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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 May 2024
Commission File Number 001-40099
GOLD ROYALTY CORP.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 1830
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2
(604) 396-3066
(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 ☐
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
EXHIBITS 99.1 AND 99.2, INCLUDED WITH THIS REPORT, ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AS EXHIBITS TO THE REGISTRANT’S REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM F-3, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (FILE NOS. 333-276305, 333-265581, 333-267633, 333-270682) AND FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-267421), AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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GOLD ROYALTY CORP. |
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Date: May 13, 2024 |
By: |
/s/ Andrew Gubbels |
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Name: |
Andrew Gubbels |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 |
99.2 |
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Management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2024 |
99.3 |
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99.4 |
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Exhibit 99.1
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Gold Royalty Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
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As at March 31, 2024 |
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As at December 31, 2023 |
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Notes |
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($) |
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($) |
Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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1,809 |
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1,443 |
Short-term investments |
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443 |
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342 |
Accounts receivable |
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1,909 |
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931 |
Prepaids and other receivables |
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2,740 |
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2,830 |
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6,901 |
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5,546 |
Non-current assets |
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Royalty and other mineral interests |
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3 |
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670,175 |
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671,722 |
Long-term investment |
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4 |
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1,587 |
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1,587 |
Investment in associate |
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1,601 |
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1,681 |
Gold-linked loan |
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5 |
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10,537 |
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10,139 |
Other long-term assets |
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299 |
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319 |
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684,199 |
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685,448 |
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691,100 |
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690,994 |
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Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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4,904 |
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3,851 |
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4,904 |
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3,851 |
Non-current liabilities |
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Non-current portion of lease obligation |
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248 |
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264 |
Bank loan |
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6 |
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9,642 |
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10,031 |
Convertible debentures |
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7 |
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23,373 |
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22,763 |
Embedded derivatives |
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8 |
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1,730 |
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1,921 |
Deferred income tax liability |
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130,851 |
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131,214 |
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165,844 |
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166,193 |
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170,748 |
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170,044 |
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Equity |
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Issued capital |
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9 |
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556,687 |
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556,177 |
Reserves |
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9 |
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34,560 |
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34,226 |
Accumulated deficit |
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(71,221) |
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(69,816) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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326 |
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363 |
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520,352 |
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520,950 |
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691,100 |
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690,994 |
Approved by the Board of Directors:
/s/ Ken Robertson |
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/s/ Warren Gilman |
Ken Robertson Director |
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Warren Gilman Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
1
Gold Royalty Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
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For the three months ended |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Notes |
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($) |
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($) |
Revenue |
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Revenue |
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10 |
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2,894 |
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767 |
Cost of sales |
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Depletion |
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3 |
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(520) |
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(117) |
Gross profit |
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2,374 |
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650 |
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Other operating income/(expenses) |
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General and administrative costs |
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11 |
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(2,856) |
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(3,251) |
Project evaluation costs |
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11 |
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(19) |
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(173) |
Share of loss in associate |
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(52) |
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(128) |
Dilution gain in associate |
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9 |
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— |
Operating loss for the period |
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(544) |
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(2,902) |
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Other items |
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Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
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— |
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230 |
Change in fair value of gold-linked loan |
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7 |
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639 |
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— |
Change in fair value of short-term investments |
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101 |
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58 |
Change in fair value of embedded derivative |
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8 |
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191 |
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— |
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) |
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87 |
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(48) |
Finance costs |
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12 |
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(1,784) |
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(294) |
Loan modification gain/(loss) |
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6 |
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310 |
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(249) |
Other income |
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21 |
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34 |
Net loss before income taxes for the period |
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(979) |
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(3,171) |
Current tax expense |
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(789) |
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— |
Deferred tax recovery |
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363 |
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88 |
Net loss after income taxes for the period |
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(1,405) |
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(3,083) |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Item that may be reclassified subsequently to net income: |
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Foreign currency translation differences |
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(37) |
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4 |
Total comprehensive loss for the period |
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(1,442) |
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(3,079) |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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(0.01) |
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(0.02) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
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145,778,698 |
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144,289,573 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
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Notes |
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Number of |
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Issued Capital |
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Share |
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Reserves |
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Total |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
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143,913,069 |
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551,074 |
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— |
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22,420 |
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(40,168) |
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325 |
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533,651 |
Common shares issued upon vesting of restricted share units |
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53,620 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
Share-based compensation - share options |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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528 |
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— |
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— |
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528 |
Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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322 |
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— |
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— |
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322 |
At-the-Market offering: |
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— |
Common shares issued to for cash |
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415,728 |
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1,058 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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1,058 |
Agent fees |
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— |
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(27) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(27) |
Net loss for the period |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(3,083) |
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4 |
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(3,079) |
Dividends - DRIP |
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— |
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— |
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29 |
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— |
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(29) |
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— |
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— |
Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(1,414) |
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— |
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(1,414) |
Balance at March 31, 2023 |
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144,382,417 |
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552,105 |
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29 |
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23,270 |
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(44,694) |
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329 |
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531,039 |
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Notes |
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Number of |
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Issued Capital |
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Share |
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Reserves |
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Total |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
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145,669,046 |
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556,177 |
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— |
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34,226 |
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(69,816) |
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363 |
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520,950 |
Common shares issued upon vesting of restricted share units |
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9 |
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54,198 |
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261 |
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— |
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(261) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
Common shares issued for interest payment of convertible debentures |
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9 |
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164,473 |
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249 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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249 |
Share-based compensation - share options |
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9 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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92 |
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— |
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— |
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92 |
Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
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9 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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503 |
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— |
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— |
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503 |
Net loss for the period |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(1,405) |
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(37) |
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(1,442) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
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145,887,717 |
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556,687 |
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— |
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34,560 |
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(71,221) |
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326 |
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520,352 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
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For the three months ended |
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March 31 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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($) |
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($) |
Operating activities |
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Net loss for the period |
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(1,405) |
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(3,083) |
Items not involving cash: |
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Depreciation |
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20 |
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21 |
Depletion |
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520 |
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117 |
Finance costs |
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1,784 |
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294 |
Loan modification (gain)/loss |
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(310) |
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249 |
Other income |
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(21) |
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(13) |
Share-based compensation |
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595 |
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880 |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
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— |
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(230) |
Change in fair value of gold-linked loan |
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(639) |
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— |
Change in fair value of short-term investments |
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(101) |
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(58) |
Change in fair value of embedded derivative |
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(191) |
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— |
Share of loss in associate |
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52 |
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128 |
Dilution gain in associate |
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(9) |
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— |
Deferred tax recovery |
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(363) |
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(88) |
Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
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(88) |
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— |
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital |
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(156) |
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(1,783) |
Net changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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Accounts receivables |
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(741) |
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137 |
Prepaids and other receivables |
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115 |
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(948) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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1,118 |
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533 |
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities |
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336 |
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(2,061) |
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Investing activities |
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Investment in royalties and other mineral interests |
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(23) |
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(27) |
Proceeds on disposition of marketable securities |
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— |
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963 |
Land agreements proceeds credited against mineral properties |
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1,050 |
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1,138 |
Dividend received |
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— |
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24 |
Interest received |
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21 |
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1 |
Cash provided by investing activities |
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1,048 |
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2,099 |
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Financing activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of common shares |
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— |
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1,031 |
Net proceeds from bank loan/(payment of bank transaction costs) |
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(137) |
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26 |
Interest paid |
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(861) |
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(120) |
Payment of lease obligations |
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(20) |
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(23) |
Cash provided by/(used in) financing activities |
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(1,018) |
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914 |
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Net increase in cash |
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366 |
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952 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
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Beginning of period |
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1,443 |
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5,847 |
End of period |
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1,809 |
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6,799 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
1. Corporate information
Gold Royalty Corp. ("GRC" or the "Company") is a company incorporated in Canada on June 23, 2020 and domiciled in Canada. GRC is principally engaged in acquiring gold-focused royalty and mineral stream interests. The registered office of the Company is located at 1000 Cathedral Place, 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L2, Canada. The principal address of the Company is located at 1830 – 1188 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2, Canada
The Company’s common shares (the "GRC Shares") are listed on the NYSE American under the symbols “GROY”.
2. Basis of preparation and Significant accounting policies
2.1 Statement of compliance
The Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") applicable to the presentation of interim financial statements including International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) on May 13, 2024.
