i-80 Gold Announces Voting Results from Its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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i-80 Gold (NYSE: IAUX) reported voting results from its 2026 annual meeting held June 23, 2026. Shareholders representing about 60% of outstanding shares were present. They approved a nine-member board, elected all nominated directors, and reappointed Grant Thornton LLP (USA) as auditor.

Director John Seaman did not stand for re-election, concluding his board service. Stephen Gottesfeld, a veteran mining executive with nearly 30 years of global industry experience, joined the board, bringing expertise in legal, governance, sustainability, and external affairs.

News Market Reaction – IAUX

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In the Jun 24 session, IAUX declined 2.11%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

This announcement confirms strong shareholder participation of about 60% and high support for all ni...

Analysis

This announcement confirms strong shareholder participation of about 60% and high support for all nine directors, reinforcing governance continuity as i-80 Gold advances its multi-asset Nevada development plan. Future updates on project execution will remain key.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 509,632,021 common shares Meeting participation: 60% of outstanding shares Board size: 9 directors +4 more

7 metrics

Shares represented 509,632,021 common shares Shares represented at the June 23, 2026 annual meeting

Meeting participation 60% of outstanding shares Portion of outstanding common shares represented as of April 27, 2026 record date

Board size 9 directors Number of directors approved at the 2026 annual meeting

Support for John Begeman 388,875,987 votes (98.8%) Director election result at 2026 annual meeting

Support for Arthur Einav 374,761,634 votes (95.2%) Director election result at 2026 annual meeting

Support for Steven Yopps 392,865,627 votes (99.8%) Director election result at 2026 annual meeting

Support for Richard Young 392,810,879 votes (99.8%) Director election result at 2026 annual meeting

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 12 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 12	Quarterly earnings	Neutral	-1.9%	Q1 2026 results and confirmation of fully funded development plan.
Apr 08	Project drilling update	Positive	+2.4%	High‑grade Archimedes assay results and on‑schedule development progress.
Mar 24	Financing / prepay	Positive	+3.0%	Closing gold prepayment facility and recapitalization securing >$1B for development.
Mar 23	Convertible notes closing	Positive	+3.1%	Closing upsized US$287.5M 3.75% convertible senior notes due 2031.
Mar 19	Convertible notes pricing	Neutral	-5.7%	Pricing upsized US$250M convertible notes with premium conversion terms.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news reactions have generally aligned with the tone of operational and financing updates, often showing modest positive moves on growth-focused announcements.

Key Terms

management information circular, record date, sedar+, edgar

4 terms

management information circular regulatory

"All director nominees listed in the Company's management information circular dated April 29, 2026"

A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.

record date regulatory

"outstanding common shares as at the April 27, 2026 record date, were represented"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

sedar+ regulatory

"voting results ... will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR"

SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.

edgar regulatory

"voting results ... will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov"

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

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TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (NYSE: IAUX) (TSX: IAU) ("i-80" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on June 23, 2026. A total of 509,632,021 common shares, representing approximately 60% of the Company's outstanding common shares as at the April 27, 2026 record date, were represented at the Meeting. A summary of the results are as follows:

1.  Number of Directors 

At the Meeting, shareholders approved setting the number of directors of the Company at nine.

2.  Election of Directors

All director nominees listed in the Company's management information circular dated April 29, 2026, were elected as directors of the Company:

Director	Vote Type	Number of Votes	Percentage of Votes
John Begeman	For	388,875,987	98.8 %
	Withheld	4,886,049	1.2 %
Ronald Butler	For	392,569,235	99.7 %
	Withheld	1,192,802	0.3 %
Ron Clayton	For	389,949,107	99.0 %
	Withheld	3,812,928	1.0 %
Arthur Einav	For	374,761,634	95.2 %
	Withheld	19,000,401	4.8 %
Stephen Gottesfeld	For	392,773,748	99.7 %
	Withheld	988,289	0.3 %
Michael Jalonen	For	392,748,411	99.7 %
	Withheld	1,013,626	0.3 %
Cassandra Joseph	For	376,222,833	95.5 %
	Withheld	17,539,204	4.5 %
Steven Yopps	For	392,865,627	99.8 %
	Withheld	896,410	0.2 %
Richard Young	For	392,810,879	99.8 %
	Withheld	951,157	0.2 %

Mr. John Seaman did not stand for re–election at the Meeting, following which his service as a director concluded today. Mr. Seaman served as a director of the Company since its formation, contributing strategic guidance and insight during a period of significant growth and advancement for i–80 Gold.

