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Allied Gold (NYSE: AAUC) replaces KPMG with Deloitte as auditor

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Allied Gold Corp (symbol AAUC) reports an auditor transition under Canadian securities rules. The company issued a Notice of Change of Auditor dated August 14, 2026, prepared pursuant to section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, and circulated it to provincial and territorial securities regulators across Canada.

The notice involves KPMG LLP, the former auditor, and Deloitte LLP, the incoming auditor. KPMG states it has read the company’s notice and agrees with its statements, except that it cannot confirm Deloitte’s appointment or the internal approval process because it does not have access to those records. Deloitte confirms that, based on its knowledge, it agrees with the statement in the notice relating to its role and has no basis to agree or disagree with the other statements. The change is formalized within a Form 6-K filing as part of Allied Gold’s foreign private issuer reporting obligations.

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Notice date August 14, 2026 Date of Allied Gold Corp’s Notice of Change of Auditor
Form 6-K month August 2026 Reporting month for the foreign private issuer report
Commission File Number 001-42672 SEC file number for Allied Gold Corp as foreign private issuer
Notice of Change of Auditor regulatory
"Exhibit 99.1 ALLIED GOLD CORPORATION ... NOTICE OF CHANGE OF AUDITOR"
A notice of change of auditor is a formal announcement that a company is switching the independent firm that reviews and signs off on its financial reports. Investors care because the auditor is the third-party check on a company’s numbers; changing that checker can be like hiring a new doctor or inspector — it can indicate routine rotation, a desire for a fresh view, or potential disagreements about past accounting, and it can affect confidence in the reliability and continuity of financial information.
National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations regulatory
"Re: Notice Regarding Change of Auditor Pursuant to Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102"
A Canadian securities regulation that requires publicly traded companies to keep the market informed by regularly filing financial reports and promptly announcing any important developments that could affect their share price. It’s like a rule that makes firms send both scheduled progress reports and immediate alerts about major news so investors can make timely decisions based on the same information. Complying with these obligations helps maintain fair, transparent markets and reduces surprises for investors.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
Chartered Professional Accountants financial
"Yours very truly, KPMG LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants"
Chartered professional accountants are licensed finance professionals who prepare, check and certify a company’s financial records, taxes and reporting. Like trusted mechanics for a car, they inspect and validate the numbers so investors can rely on financial statements, spot risks or irregularities, and compare companies more confidently. Their work affects investor decisions because accurate, independently reviewed accounts reduce uncertainty about a business’s performance and financial health.

FAQ

What auditor change did Allied Gold Corp (AAUC) announce in this Form 6-K?

Allied Gold Corp announced a formal change of auditor under Canadian rules, involving KPMG LLP as the former auditor and Deloitte LLP as the incoming auditor, documented in a Notice of Change of Auditor dated August 14, 2026.

How did KPMG LLP respond to Allied Gold Corp’s August 14, 2026 auditor change notice?

KPMG stated it agrees with the statements in Allied Gold’s August 14, 2026 notice, except it cannot agree or disagree with Deloitte’s appointment or how the audit committee and board approved the changes, as it lacks access to those internal records.

What did Deloitte LLP say about the Allied Gold Corp (AAUC) change of auditor notice?

Deloitte reported it has reviewed the August 14, 2026 notice and, based on its knowledge, agrees with statement 2 as it relates to Deloitte LLP and has no basis to agree or disagree with statements 1 and 3 to 5 in the notice.

Under which regulation was Allied Gold Corp’s change of auditor reported?

The change of auditor was reported under section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, which governs continuous disclosure requirements for reporting issuers in Canada, including formal procedures when changing external auditors.

Which regulators received notice of Allied Gold Corp’s August 2026 auditor change?

