KGC

Kinross Gold Corporation returned $752.4 million to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and buybacks, and raised its 2026 capital return target to 50% of free cash flow from 40%. The company generated $1.56 billion in first-half 2026 free cash flow driven by strong gold prices and operational performance. However, KGC stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating and has underperformed its industry peers over the past year.

Liberty Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Curtis Cadwell as General Manager for its Black Pine Oxide Gold Project in southeastern Idaho, effective October 12, 2026. Cadwell brings three decades of mining industry experience, including 20+ years with Barrick Gold and recent roles at Kinross Gold and McEwen Mining. The appointment strengthens Liberty Gold's operational capability as the company advances detailed engineering and permitting for the run-of-mine heap leach project.

B2Gold's newly commissioned mobile crusher at the Goose mine is averaging over 3,000 tons per day, with Phase 1 upgrades expected to reach 3,200 tons daily. The company plans Phase 2 upgrades for H1 2027 targeting 4,000 tons per day. Q2 2026 earnings missed expectations at 3 cents per share versus 7 cents consensus, down 75% year-over-year, though revenues rose 14% to $789 million supported by higher gold prices.