Allied Gold Commences Phase 1 Expansion at Sadiola, Targeting 230,000 Ounces Annual Production
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 21 2025
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Source: Globenewswire
- Operational Launch: Allied Gold has commenced operations at Sadiola with the Phase 1 expansion, utilizing a new fresh ore comminution circuit expected to process 5.7 million tonnes annually, significantly enhancing production flexibility and reducing costs.
- Production Increase: The first quarter of 2026 is projected to yield a higher proportion of fresh ore, with annual production expected to reach between 200,000 and 230,000 ounces, representing a 17% to 30% increase over 2023, thereby enhancing the company's cash flow.
- Future Planning: The company is advancing the installation of a pre-leach thickener in 2026 to further enhance processing capacity for fresh and transitional ore while optimizing control systems to reduce operating costs, supporting the Phase 2 expansion.
- Overall Growth: Sadiola is expected to produce approximately 60,000 ounces of gold this quarter, reflecting a 40% increase over previous quarter averages, with total production anticipated to exceed 113,000 ounces, marking a 13% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
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Analyst Views on AAUC
Wall Street analysts forecast AAUC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAUC is 29.15 USD with a low forecast of 25.19 USD and a high forecast of 33.11 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 31.670
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25.19
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29.15
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33.11
Current: 31.670
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25.19
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29.15
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33.11
About AAUC
Allied Gold Corporation is a gold producer. It operates a portfolio of three producing assets and development projects located in Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Ethiopia. Its portfolio includes Sadiola Mine, Cote d’Ivoire Complex, and Kurmuk Project. The Sadiola Mine is an open pit gold mine, located in the Kayes region of Mali, and the Diba open pit gold mine, over 15 kilometers (km) south of the processing plant at Sadiola. The CDI complex includes the Agbaou and Bonikro mills, located only over 20 km from each other, along with several open pit deposits located in the prospective Birimian gold belt. Its Agbaou and Bonikro Mine is an open pit gold mine, located in the Oume region of Cote d’Ivoire. The Kurmuk Project is an advanced stage development project in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. The project design encompasses the Dish Mountain and Ashashire deposits, with exploration targets across the Kurmuk Project’s expansive over 1,450 square kilometers' of exploration territory.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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