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Galiano Gold Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Galiano’s Asanko mine reached the top end of its first-half production guidance, though high royalties kept all-in sustaining costs at $2,473 per ounce.

Executive Summary

Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU) reported second-quarter 2026 results for its Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana, delivering gold production of 34,391 oz. This brings the first-half total to 69,138 oz, meeting the upper end of the company’s 60,000–70,000 oz indicative guidance for the period. Full-year 2026 production guidance remains unchanged at 140,000–160,000 oz.

Financially, the company reported Q2 revenue of $156.6 million and income from mine operations of $92.8 million. Net income was $61.9 million, or $0.24 per share, while adjusted net income stood at $23.1 million, or $0.09 per share. Cash flow from operations before legal restrictions was $31.9 million.

All-in sustaining costs (AISC) rose to $2,473 per ounce in the second quarter due to the new sliding-scale Ghana royalty. However, year-to-date AISC of $2,418 per ounce remains within the $2,300–$2,600 per ounce full-year guidance range. The balance sheet remains debt-free, with $80.0 million in cash and $25.9 million in restricted cash, resulting in total liquidity of $105.9 million.

Regarding operations, Nkran Cut 3 stripping volumes increased 30% quarter-over-quarter, with additional mining equipment expected to arrive in the third quarter of 2026. The company is contesting a garnishee order that has tied up $25.9 million.

Material Impact

Galiano Gold Inc. released its second-quarter 2026 results, which contained no material new information relative to already-established guidance and market expectations. Production landed at the upper end of a narrow first-half range, and the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance. All-in sustaining costs (AISC) remained inside the established band, albeit at an elevated level.

Adjusted net income per share slipped to $0.09 from $0.11 in the first quarter, representing a minor sequential drift rather than a miss. The company also addressed a restricted cash garnishee order, describing it as a new legal irritant that does not threaten the liquidity structure, given cash plus undrawn revolver capacity of $175 million before the restriction.

Overall, the release affirms the status quo, with no positive or negative shock expected to drive a 10%+ repricing on its own.

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Company Overview

Galiano Gold Inc. is a Canadian-listed gold producer operating the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana, a multi-pit open-pit complex situated on a 476 km² land package. Key deposits within the operation include Nkran, Abore, Esaase, and Miradani North. The mill recently expanded its throughput to approximately 5.8 Mtpa following the installation of a secondary crusher. Reserves stand at 1.97 moz, with additional underground resources located at Nkran and Abore. The company is debt-free and holds an undrawn $75M revolving credit facility.

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