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Montage Gold announces that African Gold securityholders have voted in favour of the proposed transaction

Montage Gold Clears M&A Hurdle as Koné Construction Accelerates Toward Production

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 13, 2026 · 06:30 MAU · 16.46 Montage Gold Corp.

Executive Summary

On April 13, 2026, Montage Gold announced that African Gold Limited securityholders voted in favor of the proposed scheme of arrangement to acquire 100% of African Gold.
This vote satisfies two key conditions precedent for the transaction originally announced on November 28, 2025.
The schemes now await final approval by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, with a hearing scheduled for April 17, 2026.
If approved, the transaction is expected to close around April 29, 2026, involving the issuance of approximately 27.7 million new Montage shares to African Gold shareholders.
The acquisition adds the Didievi project (Inferred 989,000 oz Au) to Montage's portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire.

Material Impact

Expected Outcome: This news confirms a milestone that was anticipated following the November 2025 announcement. The market had already priced in a high probability of approval given the strategic fit and premium offered (54% premium at announcement).
Risk Reduction: Passing the shareholder vote removes one layer of execution risk, leaving only court approval as a minor hurdle. This solidifies the timeline for closing by late April 2026.
Valuation Impact: While positive, this does not materially alter the fundamental valuation established over the past six months, which has been driven primarily by construction progress at Koné and resource growth (March 30, 2026 update). The stock price has already rallied significantly from ~$3.75 in April 2025 to ~$16.46 in April 2026, reflecting much of this M&A value.
Capital Implications: The share issuance (approx. 7% dilution on a fully diluted basis) was known at the time of the November announcement and does not represent new unexpected dilution.

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Company Overview

Company: Montage Gold Corp. is a gold development company focused on Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa.
Flagship Project: Koné Project (100% owned via subsidiaries).
- Status: Under construction, targeting first gold pour via oxide circuit in late Q4-2026.
- Resources: Updated MRE (March 30, 2026) shows 5.88 Moz Measured & Indicated at 0.77 g/t Au.
- Mine Life: Feasibility Study projects 16-year mine life with >300 koz annual production for the first eight years.
Acquisition: African Gold Ltd. acquisition adds the Didievi project (989k oz Inferred), enhancing portfolio scale and diversification within Côte d'Ivoire.

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