Cygnus Metals has launched an extensive drilling and geophysical survey program at its Chibougamau copper-gold project in Quebec to expand known mineralization and identify new prospects. The company is conducting downhole electromagnetic surveys at Cedar Bay, drilling at Golden Eye to test extensions, and planning exploration at Joe Mann and Gwillim prospects, with Gwillim drilling to be 50% co-financed by joint venture partner Alamos Gold. The company achieved a 29% resource increase last year and aims to continue resource growth through this strategic exploration initiative.
IAMGold Corporation (IAG)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Iamgold Corp is a mid-tier gold mining company. The company operating gold mines are divided into geographic segments such as Cote Gold mine - Canada, Burkina Faso - Essakane mine, Westwood mine - Canada. The company's s non-gold mine segments are Exploration and evaluation and development, and Corporate - which includes royalty interests. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Cote Gold mine segment.
Company Info
SIC—
Composite FIGIBBG000LL9LQ5
CIK0001203464
IPOAug 22, 1996
Sector—
Highlights
Market Cap$11.24B
EPS—
P/E Ratio—
Revenue—
Gross Profit—
Net Income—
Employees4,596
WSO588,800,000
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Websitehttps://www.iamgold.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in IAMGold Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
IAMGold Corporation (IAG) has returned 13.94% so far this year and 250.28% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IAG has achieved an annualized return of 23.79%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
IAG
1M-14.39%
6M40.78%
YTD13.94%
1Y250.28%
5Y42.58%
10Y23.79%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IAMGold Corporation (IAG) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.50% | 37.03% | -24.27% | -1.60% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 18.63% | -11.54% | 11.01% | 14.56% | 0.22% | 3.96% | -10.46% | 34.34% | 35.68% | -11.40% | 34.20% | 4.93% |
| 2024 | -5.18% | 7.44% | 26.62% | 1.14% | 9.72% | -4.82% | 9.57% | 19.61% | 7.39% | 3.55% | -1.79% | -6.18% |
| 2023 | 9.34% | -19.79% | 16.81% | 4.78% | -7.85% | -2.59% | 3.03% | -6.46% | -14.34% | 20.95% | -0.39% | -1.17% |
| 2022 | -21.94% | 16.87% | 18.37% | -18.97% | -21.15% | -27.80% | 5.06% | -28.74% | -10.08% | 30.36% | 37.58% | 23.44% |
| 2021 | -12.21% | -15.14% | -2.93% | 2.96% | 13.84% | -19.40% | -8.36% | -12.18% | -5.04% | 21.49% | 11.15% | -0.95% |
| 2020 | -21.69% | -3.07% | -21.65% | 53.95% | 10.00% | 4.77% | 25.44% | -14.03% | -12.36% | -5.66% | -9.65% | 5.76% |
| 2019 | 2.17% | -10.70% | 5.47% | -13.43% | -16.61% | 31.52% | 11.35% | 5.98% | -10.26% | 10.98% | -2.43% | 4.19% |
| 2018 | -0.68% | -9.47% | -0.19% | 4.00% | 15.13% | -6.74% | -4.51% | -25.68% | -8.00% | -6.81% | -13.60% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 19.69% | -13.41% | 3.63% | 4.02% | 9.83% | 18.08% | 7.36% | 23.88% | -8.96% | -8.96% | -1.99% | 7.76% |
| 2016 | 58.88% | -5.78% | 25.08% | 20.79% | -28.57% | 8.58% | -0.99% | -11.14% | 5.48% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for IAMGold Corporation (IAG) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of IAG compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current IAMGold Corporation volatility is 4.22%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
News and Insights
Cygnus Metals has initiated an intensive exploration program at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec, focusing on resource growth through brownfields drilling at Cedar Bay and Golden Eye, and discovery potential at Joe Mann and Gwillim prospects. The company grew its resource by 29% last year and aims to continue expansion with DHEM surveys, IP geophysics, and drilling campaigns, supported by JV partner Alamos Gold at Gwillim.
Precore Gold has accelerated its acquisition of the Lac Big-Rush Gold Property in Quebec's Chibougamau mining camp, completing 100% ownership immediately rather than over the original 3-year period. The company now owns 49 claims (2,712 hectares) in the region. The acquisition was completed for $20,000 in cash and 250,000 common shares, with the vendor retaining a 2% Net Smelter Royalty. The property is strategically positioned near Iamgold's Croteau Project and benefits from recent sector consolidation activity in the prolific mining camp.
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Why Iamgold Stock Surged Todaypositive
Iamgold shares surged 15.49% after announcing record gold production of 765,900 ounces in 2025 across all major mining sites. The rally was fueled by record quarterly production and soaring gold prices above $4,700 per ounce. The company forecasts 720,000 to 820,000 ounces of production in 2026 with cash costs of $1,425-$1,575 per ounce, expecting record revenue when reporting final results on February 17.
Cygnus Metals has identified two high-priority gold prospects—Gwillim and Joe Mann—at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec, with plans to resume drilling in Q2 2026. The Gwillim prospect has returned high-grade intersections up to 38.1g/t Au, while Joe Mann, a historic mine that produced 1.2Moz, shows significant near-surface potential with intersections up to 480.2g/t Au. Drilling is also set to resume at the Golden Eye deposit to test extensions below the current resource.
Cygnus Metals has identified two high-priority gold prospects (Gwillim and Joe Mann) within its Chibougamau copper-gold project in Quebec, featuring significant high-grade intersections. Drilling is set to resume at the Golden Eye deposit this month to test extensions beneath current resources. The company aims to grow its resource base as part of its 2026 strategy.
Prague-based Pale Fire Capital SE increased its IAMGOLD stake by 2.61 million shares in Q3, bringing its total holding to 3.93 million shares worth $50.83 million. The purchase signals investor conviction in IAMGOLD's operational turnaround and improved fundamentals, despite the stock's 242% rally over the past year. The company's shift from survival to execution, combined with a stronger balance sheet and diversified asset base, suggests the market is still recalibrating its valuation.
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