i-80 Gold Corp.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 19, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 19, 2026
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What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-04-01.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-19.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (2)
Current report
If we were to become a “passive foreign investment company” during a U.S. taxpayer’s holding period, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences may result for such U.S. taxpayer.
Current report
The Company believes that it was not a “passive foreign investment company” (a “PFIC”) within the meaning of Section 1297(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) for its most recently completed tax year, and based on current business plans and financial expectations, the Company expects that it will not be a PFIC for its current tax year and expects that it will not be a PFIC for the foreseeable future. However, PFIC classification is fundamentally factual in nature, generally cannot be determined until the close of the tax year in question, and is determined annually. Additionally, the analysis depends, in part, on the application of complex U.S. federal income tax rules, which are subject to differing interpretations. Consequently, there can be no assurances that the Company has never been and will not become a PFIC for any tax year during which U.S. Holders hold common shares. If the Company were to be classified as a PFIC for any taxable year during a U.S. taxpayer’s holding period of common shares, then such U.S. taxpayer generally will be required to treat any gain realized upon a disposition of the common shares or any so-called “excess distribution” received on its common shares as ordinary income, and to pay an interest charge on a portion of such gain or distribution. In certain circumstances, the sum of the tax and the interest charge may exceed the total amount of proceeds realized on the disposition, or the amount of excess distribution received, by the U.S. taxpayer. Subject to certain limitations, these tax consequences may be altered if a U.S. taxpayer makes a timely and effective “qualified electing fund” (“QEF”) election under Section 1295 of the Code (“QEF Election”) with respect to the Company or a mark-to-market election under Section 1296 of the Code (“Mark-to-Market Election”) with respect to the common shares. U.S. taxpayers should be aware that there can be no assurances that the Company will satisfy the record keeping requirements that apply to a QEF or that the Company will supply U.S. taxpayers with information that such U.S. taxpayers are required to report under the QEF rules, in the event that the Company is a PFIC. Thus, U.S. taxpayers may not be able to make a QEF Election with respect to the Company or any non-U.S. subsidiary of the Company. A U.S. taxpayer who makes a Mark-to-Market Election generally must include as ordinary income each year the excess of the fair market value of the common shares over the U.S. taxpayer’s adjusted tax basis therein. Each potential investor who is a U.S. taxpayer should review the discussion below under the heading “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” in its entirety and should consult its own tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of the PFIC rules and the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of the common shares.
Removed paragraphs (3)
Previous report
The Corporation could become classified as a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the current tax year or a future tax year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. investors.
Previous report
The Corporation would be classified as a passive foreign investment company, or “PFIC”, for any taxable year if, after the application of certain look-through rules with respect to the income and assets of the Corporation's corporate subsidiaries in which the Corporation owns 25% (by value) of the stock, either: (i) 75% or more of the Corporation's gross income for such year is "passive income" (as defined in the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), or (ii) 50% or more of the value of the Corporation's assets (generally determined on the basis of a quarterly average) during such year is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. The Corporation believes that it was not a PFIC for its prior tax year, and based on current business plans and financial expectations, the Corporation expects that it will not be a PFIC for its current tax year and expects that it will not be a PFIC for the foreseeable future. However, this is a factual determination that must be made annually after the close of each taxable year and is dependent on many factors, including the value of the Corporation's passive assets, the amount and type of the Corporation's gross income and market capitalization. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Corporation will not be classified as a PFIC for the current or future taxable years. Certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could apply to a U.S. investor if the Corporation is treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which such U.S. investor holds Common Shares.
Reworded paragraphs (8)
Previous wording
Mining operations are inherently dangerous and generally involve a high degree of risk. The Company's operations are subject to all of the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of gold and silver, including, without limitation, unusual and unexpected geologic formations, seismic activity, rock bursts, cave-ins, flooding, pit wall failure, mining voids and other conditions involved in the drilling and removal of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, personal injury or loss of life, damage to property and environmental damage, all of which may result in possible legal liability. Although the Company expects that adequate precautions to minimize risk will be taken, mining operations are subject to hazards such as fire, rock falls, geomechanical issues, equipment failure, failure of retaining dams around tailings disposal areas and instability of historical tailings, which may result in environmental pollution and consequent liability. The occurrence of any of these events could result in a prolonged interruption of the Company's operations that would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Current wording
Mining operations are inherently dangerous and generally involve a high degree of risk. The Company's operations are subject to all of the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of gold and silver, including, without limitation, unusual and unexpected geologic formations, seismic activity, rock bursts, cave-ins, flooding, pit wall failure, mining voids and other conditions involved in the drilling and removal of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, personal injury or loss of life, damage to property and environmental damage, all of which may result in possible legal liability. Although the Company expects that adequate precautions to minimize risk will be taken, mining operations are subject to hazards such as fire, rock falls, geo-mechanical issues, equipment failure, failure of retaining dams around tailings disposal areas and instability of historical tailings, which may result in environmental pollution and consequent liability. The occurrence of any of these events could result in a prolonged interruption of the Company's operations that would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Previous wording
Upon achieving commercial, the Company's profitability will be dependent upon the market price of gold and any other metals contained in minerals discovered. Historically, gold prices have fluctuated widely and are affected by numerous external factors beyond the Company's control, including industrial and retail demand, central bank lending, sales and purchases of gold, forward sales of gold by producers and speculators, production and cost levels in major producing regions, short-term changes in supply and demand because of speculative hedging activities, confidence in the global monetary system, expectations of the future rate of inflation, the strength of the U.S. dollar (the currency in which the price of gold is generally quoted), interest rates, terrorism and war, the spread of communicable diseases and other global or regional political or economic events. Gold and silver prices have fluctuated widely and are sometimes subject to rapid short-term changes because of speculative activities. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but any one of, or any combination of, these factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return on invested capital and a loss of all or part of an investment in securities of the Company may result.
