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Endeavour Mining Q1 2026 gold output falls to 282,000oz

2026-05-02

Endeavour Mining reported a mixed operational and financial performance for Q1 2026, with gold production falling to 282,000 ounces from 341,000 ounces in Q1 2025. Despite this, the company achieved record financial results, including an 81% increase in EBITDA to $872 million, driven by a significantly higher average realised gold price of $4,810/ounce. Endeavour is also progressing its cornerstone Assafou development project, targeting a final investment decision by year-end 2026, further solidifying its future growth pipeline.

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