Centerra Gold Reports Strong 2025 Earnings Driven by Project Advancements and Impairment Reversals; Outlines 2026 Guidance

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Centerra Gold's 2025 annual report details strong financial performance driven by impairment reversals and significant progress on its Kemess, Goldfield, and Mount Milligan projects, alongside a temporary operational suspension at its Langeloth facility and an unfavorable royalty ruling.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported 2025 net earnings of $584.0 million, a 626% increase from $80.4 million in 2024, primarily due to significant impairment reversals. Revenue increased by 14% to $1,384.6 million.

• Kemess Project Advancement & Impairment Reversal

  The Kemess Project's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) results (Jan 19, 2026) indicate a $1.1 billion after-tax NPV5% and a 15-year mine life. This led to a $144.8 million impairment reversal in Q4 2025, with a pre-feasibility study expected in 2027.

• Goldfield Project Construction Approved

  Construction of the Goldfield Project was approved in August 2025, with initial capital estimated at $252 million and first production expected by the end of 2028. A $193.5 million impairment reversal was recognized in Q3 2025 due to improved project economics.

• Mount Milligan Mine Life Extended & Permits Secured

  A pre-feasibility study (Sep 11, 2025) extended the Mount Milligan Mine life by approximately 10 years to 2045. Amended environmental assessment and permits were received (Jan 20, 2026) to continue operations through 2035.

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Centerra Gold's annual report highlights a year of significant strategic progress and financial improvement, primarily driven by positive developments across its key projects and substantial impairment reversals. The company advanced its Kemess and Goldfield projects, with Goldfield receiving construction approval and Kemess moving towards a pre-feasibility study, both contributing to significant non-cash impairment reversals. The Mount Milligan Mine also saw its life extended to 2045 with key permits secured. While 2025 gold production was lower, the company reported a substantial increase in net earnings. Challenges include the temporary suspension of operations at the Langeloth Metallurgical Facility due to an explosion and an unfavorable court decision regarding Mount Milligan royalties, though the financial impact is deemed manageable. The 2026 guidance indicates increased capital spending for project development and higher production costs, reflecting ongoing investments in growth and inflationary pressures.