Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-16 11:04Core Viewpoint - The surge in gold prices has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions among mining companies, with significant transactions occurring in the industry [1] Group 1: Company Activities - Luoyang Molybdenum announced the acquisition of 100% equity in three gold mines in Brazil from Equinox Gold for a total consideration of $1.015 billion (over 7 billion RMB) [1] - The payment for the acquisition will be made in two stages: $900 million in cash at closing and up to $115 million in contingent cash payments linked to sales one year post-closing [1] - The acquired assets contain a total gold resource of 5.013 million ounces and a gold reserve of 3.873 million ounces, which will increase Luoyang Molybdenum's annual gold production by approximately 8 tons [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - Multiple mining companies have engaged in acquisitions this year due to rising gold prices, indicating a trend of consolidation in the sector [1] - Jiangxi Copper announced its intention to acquire 100% of SolGold, focusing on the Cascabel project in Ecuador [1] - Shengton Mining revealed plans to acquire 100% of Canadian Loncor, with its core asset being the Adumbi gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo [1] - Zijin Mining completed acquisitions of Newmont's Akyem gold project in Ghana and the Raygorodok gold project in Kazakhstan earlier this year [1]