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<Research>Citi Keeps ZIJIN MINING as Industry Top Pick, Envisions Allied Gold Acquisition to Boost Gold Production & Profitability
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ZIJIN GOLD INTL (02259.HK), an 85%-owned subsidiary of ZIJIN MINING (02899.HK), has signed an agreement with Allied Gold to acquire 100% of Allied Gold's equity for a total cash consideration of CAD5.5 billion (around RMB28 billion), according to a Citi research report.

The company's total gold production is expected to be 11.7-12.4 tons in 2025 and will further increase to 25 tons by 2029 following the expansion of the Sadiola project and the commissioning of the Kurmuk project.

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Given the current high gold prices, Citi considers the acquisition price attractive. It has kept ZIJIN MINING as its industry top pick, with a target price of HKD39 and a Buy rating. The acquisition of the operational gold mines is anticipated to boost ZIJIN MINING's gold production and profitability.
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