Allied Gold ends deal with Zijin Gold and secures about US$295 million strategic investment
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Zijin Gold and Allied Gold terminated their cross-border arrangement agreement due to unmet closing conditions, but replaced it with a ~US$295m strategic equity investment at a premium, leaving Zijin with ~9.2% ownership. The shift reduces deal-completion uncertainty while signaling continued strategic demand for gold resources and funding for Allied's growth pipeline. Near-term market focus shifts to exchange approvals and deployment of proceeds into production ramp-ups and expansions.
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Zijin Gold has terminated its merger arrangement with Allied Gold and will instead subscribe for about 12.8 million Allied Gold common shares for approximately US$295 million (approximately C$417 million). The shares will be priced at C$32.55 each, representing a premium to the company’s current Toronto Stock Exchange market price. Allied Gold is a gold exploration and development company, and the investment strengthens Zijin’s positioning in gold resources and signals long-term interest in gold assets.
