BestFishes
9 months ago
Gold Royalty Announces Acquisition of Royalty Over Capstone’s Producing Copper-Silver Cozamin Mine
Vancouver, British Columbia – July 31, 2023 – Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE American: GROY) ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire an existing 1.0% net smelter return (“NSR”) royalty (the “Royalty”) from Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour”) on portions of the Cozamin Copper-Silver Mine, located in Zacatecas, Mexico, (“Cozamin”) for total cash consideration of US$7.5 million. Cozamin is owned and operated by Capstone Copper Corp. ("Capstone").
The Company also announces that it expects that, with the completion of the proposed acquisition, its board of directors will suspend dividends under its previously announced dividend program to focus capital on executing its strategic priority of growing cash flow and net asset value per share through accretive acquisitions.
David Garofalo, Chairman and CEO of Gold Royalty commented, “The acquisition of the Cozamin royalty brings immediate cash flow, complementing our peer-leading revenue growth rate from our portfolio of high-quality, long-life North American assets. Capstone is an experienced and proven operator and we are excited to see them continue to deliver strong operating and exploration results at Cozamin for years to come. We currently expect to be generating positive free cash flow in 2024 with, among other things, the addition of Cozamin, the Côté Gold Project on track to enter production early next year, and corporate overhead costs continuing to decrease.”
Acquisition Highlights:
Cozamin is an established, low-cost operating copper-silver mine which has been in production since 2006 and has a history of exploration success and mine life extensions;
The Royalty generated revenue of over US$1.0 million over the last year and is expected to add meaningful cash flow to Gold Royalty going forward, along with leverage to increasing copper and silver prices during the life of mine;
Capstone published an updated National Instrument I 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report for Cozamin in May 2023 which outlined a life of mine plan extending to 2030 based only on mineral reserves1;
The Royalty covers two concessions over the Calicanto vein at Cozamin. As part of the transaction, Gold Royalty has been granted the option to acquire additional royalties on five contiguous concessions to the south of the Royalty for consideration of up to US$500,000.
The Company intends to fund the transaction through its existing cash and cash equivalents.
1 Based on the NI 43-101 Technical Report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Cozamin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico” prepared for Capstone Copper Corp. with an effective date of January 1, 2023, a copy of which is available under Capstone’s profile at www.sedar.com (the "Cozamin Report") . C1 cash costs per payable pound of copper produced is a measure reflective of operating costs per unit. Capstone calculates C1 cash costs as cash production costs of metal produced net of by-product credits.
The Cozamin Royalty
Cozamin is a copper-silver underground mine with a surface milling facility, located 3.6 km north-northwest of Zacatecas City in the mineral-rich state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Since the first full year of operation, Cozamin has generated free cash flow at all points of the copper price cycle.
Cozamin has been continuously operated by Capstone since late 2006, when it commenced commercial production at a rate of 1,000 tonnes per day. At the time, it had a three-year mine life based upon then existing mineral reserves. Since then, successful exploration has extended the expected life of the mine to 2030 based on existing mineral reserves1.
From 2023 to 2030, average annual production is currently forecasted by Capstone at 20,000 tonnes of copper and 1.3 million ounces of silver at average C1 costs of US$1.51 per payable pound of copper. Between 2023 to 2027, average projected annual production is expected by Capstone to be higher at 24,000 tonnes of copper and 1.7 million ounces of silver, at lower average projected C1 costs of US$1.46 per payable pound of copper1.
Capstone announced on February 1, 2023 that it plans to update its mine plan in 2024 to introduce cut-and-fill mining, which it expects will allow it to convert additional resources to reserves and provide a pathway to increase production at the mine to better utilize the installed mill capacity of 4,400 tonnes per day.
The Royalty was created under a 2017 concession division agreement between Endeavour and Capstone, under which, among other things, if Capstone outlined a primarily base metals mineral resource estimate (defined as >60% of NSR value) on certain concessions owned by Endeavour, it would grant Endeavour a 1% NSR royalty on such concessions. The Royalty applies to two concessions (Calicanto and Vicochea) where the base metals threshold was met. Gold Royalty has also been granted an option by Endeavour to acquire a 1% NSR royalty on five additional concessions if such royalties are granted in the future. Pursuant to the option, Gold Royalty would acquire such royalties, subject to existing rights of first refusal held by Capstone, in exchange for US$300,000, in the case of the Mise concession and US$50,000 in the case of each other concession, which amount may, at the option of Gold Royalty, be satisfied by issuing Gold Royalty common shares.
The acquisition of the Royalty is subject to customary conditions and is currently expected to be completed in August 2023.
Figure 1: Plan view map superimposing the Endeavour concessions and an aerial photograph of the existing mine workings (Reference: Capstone Endeavour Division Agreement)
BestFishes
1 year ago
Gold Royalty Declares First Quarter 2023 Dividend And Introduces A Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Vancouver, British Columbia – February 16, 2023 – Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE American: GROY) ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared the Company’s first quarter 2023 cash dividend of US$0.01 per common share and adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (the "DRIP").
