i-80 Gold Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
i-80 Gold's CEO is Richard Young, appointed in Sep 2024, has a tenure of 1.75 years. total yearly compensation is $2.06M, comprised of 24.9% salary and 75.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.62% of the company’s shares, worth CA$11.63M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.6 years and 2.1 years respectively.
Key information
Richard Young
Chief executive officer
US$2.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 24.88% |
| CEO tenure | 1.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 1.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
IAU: Archimedes Ramp-Up And Recapitalization Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their 12 month price target on i-80 Gold to CA$4.51 from CA$3.96 as they factor in updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent bullish research coverage. What's in the News Completed a recapitalization in Q1 2026, securing over $1b in financing including a $787.5m transaction, with around $514m in cash at quarter end.
Narrative Update • May 13
IAU: Archimedes Development And Lone Tree Processing Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update: i-80 Gold Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for i-80 Gold from about CA$5.32 to roughly CA$4.98 as they factor in a higher discount rate, slightly lower profit margins, and updated views reflected in recent bullish research from firms such as Freedom Capital. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts framing the recent fair value revision for i-80 Gold continue to keep a positive tone around the stock, even with the trim in the headline target.Narrative Update • Apr 28
IAU: Archimedes Progress And Bullish Initiation Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for i-80 Gold, trimming the price target by a few cents to around CA$4.00, citing an updated discount rate and modestly higher future P/E assumptions following recent bullish initiation research. Analyst Commentary Recent initiation research has taken a constructive stance on i-80 Gold, with bullish analysts framing the updated fair value estimate around CA$4.00 as consistent with their long term view on the story.Narrative Update • Apr 13
IAU: Archimedes Ramp Up And Index Inclusion Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i-80 Gold to about CA$4.00 from roughly CA$4.47. This reflects updated views on fair value, a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth assumptions, a lower profit margin outlook and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research.Narrative Update • Mar 30
IAU: Index Additions And Granite Creek Ramp Up Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on i-80 Gold Analysts have lifted their price target for i-80 Gold to CA$5.32 from CA$5.30, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent bullish research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage frames i-80 Gold as a developing story where execution on existing plans and clearer visibility on future operations are central to how analysts are thinking about value.Narrative Update • Mar 16
IAU: Granite Creek High Grades Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on i-80 Gold to CA$4.47 from CA$4.18, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E estimate. What's in the News Auditor Grant Thornton issued an unqualified opinion with doubt about i-80 Gold's ability to continue as a going concern in its 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 19, 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 16
IAU: Granite Creek Drilling And Lone Tree Refurbishment Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on i-80 Gold to CA$4.18 from CA$3.96, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Reported assay results from the 2025 drilling campaign at the Granite Creek Underground Project, with 40 new holes in the South Pacific Zone indicating high-grade mineralization and supporting the existing geological model (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 02
IAU: Granite Creek And Plant Refurbishment Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on i-80 Gold to approximately US$3.96 from about US$2.56, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are now reflected in their models. What's in the News Reported new assay results from 40 holes in the 2025 drilling campaign at the Granite Creek Underground Project, with high grade mineralization in the South Pacific Zone and additional infill holes completed ahead of a planned feasibility study (Company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 29
Market Participants Recognise i-80 Gold Corp.'s (TSE:IAU) Revenues Pushing Shares 30% Higher
i-80 Gold Corp. ( TSE:IAU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month alone. The...Narrative Update • Jan 18
IAU: Lone Tree Plant Refurbishment Will Support Higher Future Margin Potential
Analysts have revised their price target for i-80 Gold to US$5.30 from US$3.94, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Engineering study completed for refurbishing the Lone Tree Plant in Northern Nevada, expected to act as a central processing hub for refractory material from the Granite Creek, Archimedes, and Cove underground mines (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 09
Estimating The Fair Value Of i-80 Gold Corp. (TSE:IAU)
Key Insights The projected fair value for i-80 Gold is CA$2.39 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Narrative Update • Jan 04
IAU: Lone Tree Plant Restart Will Drive Future Margin Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on i-80 Gold, trimming fair value by about 0.31 percent to approximately $3.94 per share as they factor in slower expected revenue growth, thinner profit margins, and a higher forward P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News Released engineering study results for refurbishing the Lone Tree Plant in Northern Nevada, positioning it as a central autoclave and POX hub to process refractory and non refractory ore from the Granite Creek, Archimedes, and Cove underground mines (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 19
IAU Will Benefit From Improving Margins And Upcoming Project Milestone Updates
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i-80 Gold to C$3.25 from C$3.50, citing a higher perceived discount rate. At the same time, they highlight stronger projected revenue growth and a sharply improved profit margin profile that supports maintaining a favorable long term outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 05
