Canada Loses Another Gold Producer | Zijin’s $4B Takeover of Allied Gold
The Deep Dive Jan 29, 2026
Summary
Zijin Mining is acquiring Allied Gold for $4 billion, marking another Canadian gold producer being taken over by a foreign mining company.
The acquisition reflects the ongoing trend of consolidation in the gold sector as larger players seek to replenish depleted reserves through M&A activity.
Canada's mining sector continues to lose domestic gold producers to international buyers, raising concerns about homegrown industry consolidation.