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IAMGOLD Announces Increase and Extension of Revolving Credit Facility

IAMGold extends its revolver to 2030 to support the Côté expansion and Nelligan PEA pipeline.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 17, 2026 · 17:01 IMG · 24.8 IAMGold Corporation
Executive Summary
  • IAMGOLD amended its senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing total commitments from $650 million to $850 million.
  • Maturity extended from December 20, 2028, to June 17, 2030.
  • Interest rate margin tightened to SOFR + 1.875%–2.875% (previously 2.75%–3.75%).
  • Maximum total net leverage covenant increased to 4.0x, with a widened pricing grid.
  • Added an accordion feature for up to $250 million in additional liquidity.
  • Standby fees reduced; facility remains undrawn and secured by company assets.
  • Lender syndicate led by National Bank Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets.
  • CEO Renaud Adams highlighted improved financial position, lower cost of capital, and flexibility for internal growth.
Material Impact
  • This is a financing update, not an earnings or operational release.
  • The credit facility amendment is a balance sheet optimization that improves liquidity, extends maturity, and lowers borrowing costs.
  • It does not change production, cost, or reserve guidance.
  • The market likely priced in continued deleveraging given the strong Q1 2026 FCF and recent debt repayments.
  • Impact is Routine - Positive: strengthens financial flexibility without altering the fundamental investment thesis or triggering a re-rating.
IMG · Price
Company Overview
  • IAMGOLD is a mid-tier gold producer operating three producing assets: Côté Gold (Ontario, 70%), Westwood (Quebec, 100%), and Essakane (Burkina Faso, 85%).
  • Côté Gold: Underground mine ramped to nameplate 36,000 tpd; expansion study targeting 50,000–55,000 tpd.
  • Westwood: Underground and open-pit operations; Grand Duc open-pit life extended to 2027+.
  • Essakane: One of West Africa's largest gold mines; Phase 7 mining active; mine life extension study underway.
  • Nelligan Mining Complex: Newly consolidated pre-production camp in Quebec (Chibougamau region) with ~11.8Moz combined resources.
  • Corporate focus: Canadian platform self-funding, Essakane cash repatriation for buybacks, and disciplined deleveraging.
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