Iamgold Corporation

ROUYN-NORANDA, Québec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visible Gold Mines Inc. ("Visible Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: VGD) (FRANKFURT: 3V41) is pleased to announce the expansion of its wholly-owned Horsefly property through the staking of 266 additional mining claims adjacent to IAMGOLD's Nelligan Mining Complex in Québec's Chibougamau Mining Camp. The Horsefly property, now comprising 643 mining claims, is strategically located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec, approximately 140 km northeast.

Iamgold NYSE: IAG is prioritizing operational optimization, mine-life extensions and resource development over near-term acquisitions, President and CEO Renaud Adams said during a fireside chat. The company expects a series of technical studies over the next year to outline growth opportunities at its Côté Gold, Essakane and Westwood operations, as well as its Nelligan district in Canada.

Denis Ricard, president and chief executive officer of iA Financial TSE: IAG, said the insurer's capital position, operating performance and growth strategy support confidence in maintaining return on equity above 17% and earnings-per-share growth above 10%.

Shares of iA Financial Co. Inc. (TSE: IAG - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the nine ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price