2.2 Basis of presentation
The Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. The Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("U.S. dollar", “$” or "dollar"). All values are rounded to the nearest thousand except where otherwise indicated.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s interim results are not necessarily indicative of its results for a full year.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Gold Royalty Corp. and the following wholly-owned subsidiaries:
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% Equity Interest as at |
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Name of subsidiary |
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Country of Incorporation |
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Functional Currency |
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March 31, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
Gold Royalty U.S. Corp |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Ely Gold Royalties Inc. |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
1320505 B.C. Ltd |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Nevada Select Royalty, Inc. |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Ren Royalties LLC |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
VEK Associates |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
DHI Minerals (U.S.) Ltd |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd. |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Calone Mining Ltd. |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Abitibi Royalties USA Inc. |
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USA |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
1398464 B.C. Ltd |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Gold Royalty Holdings Ltd. |
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Canada |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
Groyco Mex. S.A. de C.V. |
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Mexico |
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U.S. dollar |
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100% |
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100% |
All subsidiaries are consolidated from the date the Company obtained control until the date that its control ceases. Control is achieved when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from the subsidiaries and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
All inter-company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated through the consolidation process. The accounts of all subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
3. Royalty and other mineral interests
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($) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
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667,504 |
Additions |
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29,771 |
Disposal |
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(322) |
Depletion |
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(943) |
Land agreement proceeds |
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(1,909) |
Impairments |
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(22,379) |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
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671,722 |
Additions |
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23 |
Depletion |
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(520) |
Land agreement proceeds |
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(1,050) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
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670,175 |
Other Mineral Interests
On March 26, 2024, the Company acquired nine (9) mining claims located in Lander County, Nevada for $15. Transaction costs amounting to $8 were recorded as part of the mineral properties carrying value.
Land agreement proceeds
In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company received land agreement proceeds that were credited against mineral properties, which related to its royalty generator model of $1,050 (2023: $1,203).
The following is a summary of selected royalties own by the Company as of March 31, 2024:
Asset |
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Interest |
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Jurisdiction |
Producing |
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Borden Mine (1) |
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0.5% NSR |
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Ontario, Canada |
Canadian Malartic Property (open pit) (1) |
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2.0% – 3.0% NSR |
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Québec, Canada |
Cozamin Mine (1) |
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1.0% NSR |
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Zacatecas, Mexico |
Isabella Pearl Mine (1) |
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0.375% Gross Revenue Royalty |
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Nevada, USA |
Other significant royalties |
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Côté Gold Project (1) |
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0.75% NSR |
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Ontario, Canada |
Borborema Project |
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2.0% NSR |
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Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
Côté Gold Project (1) |
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0.75% NSR |
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Ontario, Canada |
Fenelon Gold Property |
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2.0% NSR |
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Québec, Canada |
Gold Rock Project |
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0.5% NSR |
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Nevada, USA |
Granite Creek |
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10% NPI |
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Nevada, USA |
Hog Ranch Project |
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2.25% NSR |
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Nevada, USA |
La Mina Project |
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2.0% NSR |
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Colombia |
Lincoln Hill Project |
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2.0% NSR |
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Nevada, USA |
Canadian Malartic - Odyssey Project (1) (underground) |
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3.0% NSR |
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Québec, Canada |
Railroad-Pinion Project (1) |
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0.44% NSR |
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Nevada, USA |
REN - Carlin Mines |
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1.5% NSR |
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Nevada, USA |
REN - Carlin Mines (NPI) |
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3.5% NPI |
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Nevada, USA |
São Jorge Project |
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1.0% NSR |
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Brazil |
Note:
6
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
3. Royalty and other mineral interests (continued)
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Cost |
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Accumulated Depletion |
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Others |
|
Carrying Amount |
||||||||||
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
Additions |
|
March 31, 2024 |
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
Depletion |
|
March 31, 2024 |
|
Land agreement proceeds |
|
Total |
|
March 31, 2024 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Borberema |
|
21,250 |
|
— |
|
21,250 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
21,250 |
Borden Lake |
|
3,889 |
|
— |
|
3,889 |
|
(902) |
|
(95) |
|
(997) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
2,892 |
Cheechoo |
|
12,640 |
|
— |
|
12,640 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
12,640 |
Côté |
|
16,132 |
|
— |
|
16,132 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
16,132 |
Croinor |
|
5,779 |
|
— |
|
5,779 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
5,779 |
Cozamin |
|
7,369 |
|
— |
|
7,369 |
|
(271) |
|
(146) |
|
(417) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
6,952 |
Fenelon |
|
41,553 |
|
— |
|
41,553 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
41,553 |
Gold Rock |
|
3,275 |
|
— |
|
3,275 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,275 |
Granite Creek |
|
21,768 |
|
— |
|
21,768 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
21,768 |
Hog Ranch |
|
12,879 |
|
— |
|
12,879 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
12,879 |
Lincoln Hill |
|
5,421 |
|
— |
|
5,421 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
5,421 |
Malartic |
|
318,393 |
|
— |
|
318,393 |
|
(999) |
|
(279) |
|
(1,278) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
317,115 |
Railroad-Pinion |
|
3,032 |
|
— |
|
3,032 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,032 |
REN (Net Profit Interest) |
|
21,017 |
|
— |
|
21,017 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
21,017 |
REN (Net Smelter Return) |
|
42,921 |
|
— |
|
42,921 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
42,921 |
São Jorge |
|
2,274 |
|
— |
|
2,274 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
2,274 |
Titiribi |
|
3,010 |
|
— |
|
3,010 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,010 |
Whistler |
|
2,575 |
|
— |
|
2,575 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
2,575 |
Yellowknife |
|
1,870 |
|
— |
|
1,870 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,870 |
Others |
|
127,754 |
|
23 |
|
127,777 |
|
(907) |
|
— |
|
(907) |
|
(1,050) |
|
(1,050) |
|
125,820 |
Total (1) |
|
674,801 |
|
23 |
|
674,824 |
|
(3,079) |
|
(520) |
|
(3,599) |
|
(1,050) |
|
(1,050) |
|
670,175 |
7
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
4. Long-term investment
As at March 31, 2024, long-term investment comprises a $1,587 (C$2 million) (December 31, 2023 : $1,587 (C$2 million)) representing a 12.5% equity interest in Prospector Royalty Corp. ("PRC"), a private company. The investment grants the Company access to PRC's extensive digital royalty database and includes a royalty referral agreement facilitating the acquisition of identified royalties.
5. Gold-linked loan
On December 19, 2023 (the "Advance Date"), the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Borborema Inc. (the "Borrower"), providing the Borrower with project financing for its Borborema Project of $10,000. The loan is secured against certain assets of the Borrower, and bears interest at 110 ounces of gold per quarter, and is payable through cash settlement or physical delivery of gold. The Borrower has the option to prepay the loan with all interest accrued and unpaid after 24 months following the Advance Date. The Borrower will have the option to elect its choice of payment (the "Prepayment Option").
The loan is classified as a financial asset and measured at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. The Prepayment Option has been accounted for as part of the fair value of the loan in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. The fair value of the loan is remeasured on the reporting date and the change in fair value is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
As at March 31, 2024, the fair value of the loan has been estimated using a discounted cash-flow approach based on the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 3.93%, calibrated credit spread of 3.05%, estimated long-term gold price of $1,765 per ounce and expected volatility of gold of 14.45%. The Company recorded a fair value gain on the loan of $639 in change in fair value of gold-linked loan in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
|
|
($) |
Investment in Gold-linked loan |
|
10,000 |
Interest income credited against Gold-linked loan |
|
(33) |
Change in fair value during the year |
|
172 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
10,139 |
Interest income credited against Gold-linked loan |
|
(241) |
Change in fair value during the period |
|
639 |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
10,537 |
6. Bank loan
On January 24, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal providing for a $10,000 secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), that includes an accordion feature providing for an additional $15,000 of availability (the "Accordion"), subject to certain conditions. The Facility, secured against certain assets of the Company, is available for general corporate purposes, acquisitions, and investments subject to certain limitations. Amounts drawn on the Facility bear interest at a rate determined by reference to the U.S. dollar Base Rate plus a margin of 3.00% per annum or Adjusted Term SOFR plus a margin of 4.00% per annum, as applicable, and the undrawn portion is subject to a standby fee of 0.90% per annum. The Adjusted Term SOFR shall mean on any day the Term SOFR Reference Rate as published by the Term SOFR Administrator for the tenor comparable to the applicable interest period, plus certain credit spread adjustments.
On September 14, 2022, the Company extended the maturity date of the Facility with Bank of Montreal from March 31, 2023 to March 31, 2025, with an Accordion option, subject to conditions. On February 10, 2023, the Company expanded the Facility to $20,000 with an additional $15,000 accordion option. On February 17, 2023, the Company drew down $10,287 to settle the Facility. On August 30, 2023, the Facility was increased to $25,000 with a $10,000 accordion option. On August 24, 2023, it drew $7,500 to acquire Cozamin. On December 15, 2023, it settled the Additional Drawdown, leaving a balance of $10,287 as of March 31, 2024.
