Centerra Gold Reports Strong FY2025 Results, Beats Cost Guidance, and Initiates Robust 2026 Outlook

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Centerra Gold reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, exceeding gold production and beating cost guidance, while also announcing a robust 2026 outlook and significant capital returns to shareholders.

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• FY2025 Performance Exceeds Expectations

  Centerra Gold reported full-year 2025 consolidated gold production of 275,316 ounces, exceeding the midpoint of guidance, and all-in sustaining costs of $1,614 per ounce, which was below the 2025 cost guidance ranges.

• Significant Capital Return to Shareholders

  The company repurchased 11,493,316 common shares for $93.7 million in 2025, representing approximately 5% of outstanding shares, and declared $41.1 million in dividends, demonstrating strong capital allocation.

• 2026 Production and Cost Guidance Issued

  For 2026, Centerra expects consolidated gold production of 250,000 to 280,000 ounces and all-in sustaining costs of $1,650 to $1,750 per ounce, reflecting stable operations with anticipated higher costs.

• Growth Projects Advance with Increased Capital Estimates

  The Thompson Creek restart project's total capital estimate increased by 5-10% to $425-$450 million due to inflation and refinements, but remains on track for mid-2027 production. Other projects like Kemess and Goldfield continue to advance.

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Centerra Gold delivered a strong financial and operational performance in fiscal year 2025, exceeding its gold production midpoint and coming in below cost guidance. The company demonstrated robust financial health with significant cash reserves and returned substantial capital to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends. While 2026 guidance indicates slightly higher costs and a minor increase in capital estimates for the Thompson Creek restart project, the overall outlook remains positive due to continued progress on multiple growth initiatives and a clear self-funded growth strategy. The update on the Langeloth facility's expected restart by May 2026 also provides clarity on a previously disclosed operational disruption.