Strategic Divestment: Alamos Gold Exits Türkiye
Alamos Gold has confirmed the sale of its Turkish gold development projects to local mining firm Tümad Madencilik for $470 million. The deal includes the transfer of Alamos’ subsidiary Doğu Biga Madencilik. This subsidiary controls the Kirazlı, Ağı Dağı, and Çamyurt projects in northwestern Türkiye.
Under the agreement, Alamos will receive $160 million at closing. It will receive another $160 million after one year, and the final $150 million two years post-closing. These staggered payments are backed by international bank guarantees, ensuring secure fund transfers. The company expects to finalize the deal in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approvals in Türkiye.
This sale allows Alamos Gold to focus on high-return projects in Canada and Mexico. The proceeds will support the Lynn Lake expansion and the Puerto Del Aire development. They will also help reduce debt and improve the company’s overall financial position.
Alamos Gold Refocuses on North American Growth
Alamos Gold’s decision aligns with its broader strategy to prioritize lower-cost, higher-margin assets in politically stable jurisdictions. CEO John McCluskey emphasized that this move “crystallizes significant value” from the Turkish assets while reinforcing Alamos’ strong growth outlook in North America.
Alamos currently operates three key mines: Island Gold and Young-Davidson in Ontario, and Mulatos in Mexico. These operations form the core of the company’s long-term vision. The recent $325 million acquisition of Argonaut Gold’s Magino mine—adjacent to Island Gold—further solidifies Alamos’ dominance in the region.
As gold producers continue to optimize portfolios amid market volatility, Alamos joins others in consolidating operations in more predictable jurisdictions. This realignment reflects a trend of risk-adjusted growth strategies in the global gold mining sector.
SuperMetalPrice Commentary:
Alamos Gold’s $470 million exit from Türkiye marks a strategic pivot that reflects shifting investor and operational priorities in the gold mining industry. With geopolitical stability, operational efficiency, and return on investment driving decisions, companies are increasingly consolidating in North America. Alamos’ redeployment of capital into lower-cost, high-growth assets—backed by strong financial guarantees—positions the company for long-term resilience. As mining firms continue to recalibrate portfolios, expect further asset realignments aimed at minimizing jurisdictional risk and maximizing shareholder value.
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