The following outlines the movement of the bank loan from December 31, 2022 to March 31, 2024:
|
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
9,448 |
Additional draw-down |
|
17,787 |
Repayment |
|
(17,500) |
Less: transaction costs and fees |
|
(418) |
Modification adjustment |
|
249 |
Interest expense |
|
1,584 |
Interest paid |
|
(1,119) |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
10,031 |
Less: transaction costs and fees |
|
(137) |
Modification adjustment |
|
(310) |
Interest expense |
|
336 |
Interest paid |
|
(278) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
9,642 |
8
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
7. Convertible debentures
On December 15, 2023, the Company completed a private placement of $40,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") with Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. ("QRC") and Taurus Mining Royalty Fund L.P., a fund managed by Taurus Funds Management Pte Limited. The Debentures are unsecured and bear interest at 10% per annum over a 5-year term, interest is payable 70% in cash and 30% in common shares issuable at a price equal to the 20-day volume-weighted average trading price ("VWAP") calculated at each interest payment date.
The Company identified the Debentures as compound financial instruments. In accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation, the liability component excluding the Redemption Option (the "Host Contract") are classified as debt instruments and are measured at amortized cost.
The Company will be entitled to redeem the Debentures at par within a period of fourteen days from the third anniversary of the date of the issuance of the Debentures. Should the Company exercise its right to redeem the Debentures during this period, the holders are entitled to convert all of the outstanding Debentures into Common Shares at a conversion price of US$1.75 (the "Redemption Options"). The Redemption Options are identified as embedded derivatives in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and estimated at $1,951 on the issuance (Note 8).
The Debentures will be convertible at the holder's option into Common Shares at a conversion price of $1.90 (the "Conversion Options"). As the number of Common Shares to be issued under the Conversion Options is determined as the converted amount of the Debentures divided by the fixed conversion price of $1.90, the Conversion Options were accounted for separately as equity instruments in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation. The Conversion Options were recognized at the residual amount after deducting from the fair value of the instrument as a whole the amount separately determined for the liability component, in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
On the issuance date, principal of $23,471 was allocated to the Host Contract, $1,951 was allocated to the Redemption Options as embedded derivatives (Note 8) and the residual value of $14,578 was allocated to the Conversion Options as equity. A deferred tax liability of $2,309 related to the taxable temporary difference arising from the equity portion of the Debentures was recognized as an offset in equity. The Company incurred transaction costs and fees of $1,481 for the issuance of the Debentures, of which $943 was allocated as an reduction to the liability portion and the residual value of $538 was allocated as reduction to the Conversion Options as equity.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized interest expense of $1,047 and accretion of $395, resulting in a total finance cost on the debentures of $1,442.
The following outlines the movement of the Debentures balance from December 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024:
|
|
($) |
Face value of the Debentures issued on December 15, 2023 |
|
40,000 |
Less: Transaction costs and fees |
|
(943) |
Less: Redemption Option classified as embedded derivatives (Note 8) |
|
(1,951) |
Less: Equity component of convertible debentures issued for cash |
|
(14,578) |
Interest expense |
|
235 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
22,763 |
Interest expense |
|
1,442 |
Interest paid |
|
(832) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
23,373 |
8. Embedded derivatives
The embedded derivatives related to the Debentures (Note 7) was valued upon initial recognition at fair value of $1,951. At each reporting date, the change in fair value of the embedded derivatives is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
The following outlines the movement of the embedded derivatives balance from December 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024:
|
|
($) |
Fair value of embedded derivatives on December 15, 2023 |
|
1,951 |
Change in fair value during the year |
|
(30) |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
1,921 |
Change in fair value during the period |
|
(191) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
1,730 |
As at March 31, 2024, the fair value of the embedded derivatives has been estimated using the White Hull one factor model based on the following assumptions: share price of $1.88, calibrated credit spread of 22.79%, expected interest rate volatility of 1.04% and mean reversion constant of 0.013%.
9
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
9. Issued capital
9.1 Common Shares
The authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares issuable in series without par value.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 218,671 shares in satisfaction of vesting of RSUs ("Restricted Share Units") and debentures interest payment.
9.2 Restricted Share Units
The following outlines the movements of the Company’s RSUs:
|
|
Number of |
|
Weighted Average |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
769,547 |
|
3.25 |
Granted |
|
1,556,164 |
|
1.55 |
Vested |
|
(257,489) |
|
3.24 |
Forfeited |
|
(3,102) |
|
2.81 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
2,065,120 |
|
1.97 |
Vested |
|
(54,198) |
|
4.86 |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
2,010,922 |
|
1.89 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $503 (2023: $322) related to RSUs.
The Company classifies RSUs as equity instruments since the Company has the ability and intend to settle the awards in common shares. The compensation expense is calculated based on the fair value of each RSU as determined by the closing value of GRC Shares at the date of the grant. The Company recognizes compensation expenses over the vesting period of the RSUs.
9.3 Reserves
The following outlines the movements of the Company’s common share purchase warrants, share options and RSUs:
|
|
Reserves |
||||||
|
|
Warrants |
|
Share Based Awards |
|
Convertible Debentures |
|
Total |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
8,292 |
|
14,128 |
|
— |
|
22,420 |
Vesting of RSUs |
|
— |
|
(826) |
|
— |
|
(826) |
Exercise of share options - Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd |
|
— |
|
(1,823) |
|
— |
|
(1,823) |
Convertible debentures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity component of convertible debentures issued for cash, net of taxes |
|
— |
|
— |
|
12,270 |
|
12,270 |
Transaction fees and issuance costs |
|
— |
|
— |
|
(538) |
|
(538) |
Share-based compensation - share options |
|
— |
|
1,405 |
|
— |
|
1,405 |
Share-based compensation - RSUs |
|
— |
|
1,318 |
|
— |
|
1,318 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
|
8,292 |
|
14,202 |
|
11,732 |
|
34,226 |
Vesting of RSUs |
|
— |
|
(261) |
|
— |
|
(261) |
Share-based compensation - share options |
|
— |
|
92 |
|
— |
|
92 |
Share-based compensation - RSUs |
|
— |
|
503 |
|
— |
|
503 |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
|
8,292 |
|
14,536 |
|
11,732 |
|
34,560 |
Common Share Purchase Warrants
As at March 31, 2024, there were 2,430,000 Ely Warrants outstanding which are exercisable into 595,350 GRC Shares based on a 0.245 exchange ratio. The Ely Warrants have a weighted average exercise price of C$4.59 per GRC Share and with a weighted average remaining contractual life of 1.38 years.
Share Options
The Company adopted a long-term incentive plan (the "LTIP") which provides that the Board of Directors may, from time to time, in its discretion, grant awards of restricted share units, performance share units, deferred share units and share options to directors, officers, employees and consultants. The aggregate number of common shares issuable under the LTIP in respect of awards shall not exceed 10% of the common shares issued and outstanding.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, no share options were granted.
10
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
9. Issued capital (Continued)
9.3 Reserves (Continued)
Share Options (Continued)
A summary of share options outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2024, are as follows:
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
||||||||
Exercise Price |
|
Number of Options Outstanding |
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
|
Number of Options exercisable |
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life |
1.00 to 1.99 |
|
1,975,472 |
|
1.36 |
|
2.30 |
|
1,975,472 |
|
1.36 |
|
2.30 |
2.00 to 2.99 |
|
2,373,708 |
|
2.58 |
|
3.62 |
|
1,804,560 |
|
2.58 |
|
3.60 |
3.00 to 3.99 |
|
17,514 |
|
3.06 |
|
3.14 |
|
17,514 |
|
3.06 |
|
3.14 |
4.00 to 4.99 |
|
894,517 |
|
4.86 |
|
2.48 |
|
894,517 |
|
4.86 |
|
2.48 |
5.00 and above |
|
2,505,000 |
|
5.00 |
|
1.94 |
|
2,505,000 |
|
5.00 |
|
1.94 |
|
|
7,766,211 |
|
3.31 |
|
2.61 |
|
7,197,063 |
|
3.37 |
|
2.52 |
The fair value of the Company’s share options recognized as share-based compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $92 (2023: $528), using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
10. Revenue
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
Canadian Malartic |
|
632 |
|
18 |
|
Cozamin |
|
252 |
|
— |
|
Borden |
|
179 |
|
63 |
|
Jerritt Canyon |
|
— |
|
120 |
|
Others |
|
1,831 |
|
566 |
|
|
|
2,894 |
|
767 |
|
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, others consist of land agreement proceeds of $1,002 (2023: $202), advance mineral royalty payments received of $281 (2023 : $331), and pre-production royalty payment from Borborema of $549 (2023: $nil).
