# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001853962
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-215449
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
**Character Count:** 50013
**Document Hash:** a46bdb2b83a054ed8f8ea731ab5bc079
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-215449.hdr.sgml**: 20250924

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-215449

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 17

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250924

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250924

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** i-80 Gold Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001853962
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41382
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251338520

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5190 NEIL ROAD, SUITE 460
- **CITY:** RENO
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89820
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 1-888-346-1390

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5190 NEIL ROAD, SUITE 460
- **CITY:** RENO
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89820

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM SD** 

**Specialized Disclosure Report** 

## i-80 GOLD CORP.
**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)** 

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **British Columbia, Canada** | **001-41382** | **Not Applicable** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **5190 Neil Road, Suite 460<br>Reno, NV** | **89502** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Ryan Snow** 

**(807) 346-1390** 

**(Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)** 

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31,<u> </u>.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

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**SECTION 1 - CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE** 

**Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report** 

Not applicable

**Item 1.02 - Exhibit** 

Not applicable

**SECTION 2 - RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE** 

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report** 

i-80 Gold Corp. (the "Company") is subject to Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"). The Company is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. The Company's ESTMA report is available on the Company's website at <u>https://www.i80gold.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ESTMA_Reporting_Filed_2024.pdf</u> on the Government of Canada's website at <u>https://natural-resources.canada.ca/estma-data</u>. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

**SECTION 3 - EXHIBITS** 

**Item 3.01. Exhibits** 

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit <br>Number** | **Description** |
| 2.01 | [i-80 Gold Corp. Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024](d927488dex201.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  **i-80 GOLD CORP.** | **i-80 GOLD CORP.** | **i-80 GOLD CORP.** |
|  By:  | /s/ Ryan Snow | September 24, 2025 |
|  | Ryan Snow | (Date) |
|  | Chief Financial Officer |  |

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## Exhibit 2.01

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#### Exhibit 2.01

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| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Reporting Entity Name**<br>|  |  | <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i-80 Gold Corp. | <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i-80 Gold Corp. |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Reporting Year**<br>| <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From** <br>| <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2024 <br>| <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To:** <br>| <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2024 <br>| <br>**Date submitted** <br>| <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2025 <br>| <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E373612 |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488dsp003b.jpg) Original Submission <br>![LOGO](g927488dsp003c.jpg) Amended Report | <br> ![LOGO](g927488dsp003b.jpg) Original Submission <br>![LOGO](g927488dsp003c.jpg) Amended Report |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Other Subsidiaries Included**<br>(optional field)<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Not Consolidated**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Not Substituted**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Attestation by Reporting Entity**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above.<br>Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above. | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | <br> ![LOGO](g927488g95n81.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** <br>|  | <br>**Ryan Snow**<br>|  |  | Date | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2025 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Date | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2025 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Position Title**<br>|  | <br>**Chief Financial Officer**<br>|  |  | Date | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2025 |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Year** | From: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To: | 12/31/2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity Name** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i-80 Gold Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i-80 Gold Corp. |  |  | Currency of the Report | USD |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E373612 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E373612 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Payee |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country | Payee Name<sup>1</sup> | Departments, Agency, etc...<br>within Payee that Received<br>Payments<sup>2</sup>  | Taxes | Royalties | Fees | Production Entitlements | Production Entitlements | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonuses | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends | Infrastructure<br> Improvement Payments | Total Amount paid to <br> Payee | Notes<sup>34</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Government of the United States of America |  |  |  | 711200 |  |  |  |  |  | 711200 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | State of Nevada |  | 186842 |  | 224188 |  |  |  |  |  | 411030 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Humboldt County |  | 230154 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 230154 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Eureka County |  | 138815 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 138815 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Additional Notes:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Year** | From: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To: | 12/31/2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity Name** |  | i-80 Gold Corp. | i-80 Gold Corp. |  |  | Currency of the Report | USD |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reporting Entity ESTMA**<br>**Identification Number** |  | E373612 | E373612 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Subsidiary Reporting Entities<br> (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments by Project |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country | Project Name<sup>1</sup> | Taxes | Royalties | Fees | Production Entitlements | Bonuses | Dividends | Infrastructure<br>Improvement Payments | Total Amount paid<br>by Project | Notes<sup>23</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | McCoy-Cove Mine |  |  | 451401 |  |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;451401 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Ruby Hill Mine | 182633 |  | 192045 |  |  |  |  | 374678 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Granite Creek Mine | 35102 |  | 53295 |  |  |  |  | 88397 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | FAD Project | 1376 |  | 31200 |  |  |  |  | 32576 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Lone Tree Mine | 194804 |  | 142242 |  |  |  |  | 337046 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America | Argenta Mine |  |  | 64484 |  |  |  |  | 64484 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Additional Notes<sup>3</sup>:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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## Exhibit 2.01

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          <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:label="lab_iaux_HumboldtCountyMember" xml:lang="en-US">Humboldt County</link:label>
          <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_iaux_HumboldtCountyMember" xlink:to="lab_iaux_HumboldtCountyMember" />
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="iaux-20241231.xsd#iaux_StateofNevadaMember" xlink:label="loc_iaux_StateofNevadaMember" />
          <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="lab_iaux_StateofNevadaMember" xml:lang="en-US">State of Nevada [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:label="lab_iaux_StateofNevadaMember" xml:lang="en-US">State of Nevada</link:label>
          <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_iaux_StateofNevadaMember" xlink:to="lab_iaux_StateofNevadaMember" />
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="iaux-20241231.xsd#iaux_GoldMember" xlink:label="loc_iaux_GoldMember" />
          <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:label="lab_iaux_GoldMember" xml:lang="en-US">Gold [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:label="lab_iaux_GoldMember" xml:lang="en-US">Gold</link:label>
          <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_iaux_GoldMember" xlink:to="lab_iaux_GoldMember" />
        </link:labelLink>
      </link:linkbase>
    </appinfo>
  </annotation>
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-instance-2003-12-31.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-linkbase-2003-12-31.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2025/country-2025.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/currency/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/currency/2025/currency-2025.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negated" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/role/negated-2009-12-16.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/net" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/role/net-2009-12-16.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/arcrole/fact-explanatoryFact" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/arcrole/factExplanatory-2009-12-16.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2025/dei-2025.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2024-01-31" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2024-01-31/types.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/rxp/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/rxp/2025/rxp-2025.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.org/2020/extensible-enumerations-2.0" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/2020/extensible-enumerations-2.0.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/snj-def/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/snj/2025/snj-2025_def.xsd" />
  <import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/snj/2025" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/snj/2025/snj-2025.xsd" />
  <element name="PaymentsbyProjectsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_PaymentsbyProjectsAbstract" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="ArgentaMineMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_ArgentaMineMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="FADProjectMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_FADProjectMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="GraniteCreekMineMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_GraniteCreekMineMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="LoneTreeMineMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_LoneTreeMineMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="McCoyCoveMineMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_McCoyCoveMineMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="RubyHillMineMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_RubyHillMineMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="EurekaCountyMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_EurekaCountyMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="GovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_GovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="HumboldtCountyMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_HumboldtCountyMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="StateofNevadaMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_StateofNevadaMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="PaymentsDetailsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_PaymentsDetailsAbstract" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
  <element name="GoldMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" nillable="true" id="iaux_GoldMember" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" />
</schema>
</XBRL>

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