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Foran Mining Announces Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Foran Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Proposed Arrangement with Eldorado Gold; Shareholders Reminded to Vote Today

Foran shareholders set to join Eldorado Gold as McIlvenna Bay nears production finish line

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 25, 2026 · 15:35 FOM · 5.27 FORAN MINING CORPORATION J
Executive Summary

The most recent news (March 25, 2026) confirms that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, recommends Foran shareholders vote "FOR" the proposed plan of arrangement with Eldorado Gold Corporation. Under the deal, Eldorado will acquire all Foran shares. Each Foran share will be exchanged for 0.1128 of an Eldorado share and $0.01 in cash. The Foran Board has unanimously recommended the deal, with the shareholder vote scheduled for April 7, 2026.

Material Impact
  • Strategic De-risking: The endorsement by ISS significantly increases the probability of the transaction closing. For Foran, this removes the "single-asset developer" risk by folding the McIlvenna Bay project into a diversified, multi-asset producer with a strong balance sheet.
  • Valuation Realization: The deal implies an equity value of approximately C$3.8 billion. This represents a significant premium and a successful exit/transition for long-term shareholders who funded the project through construction.
  • Operational Synergy: The combined entity is projected to generate $2.1 billion in EBITDA and $1.5 billion in free cash flow by 2027, driven by Eldorado’s Skouries project and Foran’s McIlvenna Bay.
  • Infrastructure Milestone: Just days prior to the ISS news, Foran successfully energized its 85km transmission line ahead of schedule and on budget, removing a major technical hurdle for commissioning the processing plant.
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Company Overview

Foran Mining is developing the McIlvenna Bay Project in east-central Saskatchewan, a premier mining jurisdiction. It is a carbon-neutral-targeted VHMS deposit containing copper, zinc, gold, and silver. - Flagship Status: The project is currently in the commissioning phase (88% complete as of Feb 2026). - Resource: 38.6 Mt Indicated at 2.02% CuEq. - Growth: The adjacent Tesla Zone and Thunder Zone show significant expansion potential, with recent drilling extending mineralization strike lengths and identifying high-grade precious metal lenses.

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