China Halts Zijin Mining's $4 Billion Allied Gold Acquisition Over Risk Concerns
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Chinese regulators have paused Zijin Mining's $4 billion bid for Allied Gold, citing scrutiny of risks associated with Allied's African assets, particularly in Mali, amid rising security concerns for overseas investments.
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Chinese regulators have halted Zijin Mining's planned acquisition of Allied Gold due to concerns over the security and political risks associated with Allied's African mining assets.
Chinese regulators balked at Zijin Mining’s planned US$4 billion acquisition of Canadian company Allied Gold, placing it on hold to scrutinise the potential risks.
Allied Gold’s most important mining assets are in Africa, with the biggest being the Sadiola mine in Mali, a country which is under increasing attacks from jihadist insurgents.
The company’s other assets, in Ethiopia and Ivory Coast, are relatively safer but nevertheless are located in regions that are broadly prone to conflict and other political risks.
China’s decision to suspend the acquisition of Allied Gold signals a growing wariness in Beijing about the rising risks and security costs of its overseas investments, according to observers.
Questions ouvertes
- Will the acquisition be approved later?
- What specific risks are regulators most concerned about?
- Will this deter other similar investments?
