Vista Gold Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

Net loss of $3.0 million: Net loss was $3.0 million, or $0.02 per share, against $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier. Source
Cash of $49.5 million at quarter-end: Cash and equivalents were $49.5 million at June 30, 2026, down from $52.7 million at March 31, 2026 in the previous release. Source
Final approval expected in 2027: The previous release said approvals would come over time, with final approval expected in 2027. The second-quarter release does not restate this date.
Technical optimization programs progressed: The second-quarter release says technical optimization programs progressed and project execution planning advanced, and gives no test results. Source
27-month period from design start: The previous release said the milestone is expected to initiate an approximately 27-month period through first gold production.
Company describes itself as well funded: Management says the cash position supports pursuing interim project development objectives while systematically reducing development risk. Source

“The second quarter marked another period of disciplined execution as we continued to advance Mt Todd toward development.”
Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista Gold

Guidance

Area	Period	Figure	Against last quarter
Mt Todd development period Source	Design, construction and commissioning, beginning with the start of detailed engineering and design	approximately 27-month period	Kept
Project timing Source	2027	commence detailed engineering and design in 2027	Kept

What changed from last quarter

New: Company says it added to its Australia-based project leadership team during the quarter. Source

Results and cash position

Net loss of $3.0 million: Net loss was $3.0 million, or $0.02 per share, against $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier. Source
Cash of $49.5 million at quarter-end: Cash and equivalents were $49.5 million at June 30, 2026, down from $52.7 million at March 31, 2026 in the previous release. Source
Prior-quarter net loss $3.1 million: The first-quarter 2026 release reported a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.02 per share.

Permitting progress

Some permit modifications already submitted: The previous release said some modifications were submitted, with programs supporting other submissions in progress.
Final approval expected in 2027: The previous release said approvals would come over time, with final approval expected in 2027. The second-quarter release does not restate this date.
Permitting progress described generally: The second-quarter release cites meaningful progress on permitting and continued advancement toward development, without listing new submissions. Source

“As we build our Australian leadership team and complete the technical and regulatory milestones ahead of us, we are positioning Mt Todd for the start of detailed engineering and design”
Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista Gold

Technical and pre-development work

Metallurgical testing on drill core: The previous release said recent drill core was used for selective metallurgical testing to set grind size, recoveries and plant equipment sizing.
Batman pit wall study underway: The previous release described drilling and geotechnical mapping to assess steepening the west wall, reducing stripping, and possibly converting resources to reserves.
Technical optimization programs progressed: The second-quarter release says technical optimization programs progressed and project execution planning advanced, and gives no test results. Source

Project pathway and asset profile

Clear pathway to value realization: The company says it has defined a clear pathway to value realization. Source
27-month period from design start: The previous release said the milestone is expected to initiate an approximately 27-month period through first gold production.
Mt Todd among largest in Australia: The company describes Mt Todd as among the largest development-stage projects in Australia. Source
Tier-1 jurisdiction in Northern Territory: The company describes Mt Todd as located in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction in the Northern Territory. Source
Local infrastructure and community support: The company cites advanced local infrastructure, options for future expansion, and broad community support as features of the project. Source

Funding and balance sheet

Company describes itself as well funded: Management says the cash position supports pursuing interim project development objectives while systematically reducing development risk. Source
March 2026 offering closed earlier: The offering closed on March 9, 2026, in the first quarter. The second-quarter release does not mention new financing.
No debt at quarter-end: The company says it continued to have no debt. Source

People and leadership

Perth and Darwin hires since year start: The previous release said Vista had hired four project management team members based in Perth, and an approvals manager based in Darwin.
Management capacity expanded in four areas: The previous release said management capacity was expanded in projects and technical services, external relations, legal, and administration and finance.
Managing director recruitment ongoing: The previous release said recruiting was ongoing for an Australian-based managing director to deliver Mt Todd. The second-quarter release does not say whether the role was filled.

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

Detailed engineering start targeted for 2027: The company says it is targeting the commencement of detailed engineering and design in 2027. Source

Risks management discussed

Regulatory: Management names technical and regulatory milestones still ahead of the project. Source
Operational: Building the Australian leadership team is described as work in progress. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

On track: Management describes project execution planning as in line with plans to commence detailed engineering and design in 2027. Source
Not stated: Earlier priority for 2026. The second-quarter release says technical optimization programs progressed.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.

