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GOLD ROYALTY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS; CONTINUED GROWTH IN OPERATING CASH FLOW
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") (NYSE:GROY) is pleased to announce the filing of its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
David Garofalo, Chairman and CEO of Gold Royalty, commented: "The second quarter of 2024 was transformational for Gold Royalty as we meaningfully enhanced our growth outlook through the Vares Copper Stream transaction. We are now on the cusp of several key development stage assets ramping up to full capacity such as Côté, which recently achieved commercial production, Vares which is set to achieve commercial production in the fourth quarter, and Borborema, which is on track for initial production in the first quarter of 2025. Our strategic acquisitions over the past twelve months and effective cost management have reinforced our robust financial outlook and resulted in our second consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow. Beyond this exceptional portfolio performance, we also published our second annual Asset Handbook and Sustainability Report during the quarter, highlighting Gold Royalty as one of the lowest carbon intensity portfolios in the royalty and streaming sector."
Second Quarter 2024 Results Summary:
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
For the three months ended June 30
For the six months endedJune 30
2024
2023
2024
2023
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
($)
($)
($)
($)
Revenue
1,794
468
4,688
1,235
General, administrative and project evaluation costs
2,133
2,666
5,008
6,090
Net loss
(2,236)
(2,496)
(3,641)
(5,579)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
(0.01)
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.04)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
987
(1,337)
1,323
(3,398)
Non-IFRS and Other Measures
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest(1)
2,215
557
6,400
2,527
Cash Operating Expenses(1)
(1,655)
(1,822)
(3,915)
(4,345)
Adjusted Net Loss(1)
(1,737)
(2,487)
(2,667)
(3,805)
Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted(1)
(0.01)
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.03)
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEOs")(1)
947
282
2,967
1,324
(1)
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest, Cash Operating Expenses, Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted and Total GEOs are each non-IFRS measures and do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS. See "Non-IFRS Measures" for further information.
For further detailed information, please refer to the Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, copies of which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov.
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:
Quarterly revenue of $1.8 million and Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest of $2.2 million (947 GEOs), represented an approximate 300% increase compared to the same period of 2023. In the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded its first royalty payment from IAMGOLD's Côté Gold Mine and continued to benefit from its existing cash flowing royalties at the Borborema Project and the Canadian Malartic, Cozamin, and Borden Mines.
The Company remains on track to achieve its annual guidance of between 6,500 and 7,000 GEOs, which equates to approximately $13 million to $14 million in forecasted Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest.
Achieved a second consecutive quarter of positive cash flows from operations of $1.0 million, which does not include an additional $0.2 million of land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties.
Ongoing cost management initiatives resulted in a continued trend of decreased Cash Operating Expenses. Cash Operating Expenses decreased by 9% compared to the same period of 2023.
Completed the acquisition of a copper stream (the "Stream") on the Vares Silver Project ("Vares") from Orion Mine Finance for $50 million, a portion of which was funded by a bought deal equity financing completed by the Company for gross proceeds of $34.5 million.
Publication of the Company's second annual Asset Handbook and Sustainability Report, which outlined Gold Royalty had one of the lowest carbon intensity portfolios in the royalty and streaming sector.
Portfolio Update:
Odyssey Mine (3.0% NSR over the northern portion of the mine): Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") owns and operates the Canadian Malartic Complex which is one of the world's largest gold mining operations and is comprised of the open-pit Canadian Malartic mine and the underground Odyssey mine. The Canadian Malartic complex is progressively transitioning from open pit to underground mining between 2023 and 2028.
On July 31, 2024, Agnico Eagle announced its results for the second quarter of 2024, outlining record quarterly mining rates and gold production at Odyssey South of approximately 3,750 tonnes per day and 22,300 ounces of gold, respectively. Ramp development continued to exceed Agnico Eagle's target, reaching the third production level at East Gouldie at a depth of 832 metres while shaft sinking advanced and reached a depth of 680 metres as at June 30, 2024.
Based on positive results from the exploration program near the Odyssey mine during the first half of 2024, Agnico Eagle has approved a supplemental exploration budget near-mine drilling and regional exploration drilling during the second half of the year. The objective is to further expand the mineral resource footprint laterally and add inferred mineral resources in support of a potential future Shaft #2 and the broader "Fill the Mill" strategy at the Canadian Malartic complex.
For further information see Agnico Eagle's news release dated July 31, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Vares Silver Project (100% Copper Stream with ongoing payments of 30% LME spot copper price): On July 30, 2024, Adriatic Metals plc ("Adriatic") announced its second quarter activities report with highlights including initial concentrate sales during the quarter and the ongoing ramp-up of production with nameplate production expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. Underground development rates increased by 31% quarter over quarter while exploration activities continue to advance targeting the northern and southern extensions of the Rupice deposit. Additionally, Adriatic has commenced studies with Ausenco to increase plant throughput to up to 1.3 Mtpa from 0.8 Mtpa with a detailed report expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.
With the regards to an earlier ruling made by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia & Herzegovina that impacted the removal of trees at Adriatic's planned extended tailings storage facility, Adriatic noted "No impact is anticipated on production as Adriatic will continue to use the current tailing storage facility and is progressing alternative tailings storage facilities, with initial design work underway at an alternate location."
For further information see Adriatic's ASX Announcements dated July 15, 2024 and July 30, 2024.
Côté Gold Mine (0.75% NSR royalty over the southern portion of the mine): On May 9, 2024, IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD") announced their first quarter results including an update at the Côté Gold Mine where IAMGOLD reiterated their production guidance for the year and estimate of achieving commercial production in the third quarter of 2024.
On May 24, 2024, IAMGOLD announced the completion of a $300 million bought deal financing, positioning the company to be well-funded during the Côté Gold Mine ramp-up. IAMGOLD also confirmed that they intend to use the net proceeds of the financing towards the repurchase of the 9.7% interest in the Côté Gold Mine from Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., in order to return to its full 70% interest in the Côté Gold Mine.
Additionally, IAMGOLD announced on August 2, 2024, that it had achieved commercial production at the Côté Gold Mine with the mill operating at an average of 60% of nameplate throughput for 30 consecutive days. Ramp-up of the plant continues to progress as IAMGOLD aims to achieve 90% of nameplate throughput by the end of the year.
On August 8, 2024 IAMGOLD announced its second quarter results including initial production results and gold sales from Côté. IAMGOLD also noted production guidance at Côté Gold is expected to be on the lower end of the guidance range of 220,000 to 290,000 ounces, as improvements to mill availability are made during the ramp-up of operations towards 90% of nameplate capacity.
For further information see IAMGOLD's news releases dated May 9, 2024, May 24, 2024, August 2, 2024, and August 8, 2024, available under its profile on ...