11. General and administrative costs and project evaluations costs
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Corporate administrative costs |
|
1,158 |
|
1,020 |
Employee costs |
|
733 |
|
658 |
Professional fees |
|
369 |
|
845 |
|
|
2,260 |
|
2,523 |
Depreciation |
|
20 |
|
21 |
Share-based compensation |
|
595 |
|
880 |
|
|
2,875 |
|
3,424 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, included in the total general and administrative costs and project evaluation costs were general and administrative costs of $2,856 (2023: $3,251) and project evaluation costs of $19 (2023: $173), respectively.
12. Finance costs
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Interest expense on bank loan |
|
336 |
|
289 |
Interest expense on convertible debentures |
|
1,047 |
|
— |
Accretion of convertible debentures |
|
395 |
|
— |
Interest expense on lease liabilities |
|
6 |
|
5 |
|
|
1,784 |
|
294 |
11
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
13. Financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments, gold-linked loan, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease obligation, bank loan, convertible debentures, embedded derivatives, and derivative liabilities.
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing fair value of financial instruments:
|
|
As at March 31, 2024 |
||||||
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Recurring measurements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets at FVTPL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term investments |
|
443 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
443 |
Gold-linked loan |
|
— |
|
— |
|
10,537 |
|
10,537 |
Financial assets at FVOCI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term investments |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,587 |
|
1,587 |
Financial liabilities at FVTPL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Embedded derivatives |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,730 |
|
1,730 |
|
|
443 |
|
— |
|
13,854 |
|
14,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2023 |
||||||
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Recurring measurements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets at FVTPL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term investments |
|
342 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
342 |
Gold-linked loan |
|
— |
|
— |
|
10,139 |
|
10,139 |
Financial assets at FVOCI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term investments |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,587 |
|
1,587 |
Financial liabilities at FVTPL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Embedded derivatives |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,921 |
|
1,921 |
|
|
342 |
|
— |
|
13,647 |
|
13,989 |
There were no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The Company's short investments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently revalued to their fair market value at each period end based on inputs such as quoted equity prices. The Company's short-term investments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the gold-linked loan is classified as Level 3 and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach, which includes significant inputs not based on observable market data such as long-term gold price and expected volatility of gold.
The Company's long-term investments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently revalued to their fair market value at each period end based on inputs such as quoted equity prices. The fair value of the long-term investment is classified as Level 3 and measured based on data such as the price paid by arm's length parties in a recent transaction.
The fair value of the embedded derivatives related to the convertible debentures is classified as Level 3 and is determined using the White Hull one factor model, which includes significant inputs not based on observable market data such as expected credit spread.
The fair value of the Company's other financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short term to maturity. Bank loan, convertible debentures, and lease obligations are measured at amortized cost. The fair value of the bank loan and lease obligation approximate their carrying values as their interest rates are comparable to current market rates. The fair value of the convertible debentures approximates their carrying values as there were not significant changes in economic and risk parameters or assumptions related to the convertible debentures since the issuance.
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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
13. Financial instruments (continued)
13.1 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The financial risk arising from the Company’s operations are credit risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, equity price risk and interest rate risk. These risks arise from the normal course of operations and all transactions undertaken are to support the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The risks associated with financial instruments and the policies on how the Company mitigates these risks are set out below. Management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
13.2 Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third-party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk for the Company is primarily associated with the Company's bank balances and accounts receivable. The Company mitigates credit risk associated with its bank balances by holding cash with Schedule I chartered banks in Canada and their US affiliates. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is equivalent to the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents in excess of the amount of government deposit insurance coverage for each financial institution and accounts receivable. In order to mitigate its exposure to credit risk, the Company closely monitors its financial assets.
13.3 Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or manage its obligations associated with financial liabilities. To manage liquidity risk, the Company closely monitors its liquidity position and ensures it has adequate sources of funding to finance its projects and operations. The Company’s working capital (current assets less current liabilities) as at March 31, 2024, was $1,997 compared to $1,695 as at December 31, 2023. The Company's accounts payable and accrued liabilities are expected to be realized or settled, respectively, within a one-year period.
The Company's future profitability will be dependent on the royalty income to be received from mine operators. Royalties are based on a percentage of the minerals, or the products produced, or revenue or profits generated from the property which is typically dependent on the prices of the minerals the property operators are able to realize. Mineral prices are affected by numerous factors such as interest rates, exchange rates, inflation or deflation and global and regional supply and demand. In managing liquidity risk, the Company takes into account the anticipated cash flows from operating activities and its holding of cash and short-term investments. The Company believes it has the adequate liquidity to meet its obligations and to finance its planned activities.
13.4 Currency risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk when the Company undertakes transactions and holds assets and liabilities in currencies other than its functional currency. The Company currently does not engage in foreign exchange currency hedging. The currency risk on the Company's cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities are minimal.
13.5 Equity price risk
The Company is exposed to equity price risk associated with its investments in other mining companies. The Company's short-term investments consisting of common shares are exposed to significant equity price risk due to the potentially volatile and speculative nature of the businesses in which the investments are held. Based on the Company's short-term investments held as at March 31, 2024, a 10% change in the market price of these investments would have an impact of approximately $32 on net loss. The Company is not exposed to significant equity price risk related to its marketable securities.
13.6 Interest rate risk
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk arises from the impact of interest rates on its cash and secured revolving credit facility, which bear interest at fixed or variable rates. The interest rate risks on the Company's cash balances are minimal. The Company's secured revolving credit facility bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the U.S. dollar Base Rate plus a margin of 3.00% or Adjusted Term SOFR plus a margin of 4.00%, as applicable and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis point in the applicable rate of interest would not have a significant impact on the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company's lease liability is determined using the interest rate implicit in the lease and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis points would not have a significant impact on the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
14. Related party transactions
14.1 Related Party Transactions
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred finance costs of $1,082 to QRC on the Debentures. Warren Gilman, director of the Company, is the chairman and chief executive officer of QRC. Related party transactions are based on the amounts agreed to by the parties. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not enter into any contracts or undertake any commitment with any related parties other than as described herein.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
14. Related party transactions (continued)
14.2 Transactions with Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel are individuals responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity. Total management salaries and directors’ fees incurred for services provided by key management personnel of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Management salaries |
|
317 |
|
326 |
Directors’ fees |
|
58 |
|
122 |
Share-based compensation |
|
429 |
|
679 |
|
|
804 |
|
1,127 |
15. Operating segments
The Company conducts its business as a single operating segment, being the investment in royalty and mineral stream interests. Except for royalties on gold projects located in the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Turkey, substantially all of the Company's assets and liabilities are held in Canada.
|
|
March 31, 2024 |
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Non-current assets by geographical region as of: |
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
447,059 |
|
447,519 |
USA |
|
198,401 |
|
199,441 |
Brazil |
|
31,787 |
|
31,390 |
Mexico |
|
6,952 |
|
7,098 |
Total |
|
684,199 |
|
685,448 |
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Exhibit 99.2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
May 13, 2024
General
This management’s discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of the financial condition and results of operations of Gold Royalty Corp. should be read in conjunction with its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the three months ended March 31, 2024, its Annual Report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report") for the year ended December 31, 2023, including the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023, copies of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Unless otherwise stated, all information contained in this MD&A is as of May 13, 2024. Unless otherwise stated, references herein to “$” or “dollars” are to United States dollars and references to "C$" are to Canadian dollars. References in this MD&A to the “Company”, “Gold Royalty” and “GRC” mean Gold Royalty Corp., together with its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.
The Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024, have been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") applicable to the presentation of interim financial statements including International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
Technical and Third-Party Information
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. For further information regarding the project updates regarding properties underlying the Company's interests, please refer to the disclosures of the operators thereof, including the news releases referenced herein.
As a royalty holder, the Company has limited, if any, access to properties included in its asset portfolio. Additionally, the Company may from time to time receive operating information from the owners and operators of the properties, which the Company is not permitted to disclose to the public. The Company is dependent on the operators of the properties and their qualified persons to provide information to the Company or on publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the properties on which the Company holds interests and generally will have limited or no ability to independently verify such information. Although the Company does not currently have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate.
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical and scientific disclosure contained herein, including any references to mineral resources or mineral reserves, was prepared by the project operators in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101, which differs significantly from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable to domestic issuers. Accordingly, the scientific and technical information contained or referenced in this news release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.
The scientific and technical information contained in this MD&A relating to the Company’s royalty and other interests has been reviewed and approved by Alastair Still, P.Geo., who is the Director of Technical Services of the Company, a qualified person as such term is defined under NI 43-101.
Business Overview
Gold Royalty precious metals focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. The Company diversified portfolio includes over 240 royalties across properties of various stages, including [6] royalties on producing projects.
