J9
Tel: (416) 360-4710
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
[ ] Form 20-F [ x ] Form 40-F
SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
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| 99.1 | News Release dated October 21, 2026 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| IAMGOLD CORPORATION | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: October 21, 2026 | By: | /s/ Annie Torkia Lagacé |
| Annie Torkia Lagacé | ||
| Title: | Chief Legal and Strategy Officer | |
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IAMGOLD PROVIDES UPDATE ON CÔTÉ GOLD MINE OPERATIONS
AHEAD OF MINE TOUR
All monetary amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Toronto, Ontario, October 21, 2026 - IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX:IMG, NYSE:IAG) ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update for the Côté Gold Mine ("Côté Gold" or "Côté") including preliminary operating results for the third quarter of 2026. The Company will host a tour of the Côté Gold Mine for analysts and institutional investors on October 22, 2026, where members of the Company's senior leadership team and Côté Gold management will present an overview of operations and ongoing optimization initiatives at Côté. The presentation materials will be available on the Company's website at www.iamgold.com on the day of the tour. IAMGOLD will report its full third quarter 2026 results on November 5, 2026, after market close, with a conference call on November 6 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
"Côté made solid progress in the third quarter, producing 64,400 ounces attributable to IAMGOLD, or 92,000 ounces on a 100% basis," said Renaud Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of IAMGOLD. "In the first full quarter without contractor crushing, the operation achieved record quarterly mining volumes and record monthly plant throughput in September, exceeding nameplate capacity. I thank the Côté team for their hard work.
"We enter the fourth quarter with momentum and look forward to showing analysts and investors our progress firsthand tomorrow. The updated Côté mine plan, expected later this year, will be the first of several studies across our portfolio over the coming quarters, each a step toward building a leading, modern, Canadian-focused gold producer."
Highlights
- Côté Gold production in the third quarter 2026 was 64,400 ounces on a 70% basis (92,000 ounces | 100%) and 184,000 attributable ounces year to date (262,900 ounces | 100%). Production at Côté is expected to be higher in the fourth quarter of the year, driven by higher grades from mine sequencing and increased processing rates.
- Côté Gold attributable production in 2026 is expected to be at the lower end of the guidance range of 270,000 to 310,000 ounces (390,000 to 440,000 ounces | 100%).
- Mining activity totaled a quarterly record of 12.4 million tonnes, including a single-day record of 225,000 tonnes mined ex-pit on August 10. The strip ratio of 2.3:1 reflected higher capital stripping as the pit pushback advanced.
- Mill throughput totaled 2.9 million tonnes in the quarter, reflecting an extended annual shutdown in August and the transition to owner-only crushing. In September, the plant averaged a record 37,100 tonnes per day ("tpd"), totaling 1.1 million tonnes, above nameplate capacity of 36,000 tpd.
- The Company expects to announce an updated Côté Gold mine plan and Mineral Reserve estimate in the fourth quarter of 2026, which will be included in a subsequent Technical Report shortly thereafter. The updated mine plan is expected to demonstrate a significant expansion of Mineral Reserves and life of mine, while outlining near-term opportunities to progressively increase plant throughput beyond the current nameplate, through further debottlenecking and targeted plant improvements, to support sustained processing rates of approximately 40,000 tpd.
Preliminary Côté Gold Q3 2026 Operating Results
| (100% basis, unless otherwise stated) | Q1 2026 |
Q2 2026 |
Q3 2026 |
YTD 2026 |
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| Ore mined | kt | 3,553 | 3,072 | 3,797 | 10,422 |
| Grade mined | g/t | 0.99 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| Material mined - total | kt | 9,326 | 11,736 | 12,410 | 33,473 |
| Strip ratio | w:o | 1.6 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Ore milled | kt | 2,341 | 2,873 | 2,879 | 8,093 |
| Head grade | g/t | 1.07 | 1.12 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Recovery | % | 93% | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Production (100%) | koz | 74.7 | 96.2 | 92.0 | 262.9 |
| Production (70%) | koz | 52.3 | 67.3 | 64.4 | 184.0 |
| Gold sales (70%) | koz | 55.1 | 66.9 | 59.2 | 181.2 |
Operations
Côté Gold attributable gold production in the third quarter 2026 was 64,400 ounces (92,000 ounces | 100%), and 184,000 attributable ounces year to date (262,900 ounces | 100%). Production at Côté is expected to be higher in the fourth quarter, driven by higher grades from mine sequencing and increased processing rates.
