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Vitaly Kononov

Research Analyst at Freedom Brokers

Vitaly Kononov is an equity analyst at Freedom Capital Markets (Freedom Brokers), specializing in research on mining and metals companies. He covers specific companies such as Ero Copper (ERO), Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW), Alcoa (AA), and Geodrill (GEO), with recent notable calls including a Buy initiation on Ero Copper at $32 target on December 30, 2025, projecting over 4.5% upside. While specific performance metrics like success rates or TipRanks rankings are not publicly detailed, his ratings contribute to quantitative and qualitative stock analysis focused on growth, valuation, and macroeconomic trends. Kononov's career includes his current role at Freedom Brokers' Research Division, with limited public details on prior firms or exact start dates, and no disclosed professional credentials such as FINRA registrations.

Vitaly Kononov's questions to Galiano Gold (GAU) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Vitaly Kononov with Freedom Brokers asked about the key execution risks and confidence in Galiano Gold's ramp-up profile, given the production heavily weighted towards the second half of 2026. He also inquired about the impact of the 2025 guidance revision on the five-year outlook and the expected timeline for initial economic studies for the maiden underground resources at Abore and Nkran.

Answer

President and CEO Matt Badylak addressed the production weighting, highlighting confidence in the crusher circuit achieving 5.8 million tonnes per annum throughput and steadily increasing grades from Abore's lower elevations as key drivers for the ramp-up. Regarding the five-year outlook, Mr. Badylak indicated a slightly lower production profile for 2026 but a ramp-up in 2027, aligning with previous guidance. For the maiden underground resources at Abore and Nkran, Mr. Badylak stated that additional drilling and studies are planned for this year, with initial economic studies targeted for release in 2027, likely with the annual results.

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Question · Q4 2025

Vitaly Kononov inquired about the key execution risks associated with Galiano Gold's production being heavily weighted towards the second half of 2026 and the company's confidence in achieving the projected ramp-up profile.

Answer

President and CEO Matt Badylak explained that key risks include throughput, but expressed confidence in the crusher circuit delivering the targeted 5.8 million tons per annum. He also highlighted steadily increasing grades from lower elevations of Abore as a driver for higher production in H2 2026.

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