As filed with the SEC

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Vista Gold Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Denver, Colorado, July 29, 2026 - Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with cash totaling $49.5 million at quarter-end. All dollar amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars.

Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista Gold, stated, “The second quarter marked another period of disciplined execution as we continued to advance Mt Todd toward development. We achieved meaningful progress on permitting, added to our Australia-based project leadership team, progressed technical optimization programs, and advanced project execution planning in line with our plans to commence detailed engineering and design in 2027.

“With our strong cash position, we are well funded to continue achieving our interim project development objectives while systematically reducing development risk. As we build our Australian leadership team and complete the technical and regulatory milestones ahead of us, we are positioning Mt Todd for the start of detailed engineering and design and the beginning of an approximately 27-month period encompassing construction and commissioning.”

Summary of Financial Results

Vista reported a consolidated net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.02 per common share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a consolidated net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per common share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $49.5 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $13.6 million at December 31, 2025. Vista continued to have no debt.

Management Conference Call

Management’s conference call to review financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and to discuss corporate and project activities is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT (12:00 p.m. EDT).

Participant Toll Free: +1 (800) 717-1738

Participant International: +1 (289) 514-5100

Conference ID: 76232

This call will be archived and available at www.vistagold.com after July 30, 2026. An audio replay will also be available through August 16, 2026 by calling toll-free in North America +1 (888) 660-6264 or +1 (289) 819-1325 using passcode 76232#.

If you are unable to access the audio or phone-in on the day of the conference call, please email your questions to ir@vistagold.com.

About Vista Gold Corp.

Vista holds the Mt Todd gold project, located in the Tier-1 mining jurisdiction of Northern Territory, Australia. Mt Todd is among the largest development-stage projects in Australia. The Company has defined a clear pathway to value realization, targeting the commencement of detailed engineering and design in 2027. This milestone is expected to initiate an approximately 27-month period of design, construction, and commissioning, culminating in first gold production.

Mt Todd offers strong project economics, significant initial production, and compelling expansion and exploration upside. Mt Todd benefits from advanced local infrastructure, options for future expansion, and broad community support, underpinning its potential to become a long-lived, globally significant gold operation.

For further information about Vista or Mt Todd, please contact Pamela Solly, Vice President of Investor Relations, at (720) 981-1185 or visit the Company’s website at www.vistagold.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to statements regarding such things as the Company’s 2026 objectives and priorities; the Company’s forecasts and expected cash flows; the Company’s projected capital and operating costs; the Company’s expectations regarding mining and metallurgical recoveries; the Company’s expectations of economic conditions and the price of gold; the Company’s belief that with its strong cash position, it is well funded to continue achieving its interim project development objectives while systematically reducing development risk; the Company’s belief that the start of detailed engineering and design will begin an approximately 27-month period encompassing construction and commissioning; Mt Todd milestones and results; the Company’s financial results as at June 30, 2026; the Company’s belief that Northern Territory, Australia is a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction; the Company’s belief that Mt Todd is among the largest development-stage projects in Australia; the Company’s belief that it has defined a clear pathway to value realization, targeting the commencement of detailed engineering and design in 2027; this milestone is expected to initiate an approximate 27-month period of design, construction, and commissioning, culminating into first gold production; the Company’s belief that the Mt Todd project offers strong project economics, significant initial production, and compelling expansion and exploration upside; the Company’s belief that Mt Todd benefits from advanced local infrastructure, options for future expansion, and broad community support, underpinning its potential to become a long-lived, globally significant gold operation; and statements related to the Company’s strategy. 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Such factors include, among others, uncertainty of resource and reserve estimates, uncertainty as to the Company’s future capital costs, operating costs, non-operating costs, and ability to raise capital; risks relating to cost increases for capital and operating costs; risks of shortages and fluctuating costs of equipment or supplies; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of gold; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities; potential effects on the Company’s operations of environmental regulations in the countries in which it operates; risks due to legal proceedings; risks relating to political and economic instability in certain countries in which it operates; uncertainty as to the results of bulk metallurgical test work; and uncertainty as to completion of critical milestones for Mt Todd; as well as those factors discussed under the headings “Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed in March 2026, and other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. 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