Eldorado Gold to Acquire Foran Mining in C$3.8 Billion Share-and-Cash Deal
February 5, 2026
Eldorado Gold has agreed to acquire Foran Mining in a C$3.8 billion share-and-cash transaction to create a gold and copper producer. The combined company is expected to remain headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and target commercial production from two fully financed development projects by mid-2026.
- Buyers
- Eldorado Gold
- Targets
- Foran Mining
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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