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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.