First Quarter 2023 Dividend
The dividend will be paid on April 13, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2023.
The dividend qualifies as an "eligible" dividend as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). The dividend is subject to customary Canadian withholding tax for shareholders that are not resident in Canada. The Company's dividend program contemplates quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of which will be subject to the discretion and approval of the board of directors of the Company based on relevant factors, including, among others, the Company’s financial condition and capital allocation plans.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Company has adopted the DRIP commencing with its upcoming first quarter 2023 dividend. In order to be eligible to participate in first quarter 2023 dividend, enrollment must be completed by registered shareholders by 5:00 pm (Toronto time) on March 24, 2023. Beneficial shareholders will need to make arrangements through their brokers and/or nominees sufficiently in advance of such time.
The DRIP provides eligible shareholders of Gold Royalty with the opportunity to have all or a portion of the cash dividends declared on their common shares by the Company automatically reinvested into additional common shares, without paying brokerage commissions.
Participation in the DRIP is optional and will not affect shareholders' cash dividends unless they elect to participate in the DRIP.
The DRIP allows participating shareholders to reinvest some or all of their cash dividends into additional common shares. At the current time, the common shares will be issued under the DRIP at a 3% discount to the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP, without paying brokerage commissions.
The Company has the discretion to cause share issuances under the DRIP to be satisfied by issuing common shares from treasury or through purchases of common shares on the open market including the facilities of the NYSE American and will advise as such with each dividend declaration.
Participation in the DRIP
Participation in the DRIP is expected to be available to registered shareholders residing in (i) Canada;(ii) the United States, subject to the Company filing and the SEC declaring effective a registration statement in the United States; and (iii) all other jurisdictions where such participation is not prohibited under applicable law.
Registered Shareholders
Registered Shareholders may enroll in the DRIP by completing an enrollment form, which is available on the Company's website at http://www.goldroyalty.com/investors/dividends/ and following the instructions therein.
Beneficial Shareholders
Beneficial shareholders should contact their financial intermediary to seek enrollment. In order to participate in the DRIP, a beneficial shareholder must either:
arrange for their broker or other nominee to enroll in the DRIP on their behalf; or
transfer their common shares into their own name and enroll directly in the DRIP as a registered shareholder.
Due to administrative policies of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), in order to make an election under the DRIP, beneficial shareholders that hold their common shares through a DTC participant broker, will need to either cause their broker to withdraw their shares from DTC and deposit them with the Clearing and Depository Services, Inc.; or (ii) cause their broker to register such shares directly in the name of such beneficial shareholder. Such actions would need to be completed with sufficient time to deliver elections prior to applicable deadlines as set forth in the DRIP.
All shareholders considering enrollment in the DRIP should carefully review the terms of the DRIP, a copy of which is available at http://www.goldroyalty.com/investors/dividends/, and consult with their advisors as to the implications of enrollment in the DRIP.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer of securities. The Company intends to file a registration statement relating to the DRIP with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and, when filed, electronic copies may be obtained under the Company's profile on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting the Company using the contact information below.
Shareholders with any questions regarding the DRIP and the enrollment process may contact: info@goldroyalty.com.
About Gold Royalty Corp.
Gold Royalty Corp. is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to invest in high-quality, sustainable, and responsible mining operations to build a diversified portfolio of precious metals royalty and streaming interests that generate superior long-term returns for our shareholders. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of net smelter return royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Gold Royalty Corp.
Peter Behncke
Manager, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Telephone: (833) 396-3066
Email: info@goldroyalty.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements") which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied therein. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements respecting future dividends and implementation of the DRIP. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions relating to commodities prices, the projects underlying the Company's royalty interests and the business of the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, risks related to the Company's ability to satisfy the conditions and covenants necessary to exercise the Accordion, and other factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2022 and its other publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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BestFishes
1 year ago
Gold Royalty Corp. Announces 2022 Year-End Results With Record Total Annual Revenues Exceeding Guidance
Vancouver, British Columbia – December 27, 2022 – Gold Royalty Corp. (“Gold Royalty” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: GROY) is pleased to announce the filing of its operating and financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Going forward, the Company will change its fiscal year end to December 31 commencing in 2023 to better align with the reporting cycle of our peers. All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
David Garofalo, Chairman and CEO of Gold Royalty, commented, “We are pleased to have exceeded our fiscal 2022 guidance with $5.7 million in Total Revenues and Option Proceeds1 from our highly successful royalty generation program. This marks the first full fiscal year for Gold Royalty as a public company with our portfolio already delivering meaningful organic revenue growth, and with several of our most significant royalties on high-quality, long-life projects expected to enter production in the next 12 to 18 months.”
“Our current asset base and strong balance sheet give us a solid foundation to grow and we are optimistic that we can continue to accretively add new assets to the portfolio. We are also pleased to announce that we will be publishing our inaugural Asset Handbook and ESG & Sustainability Report in the first half of 2023,” added Mr Garofalo.
