IAMGOLD Completes Final Delivery and Conclusion of Gold Prepay Arrangements

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IAMGOLD (NYSE:IAG) has announced the completion of its 150,000-ounce gold prepay arrangements, which were part of the financing package for the Côté Gold construction. The company delivered the final remaining 75,000 ounces in H1 2025, representing approximately $200-225 million in potential cashflow.

The timing is strategically advantageous as the Côté Gold Mine has reached nameplate throughput capacity. With improved operating results expected across all assets and favorable gold prices, IAMGOLD is positioned to generate stronger free cash flows and begin implementing a disciplined deleveraging strategy.

Positive

• Completion of 150,000-ounce gold prepay obligations, freeing up future gold production
• Côté Gold Mine achieved nameplate throughput capacity
• Potential for $200-225 million equivalent cashflow improvement in H2 2025
• Favorable gold price environment supporting cash flow generation
• All assets expected to show improved operating results in H2 2025

Negative

• Significant cash flow ($200-225 million) was foregone in H1 2025 due to prepay arrangements
• Company requires deleveraging strategy, indicating substantial debt burden

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IMG) ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company completed the final delivery of gold ounces as required under its gold prepay arrangement, thereby concluding the 150,000 ounce gold prepay arrangements that were implemented as part of a previous financing package for the construction of Côté Gold.

"Today marks a significant cash flow inflection point for IAMGOLD as we successfully conclude our gold prepay arrangements," said Renaud Adams, President & CEO of IAMGOLD. "In the first half of this year, the Company delivered the remaining 75,000 ounces of gold under the arrangements of which only a portion had some exposure to the gold price. This is equivalent to approximately $200 to $225 million of cashflow that the Company would have received in H1 2025 if the gold prepay arrangements were not in place."

"The conclusion of the arrangements comes at a strategically favourable time for the Company, as the Côté Gold Mine reached nameplate throughput earlier this week and the expectations of improved operating results at all our assets in the second half of the year. Combined with the current favourable gold price environment, the Company is well-positioned to generate stronger free cash flows and commence a disciplined deleveraging strategy."

About IAMGOLD

IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). On March 31, 2024, the Company commenced production at Côté Gold, in partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., a mine that has the potential to be among the largest gold mines in Canada. In addition, the Company has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts. IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,700 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of Environmental, Social and Governance practices. IAMGOLD is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IAG) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IMG).

IAMGOLD Contact Information

Graeme Jennings, Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: 416 360 4743 | Mobile: 416 388 6883
Toll-free: 1 888 464 9999
info@iamgold.com

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The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, financial, operational and other risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, including those described below, which could cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and, as such, undue reliance must not be placed on them. Forward-looking statements are also based on numerous material factors and assumptions, including as described in this news release, including with respect to: the Company's present and future business strategies; operations performance within expected ranges; anticipated future production and cash flows; local and global economic conditions and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including, but not limited to the potential that such local and global conditions and environment will impede the Company's ability to achieve it's "Zero Harm" vision; the price of precious metals, other minerals and key commodities; projected mineral grades; international exchanges rates; anticipated capital and operating costs; the availability and timing of required governmental and other approvals for the construction of the Company's projects.

Risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the ability of the Company to complete the repurchase of the Transferred Interest in the Côté Gold Mine; the ability of the Company to complete the sales of the remaining Bambouk Assets; the Company's business strategies and its ability to execute thereon; the ability of the Company to complete pending transactions; the development and execution of implementing strategies to meet the Company's sustainability vision and targets; security risks, including civil unrest, war or terrorism and disruptions to the Company's supply chain and transit routes as a result of such security risks, particularly in Burkina Faso and the Sahel region surrounding the Company's Essakane mine; the availability of labour and qualified contractors; the availability of key inputs for the Company's operations and disruptions in global supply chains; the volatility of the Company's securities; litigation; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; mine closure and rehabilitation risks; management of certain of the Company's assets by other companies or joint venture partners; the lack of availability of insurance covering all of the risks associated with a mining company's operations; unexpected geological conditions; competition and consolidation in the mining sector; the profitability of the Company being highly dependent on the condition and results of the mining industry as a whole, and the gold mining industry in particular; changes in the global prices for gold, and commodities used in the operation of the Company's business (included, but not limited to diesel, fuel oil and electricity); legal, litigation, legislative, political or economic risks and new developments in the jurisdictions in which the Company carries on business; changes in taxes, including mining tax regimes; the failure to obtain in a timely manner from authorities key permits, authorizations or approvals necessary for transactions, exploration, development or operation, operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities, including geotechnical difficulties and major equipment failure; the inability of the Company to participate in any gold price increase above the cap in any collar transaction entered into in conjunction with certain gold sale prepayment arrangements; the availability of capital; the level of liquidity and capital resources; access to capital markets and financing; the Company's level of indebtedness; the Company's ability to satisfy covenants under its credit facilities; changes in interest rates; adverse changes in the Company's credit rating; the Company's choices in capital allocation; effectiveness of the Company's ongoing cost containment efforts; the Company's ability to execute on de-risking activities and measures to improve operations; availability of specific assets to meet contractual obligations; risks related to third-party contractors, including reduced control over aspects of the Company's operations and/or the failure and/or the effectiveness of contractors to perform; risks arising from holding derivative instruments; changes in U.S. dollar and other currency exchange rates or gold lease rates; capital and currency controls in foreign jurisdictions; assessment of carrying values for the Company's assets, including the ongoing potential for material impairment and/or write-downs of such assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; the fact that reserves and resources, expected metallurgical recoveries, capital and operating costs are estimates which may require revision; the presence of unfavourable content in ore deposits, including clay and coarse gold; inaccuracies in life of mine plans; failure to meet operational targets; equipment malfunctions; information systems security threats and cybersecurity; ability of the Company to achieve its "Zero Harm" vision in light of the inherent risks and hazards associated with the practice of mining, and in fact, harm, damage and liability is a possible result from the Company's activity and the practice of mining; laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment (including greenhouse gas emission reduction and other decarbonization requirements and the uncertainty surrounding the interpretation of omnibus Bill C-59 and the related amendments to the Competition Act (Canada)); employee relations and labour disputes; the maintenance of tailings storage facilities and the potential for a major spill or failure of the tailings facilities due to uncontrollable events, lack of reliable infrastructure, including access to roads, bridges, power sources and water supplies; physical and regulatory risks related to climate change; unpredictable weather patterns and challenging weather conditions at mine sites; disruptions from weather related events resulting in limited or no productivity such as forest fires, flooding, heavy snowfall, poor air quality, and extreme heat or cold; attraction and retention of key employees and other qualified personnel; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour, negotiations with respect to new, reasonable collective labour agreements and/or collective bargaining agreements may not be agreed to; the ability of contractors to timely complete projects on acceptable terms; the relationship with the communities surrounding the Company's operations and projects; indigenous rights or claims; illegal mining; the potential direct or indirect operational impacts resulting from external factors, including infectious diseases, pandemics, or other public health emergencies; and the inherent risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business generally. Please see the Company's AIF or Form 40-F available on www.sedarplus.ca or www.sec.gov/edgar for a comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by the Company and which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What gold prepay arrangement did IAMGOLD (IAG) complete in June 2025?

IAMGOLD completed its 150,000-ounce gold prepay arrangement, with the final 75,000 ounces delivered in H1 2025. This arrangement was originally part of the financing package for Côté Gold construction.

How much potential cash flow did IAMGOLD's gold prepay arrangement affect in H1 2025?

The gold prepay arrangement affected approximately $200-225 million of potential cash flow that IAMGOLD would have received in H1 2025 if the arrangements were not in place.

What is the current status of IAMGOLD's Côté Gold Mine as of June 2025?

The Côté Gold Mine has reached nameplate throughput capacity as of June 2025, marking a significant operational milestone for the company.

What are IAMGOLD's strategic priorities following the completion of gold prepay arrangements?

IAMGOLD plans to focus on generating stronger free cash flows and implementing a disciplined deleveraging strategy, supported by improved operating results and favorable gold prices.