Orezone Gold Acquires Hecla Quebec and the Casa Berardi Gold Mine in Canada
January 26, 2026
Orezone Gold Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hecla Quebec Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, for 100% ownership of the operating Casa Berardi gold mine and a portfolio of Quebec exploration properties. The deal value includes $352M of upfront and deferred consideration plus contingent consideration of up to $241M, with closing anticipated in Q1 2026.
- Buyers
- Orezone Gold Corporation
- Targets
- Hecla Quebec Inc., Casa Berardi gold mine (Hecla Quebec interests), Quebec exploration properties portfolio (Hecla Quebec interests)
- Sellers
- Hecla Mining Company
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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