Current wording
Upon achieving commercial production, the Company's profitability will be dependent upon the market price of gold and any other metals contained in minerals discovered. Historically, gold prices have fluctuated widely and are affected by numerous external factors beyond the Company's control, including industrial and retail demand, central bank lending, sales and purchases of gold, forward sales of gold by producers and speculators, production and cost levels in major producing regions, short-term changes in supply and demand because of speculative hedging activities, confidence in the global monetary system, expectations of the future rate of inflation, the strength of the U.S. dollar (the currency in which the price of gold is generally quoted), interest rates, terrorism and war, the spread of communicable diseases and other global or regional political or economic events. Gold and silver prices have fluctuated widely and are sometimes subject to rapid short-term changes because of speculative activities. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but any one of, or any combination of, these factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return on invested capital and a loss of all or part of an investment in securities of the Company may result.
Current wording
Completion of Lone Tree Plant Refurbishments and Reliance on Third-Party Processing Agreements
Previous wording
Pursuant to the autoclave toll milling agreement dated October 14, 2021 (the "Toll Milling Agreement"), involving Osgood LLC and a third party processor, (the "Processor"), the Processor agreed to process up to an aggregate of 1,000 tons/day of ore produced from the Granite Creek Project at its autoclave facilities, until the earlier of (i) the date the Lone Tree autoclave becomes fully operational, and (ii) October 14, 2024, subject to extension by mutual agreement between the parties. In March of 2025, a new toll milling (autoclave) agreement was entered into with the Processor for a term expiring on December 31, 2027, with Ruby Hill Mining Company, LLC included as a party thereto (the "New Toll Milling Agreement").
Current wording
Pursuant to the autoclave toll milling agreement dated October 14, 2021 (the "Toll Milling Agreement"), involving Osgood LLC and a third party processor, (the "Processor"), the Processor agreed to process up to an aggregate of 1,000 tons/day of ore produced from the Granite Creek Project at its autoclave facilities, until the earlier of (i) the date the autoclave facility at the Lone Tree Plant becomes fully operational, and (ii) October 14, 2024, subject to extension by mutual agreement between the parties. In March of 2025, a new toll milling (autoclave) agreement was entered into with the Processor for a term expiring on December 31, 2027, with Ruby Hill Mining Company, LLC included as a party thereto (the "New Toll Milling Agreement").
Previous wording
The Company anticipates that it will process refractory material from its Granite Creek underground mine and Archimedes underground mine at the Processor's autoclave facility until such time that the Lone Tree autoclave facility is operational. Based on the Company's present estimates, and dependent on the results of a forthcoming refurbishment study, the Company's Lone Tree autoclave is targeted for completion by the end of 2027. If the Lone Tree autoclave refurbishment is not completed by December 31, 2027, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to arrive at a mutual agreement for extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement with the Processor. In such circumstances, if the Company is unable to obtain an extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement in a timely manner (or at all), the Company will be required to seek other arrangements for the processing of refractory material from its Granite Creek and Archimedes underground operations. There can be no certainty that such arrangement can be reached in a timely manner (or at all) on terms that are acceptable to the Company. If an extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement or an alternative arrangement cannot be obtained, the Company's underground operations at Granite Creek and Archimedes will be disrupted until such time as an extension or alternative arrangement can be reached. In addition, as the Company is dependent on third parties' autoclave facilities, there can be no assurance that there will not be interruptions in production capabilities and/or increase in production costs or reduction in profitability as a result of toll milling arrangements.
