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Resource Estimate

i-80 Gold Reports New High-Grade Assay Results Reinforcing Resource Expansion Potential at Granite Creek Underground Project

High-Grade Assays De-Risk Granite Creek Expansion as i-80 Pivots Toward Mid-Tier Production

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 20, 2026 · 06:01 IAU · 2.29 i-80 Gold Corp.
Executive Summary

The news release dated January 20, 2026, provides final assay results from the 2025 underground drilling program at the Granite Creek Underground Project in Nevada. The company completed 16,000 meters of core drilling (46 holes) focused on the South Pacific Zone (SPZ). Standout results include hole iGU25-31 with 13.2m at 40.4 g/t Au and hole iGU25-15 with 7.8m at 31.3 g/t Au. Management indicates that these results confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralization and support the current geological model, showing that the SPZ remains open to the north and at depth.

Material Impact

This news is materially positive for several reasons: - Resource Confidence: The high-grade nature and continuity of the SPZ are critical for the upcoming Feasibility Study (FS) expected in Q1 2026. Consistent results reduce the risk of a resource downgrade. - Expansion Potential: The fact that the zone remains open at depth and to the north suggests a longer mine life than the 8 years currently modeled in the 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). - Operational Synergy: These results support the company’s "hub-and-spoke" strategy. High-grade feed from Granite Creek is essential to justify the $430 million refurbishment of the Lone Tree autoclave. - Delivery on Projections: In the September 2025 update, i-80 projected the completion of this 40-hole program by year-end 2025. This release confirms they are executing on their technical timelines.

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Company Overview

i-80 Gold is a Nevada-focused mining company aiming to become a mid-tier producer (~600koz/year) by the early 2030s. - Flagship Project: The Granite Creek Underground Project is the company’s first producing mine, currently in a ramp-up phase. - Strategy: The company utilizes a "hub-and-spoke" model, where refractory ore from three underground mines (Granite Creek, Cove, and Archimedes) will be processed at the centrally located Lone Tree autoclave facility. - Resource Base: i-80 holds the fourth-largest gold mineral resource in Nevada.

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