The head office and principal address of the Company is located at 1830 – 1188 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2, Canada. The Company’s common shares (the "GRC Shares") are listed on the NYSE American under the symbols “GROY”.
Business Strategy
Since inception, the Company's strategy has been to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term returns for its investors.
In carrying out our long-term growth strategy, the Company seek and continually review opportunities to expand our portfolio through the acquisition of existing or newly created royalty, stream or similar interests and through accretive acquisitions of companies that hold such assets.
In acquiring newly created interests, the Company acts as a source of financing to mining companies for the development and exploration of projects. The Company's “royalty generator model” is focused on mineral properties held by us and our subsidiaries and additional properties we may acquire from time to time, with the aim of subsequently optioning or selling them to third-party mining companies in transactions where the Company would retain a royalty, carried interest or other similar interest.
The Company may, from time to time, conduct non-material exploration related activities to advance our royalty generator model.
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Financial and Operating Highlights
The following table sets forth selected financial and operating information for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Revenue |
|
2,894 |
|
767 |
General, administrative and project evaluation costs |
|
(2,875) |
|
(3,424) |
Net loss |
|
(1,405) |
|
(3,083) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
(0.01) |
|
(0.02) |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
|
336 |
|
(2,061) |
Non-IFRS and Other Measures |
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest(1) |
|
4,185 |
|
1,970 |
Cash Operating Expenses(1) |
|
(2,260) |
|
(2,523) |
Adjusted Net Loss(1) |
|
(930) |
|
(1,318) |
Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted(1) |
|
(0.01) |
|
(0.01) |
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEOs")(1) |
|
2,019 |
|
1,043 |
__________
(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.
Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024
See "Selected Asset Updates" for further information. 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.
Recent Developments
Strategic Agreement with Taurus Mining Royalty Fund
In April 2024, Gold Royalty and Taurus Mining Royalty fund L.P. ("Taurus") entered into a three-year mutual cooperation agreement that provides both parties the ability to coinvest in precious metals royalties and streams sourced by the other party. The agreement provides a framework for cooperation and communication amongst the parties in the identification and evaluation of potential co-investment opportunities. The agreement grants each party the right but not the obligation to invest between 25% and 50% in select asset transactions with a value of $30 million or more. Future dispositions of interests acquired by a co-investment partner through the arrangement will be subject to rights of first offer to the other co-investment partner.
Selected Asset Updates
The following is a summary of selected recent developments announced by the operators of the properties underlying certain of the Company's royalties. Please refer to the Annual Report for additional information regarding our interests.
Canadian Malartic Property
The Company holds four royalties on portions of the Canadian Malartic Complex, including a 3.0% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on portions of the Canadian Malartic mine and Odyssey mine in Québec, Canada. This royalty currently applies to a portion of the open pit areas (the eastern end of the Barnat Extension) where a majority of production to date has occurred. The royalty also applies to portions of the Odyssey, Internal Zones, East Malartic, Sladen and Sheehan zones, and all of the Jeffrey zone within the Canadian Malartic Complex. The Canadian Malartic Complex is owned and operated by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle").The Company also holds royalties on the wider Canadian Malartic Property, including 2.0% NSR royalties on the Charlie Zone and the eastern portion of the Gouldie zone, a 1.5% NSR royalty on the Midway Project (1.0% NSR can be bought back for $1.0 million) and a 15% NPI royalty on the Radium Property.
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On February 15, 2024, Agnico Eagle issued a news release disclosing that:
On April 25, 2024, Agnico Eagle announced its first quarter 2024 results, including an update that construction at the Odyssey mine at the Canadian Malartic complex is progressing well. In the first quarter of 2024, ramp development continued to exceed Agnico Eagle’s target, reaching the first production level of East Gouldie in February 2024 and a depth of 765 metres as at March 31, 2024. Shaft sinking improved during the quarter and is expected to provide hoisting capacity by mid-2025, six months earlier than previously planned and will provide added development and production flexibility. As at March 31, 2024 the shaft has reached a depth of approximately 452 meters and Agnico Eagle expects to complete excavation of the shaft in 2027.
Agnico Eagle further disclosed a summary of first quarter operating results at the Odyssey mine. At the Barnat pit, good equipment availability and productivity, together with mining areas with softer ultramafic ore, drove solid operational performance despite challenging weather conditions. At Odyssey South, the mining rate and production were slightly below plan at approximately 3,300 tpd and 17,700 ounces of gold, respectively. The waste generated from the pre-sinking of the shaft between levels 54 to 66 and the raise bore from levels 36 to 54 impacted the ore and waste haulage by ramp. The underground operations are expected to gain additional flexibility in the second quarter of 2024, with the start of a second mining front and the addition of four 65 tonnes haulage trucks. Stope reconciliation at Odyssey South remains positive, primarily from the contribution of the internal zones, which resulted in approximately 16% more gold ounces produced than anticipated.
For further information see Agnico Eagle’s news releases dated February 15, 2024 and April 25, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Côté Gold Mine
The Company holds a 0.75% NSR royalty over the southern portion of the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario, Canada, which is owned and operated by IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD").
On January 22, 2024, IAMGOLD issued a news release disclosing that, as of December 31, 2023, the construction at the project was estimated to be 98% complete with initial gold production expected by the end of March 2024 and commercial production expected to be achieved in the third quarter of 2024.
On March 31, 2024, IAMGOLD announced the first gold pour at the Côté Gold Mine. It stated that its next step is to focus on ramp-up towards commercial production in the third quarter of 2024, with the goal of achieving a 90% throughput rate at year end. IAMGOLD maintained its production guidance for the project for the year at 220,000 to 290,000 ounces of gold (100% basis), assuming the remaining milestones are achieved.
On May 9, 2024, 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.
For further information see IAMGOLD’s news release dated January 22, 2024, March 31, 2024 and May 9, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Borborema Project
The Company holds a 2.0% NSR royalty over the Borborema Gold Project in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, which is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura"). The royalty decreases to a 0.5% NSR after 725,000 oz of gold production. Subject to a buyback right of the operator, whereby a 0.5% NSR may be repurchased for $2.5 million after the earlier of 2,250,000 oz of production or 2050.
On February 21, 2024, Aura issued a news release announcing that construction at the project is well underway with 17% completed to date, and production expected to start in early 2025.
On May 7, 2024, Aura announced its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results including an update on the Borborema project where it outlined construction was 25% complete.
For further information see Aura’s news releases dated February 21, 2024 and May 7, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
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Ren Project
The Company holds a 1.5% NSR and a 3.5% net profits interest ("NPI") over the Ren Project, part of Barrick Gold Corporation’s ("Barrick") Carlin Complex, in Elko County, Nevada, USA.
On February 9, 2024, Barrick issued a news release outlining Nevada Gold Mines’ strong positioning for growth. Barrick outlined that Northern Nevada was still highly prospective for new world-class discoveries and expanded that brownfields exploration has delivered an exciting pipeline of near-mine growth opportunities across Carlin, which includes projects such as Ren.
In its management's discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2024, Barrick included an update on growth and exploration projects. At Carlin, underground conversion drilling commenced across all sites in the first quarter, with step-out growth drilling expected to commence early in the second quarter at a few key project areas.
For further information see Barrick’s news release dated February 9, 2024 and its management's discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Granite Creek Mine Project
The Company holds a 10.0% NPI over the Granite Creek Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA., owned and operated by i-80 Gold Corp. ("i-80"). The royalty is subject to a production hurdle of 120,000 oz of production.
In a news release dated January 9, 2024, i-80 disclosed that, in order to facilitate the development of the South Pacific Zone at the Granite Creek Project, an additional dewatering well was installed and commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2023. It further disclosed that the decline to access the South Pacific Zone is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024, providing additional headings for mining and expected increased mining rates. Initial test mining of the SPZ, that is expected to become the primary mine horizon at Granite Creek, is expected to be advanced in the first half of the year.
On February 7, 2024, i-80 announced the results from its 2023 surface drill program at the Granite Creek Mine project. It further disclosed that the South Pacific Zone is expected to become the primary horizon for mining once initial development has been extended to provide access.
On March 12, 2024 i-80 announced that it had 12,712 feet of development and 61,223 tons of material sold under an ore sale agreement with a third party from Granite Creek in 2024.
On May 1, 2024 i-80 announced the closing of a C115 million bought deal public offering which is expected to support i-80’s balance sheet as they continue the development of their hub-and-spoke complex in Nevada and the ramp up of mining rates at the Granite Creek Mine.
On May 7, 2024 i-80 provided an update on planned programs for Granite Creek in 2024. The work being conducted in 2024 is expected to include definition and expansion drilling, underground development and test mining of the South Pacific Zone, and a Feasibility Study.