Current wording
The Company anticipates that it will process refractory material from its Granite Creek underground mine and Archimedes underground mine at the Processor's autoclave facility until such time that the autoclave facility at the Lone Tree Plant is operational. Based on the Company's completed refurbishment study, the Company's autoclave facility at the Lone Tree Plant is targeted for completion by the end of 2027. If the Lone Tree Plant autoclave refurbishment is not completed by December 31, 2027, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to arrive at a mutual agreement for extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement with the Processor. In such circumstances, if the Company is unable to obtain an extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement in a timely manner (or at all), the Company will be required to seek other arrangements for the processing of refractory material from its Granite Creek and Archimedes underground operations. There can be no certainty that such arrangement can be reached in a timely manner (or at all) on terms that are acceptable to the Company. If an extension of the New Toll Milling Agreement or an alternative arrangement cannot be obtained, the Company's underground operations at Granite Creek and Archimedes will be disrupted until such time as an extension or alternative arrangement can be reached. As the Company is dependent on third parties' autoclave facilities, there can be no assurance that there will not be interruptions in production capabilities and/or increase in production costs or reduction in profitability as a result of toll milling arrangements. In addition, under the Company’s new development plan, the Lone Tree Plant is envisioned to process material from the Company’s three underground mines, Granite Creek, Archimedes, and Cove to establish a regional hub-and-spoke mining and processing model. In the event that refurbishment and commissioning of the Lone Tree Plant is not completed as planned or at all, the Company will be delayed in its anticipated transition from toll milling to owner-operated processing.
Previous wording
Any interruptions in the Company's ability to process refractory material from its Granite Creek and Archimedes operations, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial performance and condition.
Current wording
Any delay in the refurbishment and commissioning of the Lone Tree Plant and/or any other interruptions in the Company's ability to process refractory material from its Granite Creek and Archimedes operations, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial performance and condition.
Previous wording
If high US tariffs are imposed on Canadian products and the products of other countries and Canada and the other countries retaliate with import tariffs on US products, the consequences on the capital markets and global supply chains could adversely impact the Company’s ability to raise funds and source the supplies the Company relies on to perform its planned work programs or, if available, the cost of such supplies could soar, impairing the Company’s ability to complete work programs. The eventuality, timing and rates of potential US tariffs, and the countries on which they are levied are difficult to predict at this time. However, US tariffs are likely to be met with retaliatory tariffs and a multi-country trade war against the US could develop. The Company imports products into the US and could be directly impacted by the imposition of new tariffs on goods imported. However, the economic impact of tariffs or a broader trade war on the Canadian economy, the US economy and the global economy could negatively impact capital markets and the Company’s ability to raise funds to undertake its work programs. A Canada-US or a broader trade war has the potential to adversely impact global supply chains and make supplies required by the Company for exploration programs, construction work or operations harder to obtain or unavailable. Canadian tariffs or scarcity in the global supply chain would likely increase the cost of supplies required by the Company that are available, which could impair the Company’s ability to undertake all of the work it plans to perform. The Company has some flexibility to adjust the timing, scale of, or even cancel, many of its work programs in response to increasing costs or unavailability of supplies. The indirect effects of tariffs imposed by the US or by both countries are difficult to assess, but the potential for tariffs represents a risk to the Company’s ability to fulfill some of its key objectives.
Current wording
If high US tariffs are imposed on other countries and other countries retaliate with import tariffs on US products, the consequences on the capital markets and global supply chains could adversely impact the Company’s ability to raise funds and source the supplies the Company relies on to perform its planned work programs or, if available, the cost of such supplies could soar, impairing the Company’s ability to complete work programs. The eventuality, timing and rates of potential US tariffs, and the countries on which they are levied are difficult to predict at this time. However, US tariffs are likely to be met with retaliatory tariffs and a multi-country trade war against the US could develop. The Company imports products into the US and could be directly impacted by the imposition of new tariffs on goods imported. However, the economic impact of tariffs or a broader trade war, the US economy and the global economy could negatively impact capital markets and the Company’s ability to raise funds to undertake its work programs. A broader trade war has the potential to adversely impact global supply chains and make supplies required by the Company for exploration programs, construction work or operations harder to obtain or unavailable. Foreign tariffs or scarcity in the global supply chain would likely increase the cost of supplies required by the Company that are available, which could impair the Company’s ability to undertake all of the work it plans to perform. The Company has some flexibility to adjust the timing, scale of, or even cancel, many of its work programs in response to increasing costs or unavailability of supplies. The indirect effects of tariffs imposed by the US or by both countries are difficult to assess, but the potential for tariffs represents a risk to the Company’s ability to fulfill some of its key objectives.
Previous wording
The Company has no history of earnings as a stand-alone entity and does not anticipate paying dividends on the Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Several of the agreements entered into in connection with the Financing Package, including the Orion Convertible Loan and the Sprott Convertible Loan, and the Convertible Debentures restrict the ability of the Company to pay dividends to its shareholders. Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board after taking into account many factors, including operating results, financial condition and anticipated cash needs. See "Dividends and Distributions".
Current wording
The Company has no history of earnings as a stand-alone entity and does not anticipate paying dividends on the Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Several of the agreements entered into in connection with the Financing Package (as defined herein), including the Orion Convertible Loan and the Sprott Convertible Loan, and the Convertible Debentures restrict the ability of the Company to pay dividends to its shareholders. Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board after taking into account many factors, including operating results, financial condition and anticipated cash needs. See "Dividends and Distributions".