Alamos Gold Divests Turkish Assets to Fund North American Growth Strategy

Strategic Divestment of Turkish Projects

Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) has announced the sale of its Turkish development projects, including Kirazlı, Ağı Dağı, and Çamyurt, to Tümad Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for a total cash consideration of $470 million (C$646.93 million). This transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals in Türkiye, marks a significant strategic shift for the gold producer. The payment structure for the divestment includes an initial $160 million upon closing, followed by $160 million on the one-year anniversary, and a final $150 million on the two-year anniversary. These deferred payments are secured by bank guarantees from internationally rated financial institutions, ensuring the full receipt of funds within two years.

Market Response and Financial Implications

The announcement of the divestiture has been met with a largely positive reaction from the market. Alamos Gold's stock (TSE:AGI) experienced an upward momentum, including a 3.5% increase on September 19, 2025, reaching a new 52-week high of C$46.94 before closing at C$46.28. Over the past month, the stock has gained 21%, with a year-to-date increase of 60% by mid-September 2025. This performance reflects investor confidence in the company's strategic decision to reallocate capital.

Analysts have maintained an optimistic outlook, with a consensus "Buy" rating from several firms. The average 12-month price target for NYSE:AGI stands at $30.3750, while for TSE:AGI, it is C$49.54. Firms like Bank of America and National Bankshares have raised their price targets to C$55.00 and C$52.25, respectively, although TD Securities adjusted its target slightly lower to C$47.00. This sustained positive sentiment underscores the perceived value of the divestment and its implications for future growth.

Portfolio Reorientation and Growth Initiatives

The divestment is a clear strategic move by Alamos Gold to exit Türkiye and intensify its focus on high-return growth opportunities within North America. John A. McCluskey, President and CEO of Alamos, stated that the transaction "allows us to crystallise significant value for our Turkish assets, and utilize the proceeds to support the development of our portfolio of other high-return growth projects." The proceeds are specifically earmarked for funding the development of key North American growth projects and reducing existing debt.

These projects include the Island Gold Phase 3+ expansion in Ontario, Canada; the Lynn Lake project in Manitoba, Canada; and the Puerto Del Aire (PDA) project in Mexico. The Island Gold District's Phase 3+ expansion is projected to increase production to an average of 411,000 ounces per year at mine-site All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $915 per ounce over the initial 12 years. The Lynn Lake project, which commenced construction activities in Q1 2025, anticipates initial production in the first half of 2028, contributing an average of 176,000 ounces annually over its first decade.

Financially, Alamos Gold reported a strong liquidity position of $789.5 million as of Q1 2025 and ended 2024 with approximately $325 million in cash and cash equivalents. The company's debt-to-equity ratio for its NYSE listing is a low 0.07, indicating robust financial health. The $470 million cash injection from the Turkish asset sale is expected to further bolster this balance sheet, providing significant flexibility for investment and debt reduction.

Broader Sector Trends and Future Outlook

Alamos Gold's decision reflects a broader trend within the mining industry where companies are optimizing their portfolios by divesting non-core or high-risk assets to fund more promising ventures in stable jurisdictions. This disciplined approach to capital allocation is often viewed favorably by investors. The emphasis on North American projects suggests continued confidence in the region's mining potential and regulatory environment, which offers more predictable development paths compared to some international counterparts.

Analysts at Jefferies project that investments in these growth projects, facilitated by the divestment proceeds, could drive Alamos Gold's production growth by over 80% to 1 million ounces of gold by 2029. The company's overall production guidance for 2025 is between 580,000 and 630,000 ounces, with a forecast to reach 680,000 to 730,000 ounces in 2027. With the startup of Lynn Lake, consolidated production is expected to reach approximately 900,000 ounces per year. This long-term growth outlook, coupled with strengthened financial capacity, positions Alamos Gold for enhanced shareholder value. Capital spending for 2025 is budgeted between $560 million and $630 million, primarily focused on the ramp-up of Lynn Lake and PDA, and the final year of the Phase 3+ Expansion. Capital expenditure is expected to decrease significantly after 2027 with the completion of these major projects.