For further information see Barrick’s news releases dated January 9, 2024, February 7, 2024, March 12, 2024, May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Cozamin Mine
The Company holds a 1.0% NSR royalty on the southeastern portion of the Cozamin copper-silver mine, located in Zacatecas, Mexico, owned and operated by Capstone Copper Corp. ("Capstone").
On February 22, 2024, Capstone issued a news release stating that copper production of 6.6 thousand tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 14% higher than the same period of the prior year, with higher grades and consistent recoveries. In its Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023, Capstone disclosed expected copper production of between 22,000 and 24,000 tonnes from the entire Cozamin Mine in 2024.
On May 2, 2024, Capstone announced its first quarter 2024 results which outlined that first quarter 2024 production was 15% higher than the first quarter 2023 due to higher grades consistent with the mine plan. Throughput and recoveries were consistent with the same period last year.
For further information see Capstone’s news releases dated February 22, 2024 and May 2, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Fenelon Gold Project
The Company holds a 2.0% NSR royalty over the Fenelon Gold Project in Québec, Canada, which is owned and operated by Wallbridge Mining Company Ltd. ("Wallbridge").
On January 16, 2024, Wallbridge issued a news release, including a description of its fully-funded 2024 exploration program that prioritizes upgrading gold resources at both its Martiniere Gold and Fenelon Gold deposits. It stated that the drill program consists of 23,000 metres, of which 5,000 metres is intended to expand known mineralization and explore new targets at the Fenelon Gold deposit. Several technical studies are also planned in 2024 at the Fenelon Gold deposit with the goal of further enhancing the economics of the project.
On February 7, 2024, Wallbridge issued a news release announcing the final results from the 2023 drill program that added near-surface mineralization adjacent to the Fenelon mineral resource and expand the mineralized area to the north and east at its 100%-owned Fenelon Gold project.
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It disclosed that the 2024 drill program had commenced with the objective to expand the limits of near-surface gold resources in the vicinity of the 2023 Preliminary Economic Assessment mine design, offering the potential to improve the project’s overall economics.
For further information see Wallbridge's news releases dated January 16, 2024 and February 7, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Tonopah West Project
The Company holds a 3.0% NSR royalty over the Tonopah West project in Nevada, USA, owned and operated by Blackrock Silver Corp. ("Blackrock Silver").
On March 13, 2024, Blackrock Silver announced had fully exercised its option to acquire the Tonopah West Project from Gold Royalty. In connection with the exercise of the Option, Gold Royalty received $1 million in cash and retained a 3.0% NSR royalty over the entire project with associated advance minimum royalties of $0.05 million per year. All advance royalty payments will be credited towards future production royalty payments.
For further information see Blackrock Silver’s news release dated March 13, 2024, available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Jerritt Canyon Mine
The Company hold a 0.5% NSR royalty over the Jerritt Canyon Mine in Elko County, Nevada, USA, where operations were temporarily suspended by First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") in 2023. The Company also holds an incremental per ton royalty interest on the Jerritt Canyon processing facility.
On January 16, 2024, First Majestic disclosed its planned drill program at Jerritt Canyon for 2024. Exploration work will be focused on drilling open ends of inferred mineralization with large volume potential as well as testing projections of ore controlling structures below outcropping Upper Plate (cover rock).
On February 7, 2024, First Majestic announced encouraging exploration drilling results at Jerritt Canyon. Drilling was designed to expand the Javelin target identified in July 2023. Drilling of the Purple Haze exploration target also intersected new gold mineralization located up to 100 m away from existing developments of the SSX mine. Mineralization remains open in multiple directions.
On April 1, 2024, First Majestic announced its 2023 Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates, including growth in mineral resources at Jerritt Canyon through a combination of expansionary drilling results, modelling of additional mineralized areas and a decreased cut-off grade.
For more information, refer to First Majestic’s news releases dated January 16, 2024, February 7, 2024 and April 1, 2024, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Whistler Gold-Copper Project
The Company holds a 1.0% NSR royalty over the Whistler gold-copper project in Alaska, USA., which is owned and operated by U.S. GoldMining Inc. ("U.S. GoldMining").
On January 16, 2024, U.S. GoldMining announced results from its 2023 Phase 1 Drilling Program at the Whistler Project. The drill program comprised infill drilling and step out drilling.
For more information, refer to U.S. GoldMining’s news release dated January 16, 2024, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Royalty Generator Model Update
Our Royalty Generator Model continues to generate positive results with one new royalty added in the three months ended March 31, 2024. We have generated 40 royalties since the acquisition of Ely Gold Royalties Inc. in 2021 through this model.
We currently have 31 properties subject to land agreements and 6 properties under lease generating land agreement proceeds. The model continues to incur low operating costs with only $0.002 million spent on maintaining the mineral interests in the first quarter of 2024.
Market Overview
The Company's royalties are predominantly gold-based. Additionally, payments under our gold-linked loan agreement with Aura are made in gold. Accordingly, the market price for gold will have an impact on our royalty revenues and results of operations. The following table sets forth the average gold price for the periods indicated.
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|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Gold ($/oz)(1) |
|
2,072 |
|
1,889 |
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Note:
(1) Based on the London Bullion Market Association ("LBMA") PM fix.
The market price for gold is subject to volatile price movements over short periods of time and can be impacted by numerous macroeconomic factors, including but not limited to, the value of the United States dollar, transactions by central banks and financial institutions, interest rates, inflation or deflation, demand and geopolitical and other economic conditions.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the LBMA PM fix gold price ranged from $1,989 to $2,214 per ounce, averaging $2,072 per ounce for the period, a 10% increase from the same period of 2023. The price of gold has increased into the second quarter as a result of increase in global gold demand, achieving a record high of $2,413 per ounce on April 12, 2024. As at May 10, 2024, the gold price was $2,362 per ounce.
Discussion of Operations
Three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to three months ended March 31, 2023
Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $2.9 million, compared to $0.8 million in the comparative quarter in 2023. Revenue, which includes the remainder of land agreement proceeds after credit against mineral properties, was higher as a result of stronger production from the areas of the Canadian Malartic covered by the Company's royalty and the inclusion of a full quarter of pre-production payments under the Company's recently acquired Borborema royalty interest and royalty payments under the recently acquired Cozamin royalty interest.
The following provides a breakdown of our Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest by assets for the years indicated:
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|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Canadian Malartic |
|
632 |
|
18 |
Cozamin |
|
252 |
|
— |
Borden |
|
179 |
|
63 |
Jerritt Canyon |
|
— |
|
120 |
Others |
|
3,122 |
|
1,769 |
|
|
4,185 |
|
1,970 |
See "Non-IFRS Measures".
"Others" in the table above consist of land agreement proceeds, advance mineral royalty payments received, and pre-production royalty payments and interest income received under the Borborema royalty and related gold-linked loan.
In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company received land agreement proceeds of $2.1 million of which $1.1 million were credited against mineral properties, which related to its royalty generator model, compared to $1.4 million of which $1.2 million were credited against mineral properties in the comparative period of 2023. During the quarter the Company received $1.0 million on the exercise by Blackrock Silver of its option to acquire the Tonopah West Project.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company received $0.2 million in interest under the gold-linked loan, compared to $nil in the same period of 2023.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a depletion expense of $0.5 million, compared to $0.1 million in the comparative quarter in 2023. The increase was due to higher royalty revenue in the first quarter of 2024.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, total general, administrative and project evaluation costs (other than depletion) were $2.9 million, compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2023. In the first quarter of 2024, general and administrative expenses decreased primarily as a result of reduced professional fees and share-based compensation expenses.
Cash Operating Expenses decreased by 10% to $2.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $2.5 million in the same period of 2023. See "Non-IFRS Measures".
The following provides a breakdown of Cash Operating Expenses for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Corporate administrative costs |
|
1,158 |
|
1,020 |
Employee costs |
|
733 |
|
658 |
Professional fees |
|
369 |
|
845 |
Cash Operating Expenses |
|
2,260 |
|
2,523 |
Corporate administrative costs of $1.2 million relating to investor communications and marketing, office and technology expenses, transfer agent and regulatory fees, insurance costs and mineral interest maintenance expenses in the first quarter, compared to $1.0 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in corporate and administrative costs resulted from higher investor communications activity, partially offset by lower costs in other areas.
Employee costs were $0.7 million in each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Employee costs primarily consist of salary and wages paid to employees and fees paid to directors.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred professional fees of $0.4 million, compared to $0.8 million in the same period of 2023. Professional fees primarily consist of expenses for audit and quarterly review fees, legal fees for general corporate and securities matters. The decrease in professional fees was primarily the result of management cost initiatives and the incurrence of fees in 2023 relating to matters such as the change in the Company's year end and other initiatives.
