Fortitude Gold reported a challenging 2025 marked by significant operational headwinds and a substantial decrease in revenue and production, largely attributed to permitting delays. However, the company secured crucial permits late in the year and early 2026, enabling the commencement of new mine construction and strategic partnerships to drive future exploration and production.
Secured new mine permits for County Line, Power Grid, and Scarlet South Projects, enabling construction and operations.
positiveCompleted a $12 million private placement to fund new mine development and exploration programs.
positiveEntered into a joint venture with Hawthorne Land & Minerals, LLC, committing $40 million to accelerate exploration at East Camp Douglas.
positiveExpects to reduce energy costs by approximately $80,000 to $100,000 per month once Isabella Pearl Project is connected to the power grid.
positiveRevenue decreased significantly by 50.7% to $18.4 million in FY2025 from $37.3 million in FY2024.
negativeGold production decreased by 68.2% to 5,236 ounces in FY2025 from 16,472 ounces in FY2024.
negativeTotal all-in sustaining cost per gold ounce sold increased significantly to $1,697 in FY2025 from $966 in FY2024.
negativeInventories increased by 151.5% to $29.3 million at December 31, 2025, from $11.6 million at December 31, 2024.
attentionNet cash used in operating activities was $13.0 million in FY2025, a significant increase from $6.6 million in FY2024.
negativeCash and cash equivalents decreased by 82.8% to $4.7 million at December 31, 2025, from $27.1 million at December 31, 2024.
negativeMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
The Company's ability to execute its business plan is directly tied to its ability to acquire the needed permits to bring new mines into production.
2025 was a year of overcoming many challenges, including permit backlogs and a 'Biden hangover'.
Subsequent to year-end 2025, we successfully completed a $12 million private placement to advance and optimize our newly permitted mines.
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