Core Viewpoint - IAMGOLD Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern Superior Resources Inc., consolidating significant mining assets in Quebec, Canada, and enhancing its position as a leading mid-tier gold producer [3][4][9]. Transaction Details - The acquisition will involve Northern Superior's shareholders receiving 0.0991 IAMGOLD shares and C$0.19 in cash for each Northern Superior share, totaling C$2.05 per share, which represents a transaction value of approximately $267.4 million and a premium of 27.4% based on the 20-day volume-weighted average prices as of October 17, 2025 [5][7]. - Upon completion, IAMGOLD and Northern Superior shareholders are expected to own approximately 97% and 3% of the combined company, respectively [6]. Asset Consolidation - The transaction will combine Northern Superior's significant land package and deposits, including Philibert, Chevrier, and Croteau, with IAMGOLD's Nelligan and Monster Lake projects, creating the Nelligan Mining Complex [4][7]. - The Nelligan Mining Complex is estimated to host Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 3.75 million ounces of gold and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.65 million ounces of gold, positioning it as one of the largest pre-production gold camps in Canada [4][7]. Strategic Importance - This acquisition aligns with IAMGOLD's strategy to enhance its organic growth pipeline in Quebec, where it has a longstanding presence, and is expected to accelerate exploration programs in the region [9]. - The close proximity of the primary deposits supports the vision of a central processing facility that can be fed from multiple ore sources within a 17-kilometre radius [4][7]. Future Outlook - The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and court approvals, as well as other customary closing conditions [12][13].