In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $0.6 million, compared to $0.9 million in the comparative in 2023. Share-based compensation expenses represented the vesting of share options, restricted shares and restricted share units granted to management, directors, employees and consultants.
The Company incurred finance costs of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $0.3 million in the same period of 2023. The increase is primarily attributed to interest payable on the Company's convertible debentures issued in the last quarter of 2023. In addition, the Company recognized a gain on loan modification of $0.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024 relating to the amendment of the Credit Facility, compared to a loss of $0.2 million in the same period in 2023.
The Company recognized a change in fair value on derivative liabilities of $nil and $0.2 million, in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, relating to purchases of call options on certain short-term investments in 2023.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company recognized a fair value gain on its gold-linked loan to a subsidiary of Aura of $0.6 million, compared to $nil in the same period of 2023. The loan is measured at fair value with a risk-free interest rate, calibrated credit spread, estimated long-term gold price and expected volatility of gold.
The Company recognized a fair value gain on short-term investments of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $0.06 million in the comparative in 2023. Short-term investments are measured at fair value with reference to closing foreign exchange rates and the quoted share price in the market.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company recognized a fair value gain on embedded derivatives arising from the accounting of its convertible debentures of $0.2 million, compared to $nil in the same period of 2023. The embedded derivative is measured at fair value with reference to the Company's stock price, credit spread and expected interest rate volatility.
The Company recognized a foreign exchange gain of $0.1 million as a result of the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, compared to a foreign exchange loss of $0.05 million in the same period of 2023.
The Company incurred a current tax expense of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $nil in the same period of 2023. In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized a deferred tax recovery of $0.4 million, compared to $0.1 million in the same period of 2023.
The Company had a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.01 per share on a basic and diluted basis, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.02 per share on a basic and diluted basis, for the same period of 2023. The improvement was primarily the result of increased revenues from royalties, along with a reduction in operating expenses as a result of management's ongoing cost initiatives.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
|
|
As at |
|
As at |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
1,809 |
|
1,443 |
Short-term investments |
|
443 |
|
342 |
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) |
|
1,997 |
|
1,695 |
Total assets |
|
691,100 |
|
690,994 |
Total current liabilities |
|
4,904 |
|
3,851 |
Total non-current liabilities |
|
165,844 |
|
166,193 |
Shareholders’ equity |
|
520,352 |
|
520,950 |
As at March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.8 million and cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments (consisting of marketable securities) of $2.3 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million and cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments (consisting of marketable securities) of $1.8 million as at December 31, 2023. The increase in cash was primarily the result of increased revenues, partially offset by increased finance costs.
The Company had working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $2.0 million as at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.7 million as at December 31, 2023.
The Company's principal sources of financing to date have been the prior issuance of common shares, the Credit Facility, the issuance of convertible debentures and revenue generated by its royalty and other interests. Based on its existing cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, expected revenues from royalties and other interests and availability under its Credit Facility, the Company believes that it currently has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations and to finance its planned activities over the next twelve months.
Over the long term, the Company expects to meet its obligations and finance its growth plans, including future acquisitions, through revenue generated from its existing royalty and other interests and equity and/or debt financings. Capital markets may not be receptive to offerings of equity or debt financing, whether by way of private placements or public offerings. The Company's growth and future success is dependent on external sources of financing which may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all.
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See “Financial Instruments and Risk Management” for more information regarding liquidity risks associated with financial instruments.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Operating activities provided cash of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to using cash of $2.1 million in the same period of 2023. An increase in accounts receivable used cash of $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a decrease providing cash of $0.1 million in the same period of 2023. A decrease in prepaids and other receivables provided cash of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to an increase using cash of $0.9 million in the same period of 2023. An increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities provided cash of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $0.5 million in the same period of each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Investing Activities
Investing activities provided cash of $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $2.1 million in the same period of 2023. In each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties under the Company's royalty generator model provided cash of $1.1 million. In the first quarter of 2023, investing activities included cash provided by sales of marketable securities of $1.0 million.
Financing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, financing activities utilized cash of $1.0 million, compared to providing cash of $0.9 million in the same period of 2023. In the first quarter of 2024, interest payments used cash of $0.9 million, compared to $0.1 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was as a result of increased indebtedness in the current period as a result of the issuance of convertible debentures in December 2023. Transaction costs relating to the amendment of the Credit Facility used cash of $0.1 million, compared to net proceeds from the Credit Facility of $0.03 million in the same period of 2023.
Contractual Obligations
As at March 31, 2024, the Company has the following contractual obligations, including payments due for each of the next five years and thereafter:
|
|
Payments Due by Period |
||||||||
|
|
Total |
|
Less than 1 year |
|
1 – 3 years |
|
4 – 5 years |
|
After 5 years |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Lease obligation |
|
371 |
|
95 |
|
256 |
|
20 |
|
— |
Revolving credit facility - principal |
|
10,287 |
|
— |
|
10,287 |
|
— |
|
— |
Revolving credit facility - interest |
|
3,437 |
|
1,111 |
|
2,326 |
|
— |
|
— |
Total |
|
14,095 |
|
1,206 |
|
12,869 |
|
20 |
|
— |
Non-IFRS Measures
The Company has included in this document, certain performance measures, including: (i) Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss Per Share; (ii) total GEOs; (iii) Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest; and (iv) Cash Operating Expenses which are each 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. These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and other companies may calculate these measures differently.
Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss Per Share
Adjusted Net Loss is calculated by adding back land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties, loan interest earned on the gold-linked loan, convertible debentures-accretion, transaction related and non-recurring general administrative expenses* and share of loss and deducting the following from net loss: dilution income in associate, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities, embedded derivatives, short-term investments and gold-linked loan, gain on loan modification, foreign exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense). Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted have been determined by dividing the Adjusted Net Loss by the weighted average number of common shares for the applicable period. Management believes that they are useful measures of performance as they adjust for items which are not always reflective of the underlying operating performance of our business and/or are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. The following is a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted Net Loss, Per Share, basic and diluted for the periods indicated:
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|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Net loss |
|
(1,405) |
|
(3,083) |
Land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties |
|
1,050 |
|
1,203 |
Loan interest |
|
241 |
|
— |
Convertible debentures - accretion |
|
395 |
|
— |
Transaction related and non-recurring expenses |
|
95 |
|
459 |
Share of loss in associate |
|
52 |
|
128 |
Dilution gain in associate |
|
(9) |
|
— |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
|
— |
|
(230) |
Change in fair value of gold-linked loan |
|
(639) |
|
— |
Change in fair value of short-term investments |
|
(101) |
|
(58) |
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives |
|
(191) |
|
— |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
|
(87) |
|
48 |
Loan modification (gain) loss |
|
(310) |
|
249 |
Other income |
|
(21) |
|
(34) |
Adjusted Net Loss |
|
(930) |
|
(1,318) |
Weighted average number of common shares |
|
145,778,698 |
|
144,289,573 |
Adjusted Net Loss per Share, basic and diluted |
|
(0.01) |
|
(0.01) |
* Transaction related, and non-recurring general administrative expenses comprised of operating expenses that are not expected to be incurred on an ongoing basis. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, transaction related and non-recurring professional fees related to select project evaluation costs and post- closing activities relating the issuance of the Company's outstanding convertible debentures.
Total GEOs
Total GEOs are determined by dividing Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest by the average gold prices for the applicable period:
(in thousands of dollars, except Average Gold Price/oz and GEOs) |
|
Average Gold Price/oz |
|
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest |
|
GEOs |
For three months ended March 31, 2023 |
|
1,889 |
|
1,970 |
|
1,043 |
For three months ended March 31, 2024 |
|
2,072 |
|
4,185 |
|
2,019 |
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest are determined by adding land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties and interest received under the gold-linked loan. The Company has included this information as management believes certain investors use this information to evaluate our performance in comparison to other gold royalty companies in the precious metal mining industry. The following is a reconciliation of Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest to total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Royalty |
|
1,062 |
|
234 |
Advance minimum royalty and pre-production royalty |
|
830 |
|
331 |
Land agreement proceeds |
|
2,052 |
|
1,405 |
Loan interest |
|
241 |
|
— |
Total Revenue, Land Agreement Proceeds and Interest |
|
4,185 |
|
1,970 |
Land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties |
|
(1,050) |
|
(1,203) |
Loan interest |
|
(241) |
|
— |
Revenue |
|
2,894 |
|
767 |
Cash Operating Expenses
Cash Operating Expenses are determined by deducting depreciation and share-based compensation from general, administrative and project evaluation costs. The Company has included this information as management believes certain investors use this information to evaluate our performance in comparison to other gold royalty companies in the precious metal mining industry. The following is a reconciliation of Cash Operating Expenses to general, administrative and project evaluation costs.
