News24 Business | Gold Fields snaps up Australian rival in R44bn deal
- On May 5, 2025, Gold Fields announced its plan to acquire Australian miner Gold Road Resources for around A$3.7 billion, enabling it to gain full control of the Gruyere gold mine joint venture located in Western Australia.
- The acquisition follows Gold Road’s rejection of an earlier lower bid and is driven by rising gold prices and industry consolidation amid geopolitical uncertainties and a strong gold market rally.
- Gold Fields currently co-owns the Gruyere mine with Gold Road under a joint venture and will gain full control, streamlining operations and acquiring additional land assets and the Yamarna mine project.
- Gold Road shareholders will receive A$3.40 per share, a 14.5% premium over the last closing price, triggering a 12% share price rally and attracting investor interest on the ASX leaderboard.
- This deal highlights a wave of mergers in the Australian gold sector, reflecting high asset valuations amid record gold prices and a consolidating market likely to see further acquisitions.
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News24 Business | Gold Fields snaps up Australian rival in R44bn deal
Gold Fields will buy Gold Road Resources in a deal valuing its Australian joint venture partner at R44 billion, a sweetened offer following weeks of negotiations over their key project in Western Australia.
Gold Fields to Buy Gold Road in Deal Valuing It at A$3.7 Billion
Gold Fields Ltd. will buy Gold Road Resources Ltd. in a deal valuing its Australian joint venture partner at A$3.7 billion ($2.4 billion), a sweetened offer following weeks of negotiations over their key project in Western Australia.
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Image: Ronnarong/adobe.stock.comGold stocks were the lone bright spot on the Australian share market yesterday, with several gold mining companies rebounding after momentary dips. Gold Road Resources surged 9.43 per cent on Monday after entering into a scheme of arrangement with US gold giant Gold Fields. The proposed takeover sparked a wave of investor interest, pushing the stock to the top of the ASX leaderboard for the day. Under the arrangem…
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