IAU: Nevada High-Grade Underground Projects Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts trimmed their price target on i-80 Gold to C$3.25 from C$3.50, citing a modestly higher discount rate and slightly richer future valuation assumptions, while maintaining a favorable long term outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts characterized the price target adjustment as a calibration to updated models rather than a shift in the investment thesis, with the Speculative Buy recommendation underscoring expectations for meaningful upside if execution milestones are met.Analysis Article • Dec 02
After Leaping 25% i-80 Gold Corp. (TSE:IAU) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
i-80 Gold Corp. ( TSE:IAU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month alone. The...Narrative Update • Nov 21
IAU: New Nevada Projects and High-Grade Drilling Will Drive Upside Momentum
Narrative Update: i-80 Gold Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have reduced their price target for i-80 Gold by C$0.25 to C$3.25, citing revised growth forecasts along with updated profitability expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts maintain a positive outlook on i-80 Gold's long-term growth potential, even after the recent price target adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 06
IAU: Production Expansion in Nevada Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
i-80 Gold's analyst price target was revised downward from C$3.50 to C$3.25, as analysts cite updated fair value estimates along with modest adjustments to the discount rate and projected future multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts continue to see upside potential for i-80 Gold and maintain a Speculative Buy outlook despite the revised price target.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lower Price Target but Maintain Cautious Optimism for i-80 Gold
Analysts have lowered their price target for i-80 Gold from C$3.50 to C$3.25, citing updated valuation estimates and maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook on the company's shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts maintain a speculative buy rating.Analysis Article • Oct 09
We Think i-80 Gold (TSE:IAU) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Oct 08
Granite Creek And Lone Tree Upgrades Will Boost Gold Recovery
Analysts have revised i-80 Gold's price target downward from C$3.50 to C$3.25, citing updated valuation models and adjusted growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts continue to see notable long-term growth potential for i-80 Gold, reflecting confidence in the company's resource base and expansion strategy.Analysis Article • Sep 15
Investors Appear Satisfied With i-80 Gold Corp.'s (TSE:IAU) Prospects As Shares Rocket 34%
The i-80 Gold Corp. ( TSE:IAU ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 34...Analysis Article • Jul 30
i-80 Gold Corp. (TSE:IAU) Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
i-80 Gold Corp.'s ( TSE:IAU ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 8.3x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
New Narrative • Apr 02
Granite Creek, Ruby Hill, And Lone Tree Will Advance Gold Production
The development and strategic investments in gold projects are expected to significantly boost i-80 Gold's future production and revenue.Analysis Article • Apr 02
The Price Is Right For i-80 Gold Corp. (TSE:IAU) Even After Diving 25%
The i-80 Gold Corp. ( TSE:IAU ) share price has softened a substantial 25% over the previous 30 days, handing back much...Analysis Article • Aug 07
i-80 Gold Corp.'s (TSE:IAU) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in the Metals and Mining industry in Canada have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Why We're Not Concerned About i-80 Gold Corp.'s (TSE:IAU) Share Price
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Metals and Mining industry in Canada have price-to-sales ratios...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$236m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$2m | US$514k | -US$199m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$131m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$132m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$143m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$141k | -US$122m |
Compensation vs Market: Richard's total compensation ($USD2.06M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD2.04M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Richard's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Richard Young (62 yo)
1.8yrs
Tenure
US$2,064,712
Compensation
Mr. Richard S. Young is CEO & Director of i-80 Gold Corp. from September 18, 2024 and its President since April 30, 2025. Mr. Young serves as Chief Executive Officer, Director and President at Argonaut Gol...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.8yrs | US$2.06m | 0.62% CA$ 11.6m | |
| EVP & Chief Financial Officer | no data | US$1.07m | 0.034% CA$ 634.8k | |
| EVP & Chief Operating Officer | 1.2yrs | US$1.70m | 0.016% CA$ 305.2k | |
| Executive VP & General Counsel | 1.6yrs | US$960.13k | 0.035% CA$ 656.1k | |
| Senior VP of Corporate Development & Strategy | 1.6yrs | US$669.67k | no data | |
| Vice President of Technical Services | 2.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Geology | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| SVP of Environmental & Permitting | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Manager of Corporate Affairs & Corporate Secretary | 5yrs | no data | no data | |
| SVP & Treasury | 2.4yrs | no data | no data |
1.6yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: IAU's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.6 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.8yrs | US$2.06m | 0.62% CA$ 11.6m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 5.2yrs | US$235.00k | 0.012% CA$ 218.0k | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$167.50k | 0.096% CA$ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$140.00k | 0.045% CA$ 845.5k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$160.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.1yrs | US$131.25k | no data | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0059% CA$ 110.1k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0058% CA$ 109.0k |
2.1yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: IAU's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/17 15:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
i-80 Gold Corp. is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Gray | ATB Cormark |
| Carey MacRury | Canaccord Genuity |
| Vitaly Kononov | Freedom Broker |