
Allied Gold Corporation announced that Zijin Gold has received approval under the Investment Canada Act for its proposed acquisition of Allied Gold. This approval completes the Canadian regulatory process for the transaction. The deal has also cleared competition authorities in West and East Africa, with other African regulatory approvals either obtained or near completion. The parties have extended the outside date for closing the transaction to July 29, 2026, as they work to fulfill remaining conditions and approvals. Allied Gold operates gold assets in Africa and aims to become a leading mid-tier gold producer.