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|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
General and administrative costs |
|
(2,856) |
|
(3,251) |
Project evaluation costs |
|
(19) |
|
(173) |
General, administrative and project evaluation costs |
|
(2,875) |
|
(3,424) |
Depreciation |
|
20 |
|
21 |
Share-based compensation |
|
595 |
|
880 |
Cash Operating Expenses |
|
(2,260) |
|
(2,523) |
Summary of Quarterly Results
The following table sets forth selected financial results of the Company for each of the quarterly periods indicated.
|
|
Revenue |
|
Net loss |
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
June 30, 2022 |
|
1,907 |
|
(3,438) |
|
(0.03) |
September 30, 2022 |
|
866 |
|
(4,677) |
|
(0.03) |
December 31, 2022 |
|
582 |
|
(2,204) |
|
(0.02) |
March 31, 2023 |
|
767 |
|
(3,083) |
|
(0.02) |
June 30, 2023 |
|
468 |
|
(2,496) |
|
(0.02) |
September 30, 2023 |
|
797 |
|
(1,817) |
|
(0.01) |
December 31, 2023 |
|
1,016 |
|
(19,360) |
|
(0.13) |
March 31, 2024 |
|
2,894 |
|
(1,405) |
|
(0.01) |
Quarterly fluctuations in net loss are primarily driven by changes in revenue from royalties and other interests, changes in operating expenses, fair value adjustments in short-term investments and derivatives and changes corporate activities during the respective periods.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As at March 31, 2024, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred finance costs of $1.1 million to Queen’s Road Capital Investment Ltd. ("QRC") in accordance with the terms of the Debentures. The Company's lead director is also the chairman and chief executive officer of QRC. Related party transactions are based on the amounts agreed to by the parties. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not enter into any contracts or undertake any commitment with any related parties other than as described herein.
Transactions with Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel are individuals responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity. Total management salaries and directors’ fees incurred for services provided by key management personnel of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
March 31 |
||
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Management salaries |
|
317 |
|
326 |
Directors’ fees |
|
58 |
|
122 |
Share-based compensation |
|
429 |
|
679 |
|
|
804 |
|
1,127 |
Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates and form assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its judgments and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Management uses historical experience and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the given circumstances as the basis for its judgments and estimates. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Information about significant sources of estimation uncertainty and judgments made by management in preparing the consolidated financial statements are described below.
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Information about significant sources of estimation uncertainty are described below.
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease obligation, bank loan, and derivative liabilities. The Company’s short and long-term investments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently revalued to their fair market value at each period end based on inputs such as quoted equity prices. The fair value of its other financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short term to maturity. Bank loan and lease obligation are measured at amortized cost. The fair value of the bank loan and lease obligation approximate their carrying values as their interest rates are comparable to current market rates.
Financial risk management objectives and policies
The financial risk arising from the Company’s operations are credit risk, liquidity risk, equity price risk and currency risk. These risks arise from the normal course of operations and all transactions undertaken are to support the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The risks associated with financial instruments and the policies on how the Company mitigates these risks are set out below. Management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third-party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk for the Company is primarily associated with the Company's bank balances and accounts receivable. The Company mitigates credit risk associated with its bank balances by holding cash with Schedule I chartered banks in Canada and their US and Mexico affiliates. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is equivalent to the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents in excess of the amount of government deposit insurance coverage for each financial institution and accounts receivable. In order to mitigate its exposure to credit risk, the Company closely monitors its financial assets.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or manage its obligations associated with financial liabilities. To manage liquidity risk, the Company closely monitors its liquidity position and ensures it has adequate sources of funding to finance its projects and operations. The Company’s working capital (current assets less current liabilities) as at March 31, 2024 was $2.0 million compared to $1.7 million as at December 31, 2023. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are expected to be realized or settled, respectively, within a one-year period.
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The Company's future profitability will be dependent on the royalty income to be received from mine operators. Royalties are based on a percentage of the minerals or the products produced, or revenue or profits generated from the property which is typically dependent on the prices of the minerals the property operators are able to realize. Mineral prices are affected by numerous factors such as interest rates, exchange rates, inflation or deflation and global and regional supply and demand. In managing liquidity risk, the Company considers the amount available under the Amended Facility, anticipated cash flows from operating activities and our holding of cash and short-term investments. The Company believes it has the required liquidity to meet its obligations and to finance its planned activities.
Currency Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk when it undertakes transactions and holds assets and liabilities in currencies other than its functional currency. The Company currently does not engage in foreign exchange currency hedging. The currency risk on its cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities are minimal.
Equity price Risk
The Company is exposed to equity price risk associated with its investment in other mining companies. The Company’s short-term investments consisting of common shares are exposed to significant equity price risk due to the potentially volatile and speculative nature of the businesses in which the investments are held. Based on the Company’s short-term investments held as at March 31, 2024, a 10% change in the market price of these investments would have an impact of approximately $0.03 million on net loss.
Interest rate Risk
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk arises from the impact of interest rates on its cash and secured revolving credit facility, which bear interest at fixed or variable rates. The interest rate risks on the Company's cash balances are minimal. The Company's secured revolving credit facility bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the U.S. dollar Base Rate plus a margin of 3.00% or Adjusted Term SOFR plus a margin of 4.00%, as applicable and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis point in the applicable rate of interest would not have a significant impact on the net loss for three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company's lease liability is determined using the interest rate implicit in the lease and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis points would not have a significant impact on the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Outstanding Share Data
As at the date hereof, the Company has 145,904,718 GRC Shares, 1,908,783 restricted share units and 7,766,211 share options outstanding. In addition, there were warrants to purchase 2,430,000 common shares that were issued to holders of warrants of Ely Gold Royalties Inc. (the "Ely Warrants") as at the date hereof. Such warrants represent the right to acquire, on valid exercise thereof (including payment of the applicable exercise price), 0.2450 of a GRC Share plus C$0.0001. The Ely Warrants are exercisable into a total of 595,350 GRC Shares as of the date hereof.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO") and the Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO") of the Company are responsible for establishing and maintaining the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures ("DCP"). The Company maintains DCP designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under applicable Canadian securities laws and the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the appropriate time periods and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating DCP, the Company recognizes that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and management is required to exercise its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
The CEO and CFO have evaluated whether there were changes to the DCP during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the DCP. No such changes were identified through their evaluation.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management, including the CEO and the CFO, are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") for the Company to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. The fundamental issue is ensuring all transactions are properly authorized and identified and entered into a well-designed, robust and clearly understood accounting system on a timely basis to minimize risk of inaccuracy, failure to fairly reflect transactions, failure to fairly record transactions necessary to present financial statements in accordance with IFRS, unauthorized receipts and expenditures, or the inability to provide assurance that unauthorized acquisitions or dispositions of assets can be detected.
The Company’s ICFR may not prevent or detect all misstatements because of inherent limitations. Additionally, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
The CEO and CFO have evaluated whether there were changes to the ICFR during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the ICFR. No such changes were identified through their evaluation.
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Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of securities laws in the United States (collectively, "Forward-Looking Statements"). These statements relate to the expectations of management about future events, results of operations and the Company’s future performance (both operational and financial) and business prospects. All statements other than statements of historical fact are Forward-Looking Statements. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "contemplate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "propose", "might", "may", "will", "shall", "project", "should", "could", "would", "believe", "predict", "forecast", "target", "aim", "pursue", "potential", "objective" and "capable" and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are generally indicative of Forward-Looking Statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such Forward-Looking Statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such Forward-Looking Statements should not be unduly relied on. These statements speak only as of the date of this MD&A. In addition, this MD&A may contain Forward-Looking Statements attributed to third-party industry sources. Without limitation, this MD&A contains Forward-Looking Statements pertaining to the following:
These Forward-Looking Statements are based on opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of the Company’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, including that:
Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these Forward-Looking Statements as a result of the following risk factors, among others:
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This list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update Forward-Looking Statements, except as required by applicable law.
Please see “Item 3. Key Information – D. Risk Factors” in the Annual Report for further information regarding key risks faced by the Company.
Additional Information
Additional information concerning the Company is available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov.
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Exhibit 99.3
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings
Full Certificate
I, David Garofalo, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Royalty Corp., certify the following:
Date: May 13, 2024 |
|
|
|
/s/ David Garofalo |
|
David Garofalo |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
Exhibit 99.4
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings
Full Certificate
I, Andrew Gubbels, Chief Financial Officer of Gold Royalty Corp., certify the following:
Date: May 13, 2024 |
|
|
|
/s/ Andrew Gubbels |
|
Andrew Gubbels |
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|