Highlights for the 2022 fiscal year include:
Total Revenue and Option Proceeds1 from the royalty generation program, of $0.9 million and $5.7 million for the three months and year ended September 30, 2022, respectively, exceeding guidance of $5.0 million for the fiscal year;
Gold Equivalent Ounces (“GEOs”)1 of 517 and 2,156 representing revenues of $0.9 million and $3.9 million for the three months and year ended September 30, 2022, respectively;
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $14.2 million as at September 30, 2022, position the Company well for further growth. This excludes an accordion feature in the revolving loan facility with Bank of Montreal providing for an additional $15.0 million of availability, subject to certain conditions;
In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Company continued the execution of its acquisition strategy completing the acquisition of Abitibi Royalties Inc. and Golden Valley Mines and Royalties Ltd., acquiring a royalty on the Côté Gold Project, expanding its royalties on the Beaufor mine, and acquiring a portfolio of royalties in Nevada from Nevada Gold Mines LLC;
Gold Royalty's portfolio expands to 2162 royalties with a focus on the best mining jurisdictions in the Americas (2021 Fraser Institute of Mining Attractiveness Index); and
Gold Royalty introduced quarterly dividends in 2022, yielding over 1.5% at current share prices.
1 See Non-IFRS Measures below.
2 Number of royalties is presented on a pro forma basis assuming the closing of the previously announced agreement with Val-d’Or Mining. Refer to the Company's press release dated December 2, 2022.
A summary of the financial and operating results for the year ended September 30, 2022, follows:
Year Ended
September 30, 2022 Year Ended
September 30, 2021
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) ($) ($)
Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Revenue 3,944 192
Net loss (17,346) (15,006)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted (0.14) (0.45)
Dividends declared per share 0.03 0
Non-IFRS and Other Measures
Total Revenue and Option Proceeds* 5,724 192
Adjusted Net Loss* (12,462) (9,338)
Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted* (0.10) (0.28)
Total GEOs* 2,156 104
Cash flow used in operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital* (12,169) (9,088)
Cash flow used in operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital and transaction related expenses* (6,576) (5,853)
* See Non-IFRS Measures below.
For further detailed information, please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, for the year ended September 30, 2022, copies of which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.
About Gold Royalty Corp.
Gold Royalty Corp. is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to invest in high-quality, sustainable, and responsible mining operations to build a diversified portfolio of precious metals royalty and streaming interests that generate superior long-term returns for our shareholders. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of net smelter return royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Gold Royalty Corp. Contact
Peter Behncke
Manager, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Telephone: (833) 396-3066
Email: info@goldroyalty.com
Qualified Persons
Alastair Still, P.Geo., Director of Technical Services of the Company, is a "qualified person" as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects of Canadian Securities Administrators and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.
Non-IFRS Measures
We have included, in this news release, certain performance measures that do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), including: (i) Total Revenue and Option Proceeds, which is determined by adding Proceeds from option agreements to Revenue; (ii) Adjusted Net Loss, which is determined by deducting transaction-related expenses, share of loss and dilution gain in associate, impairment, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities and short-term investments, gain on loan modification, foreign exchange gain/(loss) and other income from net income (loss); (iii) Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, which is determined by dividing Adjusted Net Loss by the weighted average number of common shares for the applicable period; (iv) cash flows from operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital, which is determined by excluding the impact of changes in non-cash working capital items to or from cash used in operating activities; (v) cash flows from operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital and transaction related expenses, which is determined by deducting transaction-related expenses from cash flows from operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital ; and (vi) GEOs, which are determined by dividing revenue by the average gold price for the applicable period. Each of which are non-IFRS measures. The presentation of such non-IFRS measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Company presents such measures as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance in comparison to other royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry. Readers are advised that other companies may calculate such measures differently. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. For additional information, including a numerical reconciliation of such non-IFRS measures, readers should refer to the section titled "Non-IFRS Measures" in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended September 30, 2022, which are available under the Company's profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.
Notice to Investors
Disclosure relating to properties in which Gold Royalty holds royalty or other interests is based on information publicly disclosed by the owners or operators of such properties. The Company generally has limited or no access to the properties underlying its interests and is largely dependent on the disclosure of the operators of its interests and other publicly available information. The Company generally has limited or no ability to verify such information. Although the Company does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), including but not limited to statements regarding: expectations regarding the development of the projects underlying the Company's royalty interests. Such statements can be generally identified by the use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "plans", "anticipate" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions of management regarding the accuracy of the disclosure of the operators of the projects underlying the Company's projects, their ability to achieve disclosed plans and targets, macroeconomic conditions, commodity prices, and the Company's ability to finance future growth and acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, any inability to any inability of the operators of the properties underlying the Company’s royalty interests to execute proposed plans for such properties or to achieved planned development and production estimates and goals, risks related to the operators of the projects in which the Company holds interests, including the successful continuation of operations at such projects by those operators, risks related to exploration, development, permitting, infrastructure, operating or technical difficulties on any such projects, the influence of macroeconomic developments as well as the impact of, and response of relevant governments to, COVID-19 and the effectiveness of such responses and the ability of the Company to carry out its growth plans and other factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2022 and its other publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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