"John has been a dedicated and engaged Board member whose experience and judgment have contributed positively to the Company's development," said Ron Clayton, Chairman of the Board. "On behalf of the Board and management team of i–80 Gold, I would like to thank John for his service and commitment, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Mr. Clayton added, "I am pleased to welcome Stephen Gottesfeld to i-80 Gold. Stephen brings exceptional mining industry experience, with deep expertise in legal, governance, sustainability and external affairs matters within the sector. His leadership and relevant perspective will be valuable as we strengthen our governance and sustainability framework, and continue to advance our multi-asset development strategy towards creating a Nevada-focused mid-tier gold producer."

Stephen Gottesfeld is an accomplished mining executive with nearly 30 years of global industry experience. He has extensive mining expertise in legal, environmental, sustainability, and governance matters across global exploration, project development, mine operations, and closure. Mr. Gottesfeld spent more than 25 years with Newmont Corporation where he served on the Executive Leadership Team for nearly a decade, including as Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability and External Affairs Officer, and as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, until his retirement in 2022. Prior to Newmont, Mr. Gottesfeld was an attorney at Holland & Hart, LLP.

He currently serves as a strategic advisor to Resolve, an independent NGO that delivers solutions to social, health, and environmental challenges, and its affiliate, Regeneration, which focuses on re-mining, reprocessing, and mine site restoration.

His prior Board experience includes Continental Gold, the Colorado Mining and National Mining associations, and the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Legal Aid Foundation. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law, a Masters in International Affairs from the University of Denver's Graduate School of International Studies (Korbel School), and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado College.

3.  Appointment of Auditor

Shareholders approved the reappointment of Grant Thornton LLP (USA) as the Company's auditors and authorized the directors of the Company to fix their remuneration.

The voting results with respect to all matters voted upon at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

About i-80 Gold Corp.

i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company committed to building a mid-tier gold producer through a fully funded three-phase development plan to advance its high-quality asset portfolio. The Company is the fifth largest gold mineral resource holder in the state with a pipeline of high-grade multi-stage projects strategically located in Nevada's most prolific gold-producing trends. Leveraging its central processing facility following an anticipated refurbishment, i-80 Gold is executing a hub-and-spoke regional mining and processing strategy to maximize efficiency and growth. i-80 Gold's shares are listed on the NYSE (NYSE: IAUX) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IAU). For more information, visit www.i80gold.com. 

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SOURCE i-80 Gold Corp

FAQ

What were the key voting results from i-80 Gold's 2026 annual meeting for IAUX?

Shareholders approved a nine-member board, elected all director nominees, and reappointed Grant Thornton LLP (USA) as auditor. According to i-80 Gold, about 60% of outstanding common shares were represented at the June 23, 2026 annual meeting.

How many i-80 Gold (IAUX) shares were represented at the 2026 shareholder meeting?

A total of 509,632,021 common shares were represented at the meeting. According to i-80 Gold, this equals approximately 60% of the company’s outstanding common shares as of the April 27, 2026 record date for the annual meeting.

Which directors were elected to the i-80 Gold (IAUX) board at the 2026 meeting?

All nominated directors were elected, including John Begeman, Ronald Butler, Ron Clayton, Arthur Einav, Stephen Gottesfeld, Michael Jalonen, Cassandra Joseph, Steven Yopps, and Richard Young. According to i-80 Gold, each nominee received strong majority support of votes cast.

Did any director step down from the i-80 Gold (IAUX) board at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. John Seaman did not stand for re-election, ending his board service on the meeting date. According to i-80 Gold, he had served since the company’s formation and contributed strategic guidance during a period of significant growth.

Who is the new i-80 Gold (IAUX) director Stephen Gottesfeld and what is his background?

Stephen Gottesfeld is a mining executive with nearly 30 years of global industry experience. According to i-80 Gold, he spent over 25 years at Newmont, serving on its Executive Leadership Team in senior sustainability, external affairs, and legal roles before retiring in 2022.

Which audit firm did i-80 Gold (IAUX) shareholders reappoint at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved the reappointment of Grant Thornton LLP (USA) as the company’s auditors. According to i-80 Gold, shareholders also authorized the board of directors to fix the auditors’ remuneration following the June 23, 2026 annual shareholder meeting.