Mining activity totaled a quarterly record of 12.4 million tonnes in the third quarter 2026, including a single-day record of 225,000 tonnes mined ex-pit on August 10. Ore tonnes mined were 3.8 million tonnes, with a strip ratio of 2.3:1, while mining activities progressed in pushback areas. The average grade mined was 0.93 g/t in the third quarter 2026, in line with expectations.
Mill throughput in the third quarter of 2026 totaled 2.9 million tonnes, consistent with the prior quarter, reflecting an extended annual shutdown in August and the transition of the crushing circuit to owner-only operation. In September, the plant averaged a record 37,100 tpd, totaling 1.1 million tonnes, above nameplate capacity of 36,000 tpd. Head grades averaged 1.10 g/t, and recoveries averaged 90%, lower than in prior quarters due to downtime on one of the plant's two Vertimills early in the quarter. As part of ongoing plant optimization and debottlenecking, work has begun on a third Vertimill, expected to be installed in early 2027. Reconciliation between the reserve models, grade control models, mill feed and production continues to be well within expected tolerances.
Operational improvements continued through the quarter, the first full quarter without external contractor crushing and associated rehandling. These included record crusher and high-pressure grinding rolls ("HPGR") throughput in September and improvements in process delivering ore to the mill. These improvements, combined with access to higher-grade mining zones, position the operation for improved performance in the fourth quarter.
The Company discontinued the use of external contractor crushing by the end of June 2026. This supplemental crushing had originally been contracted in 2025 to support operational targets due to constraints in the crushing circuit, which were addressed through the installation of a second cone crusher at the beginning of the year. Processing cost improvements continue to be realized following the decommissioning of contracted crushing, with further improvements expected through the year. Additional operational benefits from the debottlenecked crushing circuit have been realized downstream with improved HPGR roll wear rates on better-sized material now feeding the HPGR. A longer HPGR lifespan is expected to translate into reduced maintenance costs and improved crushing circuit availability.
2026 Outlook
Côté Gold attributable production in 2026 is expected to be at the lower end of the guidance range of 270,000 to 310,000 ounces (390,000 to 440,000 ounces | 100%). The focus in 2026 is on stabilization, optimization, improving the cost structure, and preparing for the contemplated throughput increase and inclusion of Gosselin into the mine plan. Short to medium term capital investment is planned to improve the operating efficiency and cost structure while also systematically investing to derisk future expansions.
Expansion Opportunities
The Company expects to announce an updated Côté Gold mine plan and Mineral Reserve estimate in the fourth quarter of 2026, which will be included in a subsequent Technical Report shortly thereafter. The study will incorporate the recently consolidated Côté and Gosselin Mineral Resources and operating assumptions based on production experience to date.
The updated mine plan is expected to demonstrate a significant expansion of Mineral Reserves and life of mine, while outlining near-term opportunities to progressively increase processing capacity beyond the current nameplate, through further debottlenecking and targeted plant improvements, to support sustained processing rates of approximately 40,000 tpd. In parallel, the Company is continuing to evaluate opportunities for a larger-scale expansion of the processing plant, supported by the size and quality of the consolidated Côté-Gosselin resource base and the potential to support a substantially larger operation over the long term. Technical, infrastructure, and permitting studies are ongoing to determine the optimal scale, configuration, and development path to maximize the long-term value of the operation.
About IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). The Côté Gold Mine is among the largest gold mines in production in Canada, which IAMGOLD operates in a 70/30 partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. In addition, the Company has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts, including the large-scale Nelligan Mining Complex located in Quebec, Canada. IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,800 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of Environmental, Social and Governance practices. IAMGOLD is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:IAG) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:IMG).
IAMGOLD Contact Information
Graeme Jennings, Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: 416 360 4743 | Mobile: 416 388 6883
Toll-free: 1 888 464 9999
info@iamgold.com
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