The notice was sent to multiple Canadian securities regulators, including the Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec (Autorité des marchés financiers) commissions, as well as regulators in Saskatchewan, Atlantic provinces, and the three territories.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission File Number 001-42672

 

 

 

ALLIED GOLD CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

N/A

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

Royal Bank Plaza, North Tower

200 Bay Street, Suite 2200

Toronto, Ontario

M5J 2J3

Tel: 1-833-363-4435

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F x 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  ALLIED GOLD CORPORATION
   
Date: August 18, 2026 By: /s/ Sofia Tsakos
    Sofia Tsakos
    Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number   Description
99.1   Notice of Change of Auditors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

ALLIED GOLD CORPORATION

(the “Company”)

 

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF AUDITOR

(National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations)

 

TO: Ontario Securities Commission
  British Columbia Securities Commission
  Alberta Securities Commission
  Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority
  The Manitoba Securities Commission
  Autorité des marchés financiers
  Financial and Consumer Services Commission, New Brunswick
  Nova Scotia Securities Commission
  Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
  Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island
  Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Northwest Territories
  Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities
  Nunavut Securities Office

 

 

AND TO: KPMG LLP
  Deloitte LLP

 

RE: Notice Regarding Change of Auditor Pursuant to Section 4.11 of National Instrument
  51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“NI 51-102”)

 

The Company hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 4.11 of NI 51-102, as follows:

 

1.On August 6, 2026 KPMG LLP provided written notice to Company that it would not be conducting the Company’s audit in respect of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2026.

 

2.Deloitte LLP has been appointed as auditor of the Company to fill the vacancy, to hold office commencing on August 14, 2026, until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company.

 

3.The resignation of KPMG LLP and appointment of Deloitte LLP were considered and approved by the Company's audit committee and board of directors.

 

4.There have been no modified opinions in the reports from KPMG LLP on the Company’s financial statements for the period commencing at the beginning of the Company’s two most recently completed financial years and ending on the date hereof.

 

 

 

 

5.In the opinion of the Company, as at the date hereof, there have been no reportable events (as defined in NI 51-102) in connection with the audits for the period commencing at the beginning of the Company’s two most recently completed financial years and ending on the date hereof.

 

DATED this 14th day of August, 2026.

 

  ALLIED GOLD CORPORATION
   
  (signed) Sofia Tsakos
  Name: Sofia Tsakos
  Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

KPMG LLP 

Bay Adelaide Centre 

333 Bay Street, Suite 4600

Toronto, ON M5H 2S5

Canada

Tel 416 777 8500

Fax 416 777 8818

 

Ontario Securities Commission 

British Columbia Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission 

Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority

The Manitoba Securities Commission 

Autorité des marchés financiers 

Financial and Consumer Services Commission, New Brunswick

Nova Scotia Securities Commission 

Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island 

Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Northwest Territories

Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities

Nunavut Securities Office

 

August 14, 2026

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

Re: Notice of Change of Auditors of Allied Gold Corporation (the “Company”)

 

We have read the Notice of the Company dated August 14, 2026 and are in agreement with the statements contained in such Notice except that we are not in a position to agree or disagree with the Company’s statement that Deloitte LLP has been appointed as auditor of the Company under item 2, or how these changes were considered and approved by the Company’s audit committee and board of directors under item 3, as we do not have access to records of such decisions.

 

Yours very truly,

 

KPMG LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

 

KPMG LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership and member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP.

 

 

 

 

Deloitte LLP Bay 
Adelaide East 
8 Adelaide Street West
  Suite 200 Toronto
  ON M5H 0A9
  Canada
   
  Tel: (416) 601 6150
  Fax: (416) 601 6610
  www.deloitte.ca

 

August 14, 2026

 

To:

 

Ontario Securities Commission 

British Columbia Securities Commission 

Alberta Securities Commission 

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan 

Manitoba Securities Commission 

Autorité des marchés financiers 

Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick 

Superintendent of Securities, Department of Justice and Public Safety, Prince Edward Island 

Nova Scotia Securities Commission 

Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Service NL 

Northwest Territories Office of the Superintendent of Securities 

Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities Superintendent 

of Securities, Nunavut

 

Dear Sirs/Mesdames:

 

RE: Notice of Change of Auditor – Allied Gold Corporation (the “Company”)

 

As required by subparagraph (6)(a)(ii) of section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102, we have reviewed the change of auditor notice of the Company dated August 14, 2026 (the “Notice”) and, based on our knowledge of such information at this time, we agree with statement 2 as it relates to Deloitte LLP and we have no basis to agree or disagree with statements 1, and 3 to 5 contained in the Notice.

 

Yours truly,

 

Deloitte LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants 

Licensed Public Accountants

 

 

 

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