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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 August 2023
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. 333-265581, 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S-8 (FILE NO. 333-267421), AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.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: August 10, 2023 |
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 and six months ended June 30, 2023 |
99.2 |
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Management’s discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 |
99.3 |
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99.4 |
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Exhibit 99.1
GOLD ROYALTY CORP.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
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 June 30, 2023 |
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As at December 31, 2022 |
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Notes |
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($) |
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($) |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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4,598 |
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5,847 |
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Short-term investments |
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3 |
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1,181 |
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3,840 |
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Accounts receivable |
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390 |
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648 |
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Prepaids and other receivables |
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1,538 |
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1,201 |
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7,707 |
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11,536 |
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Non-current assets |
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Royalty and other mineral interests |
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4 |
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666,034 |
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667,504 |
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Long-term investment |
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5 |
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1,587 |
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1,587 |
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Investment in associate |
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6 |
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1,732 |
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1,459 |
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Other long-term assets |
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286 |
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324 |
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669,639 |
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670,874 |
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677,346 |
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682,410 |
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Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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3,625 |
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3,691 |
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Government loan |
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— |
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44 |
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Derivative liabilities |
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8 |
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3 |
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242 |
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3,628 |
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3,977 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Non-current portion of lease obligation |
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216 |
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246 |
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Bank loan |
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7 |
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9,931 |
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9,448 |
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Deferred income tax liability |
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135,022 |
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135,088 |
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145,169 |
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144,782 |
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148,797 |
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148,759 |
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Equity |
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Issued capital |
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9 |
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554,869 |
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551,074 |
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Reserves |
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9 |
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21,955 |
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22,420 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(48,639) |
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(40,168) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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364 |
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325 |
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528,549 |
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533,651 |
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677,346 |
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682,410 |
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Subsequent events (Note 14)
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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For the six months ended |
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June 30, 2023 |
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June 30, 2022 |
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June 30, 2023 |
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June 30, 2022 |
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Notes |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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Revenue |
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Revenue |
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10 |
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468 |
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1,907 |
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1,235 |
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2,545 |
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Cost of sales |
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Depletion |
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4 |
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(204) |
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(1,037) |
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(321) |
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(1,525) |
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Gross profit |
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264 |
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870 |
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914 |
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1,020 |
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Expenses |
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Consulting fees |
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(34) |
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(352) |
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(83) |
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(839) |
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Depreciation |
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(16) |
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(21) |
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(37) |
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(36) |
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Management and directors' fees |
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(386) |
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(353) |
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(834) |
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(698) |
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Salaries, wages and benefits |
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(367) |
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(283) |
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(577) |
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(533) |
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Investor communications and marketing expenses |
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(192) |
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(255) |
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(422) |
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(592) |
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Office and technology expenses |
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(88) |
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(190) |
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(315) |
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(368) |
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Transfer agent and regulatory fees |
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(89) |
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(101) |
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(240) |
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(330) |
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Insurance fees |
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(324) |
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(492) |
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(718) |
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(1,019) |
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Professional fees |
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(279) |
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(477) |
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(1,075) |
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(1,842) |
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Share-based compensation |
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9 |
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(828) |
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(705) |
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(1,708) |
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(1,851) |
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Mineral interests maintenance expenses |
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(63) |
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(115) |
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(81) |
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(162) |
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Share of income/(loss) in associate |
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6 |
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350 |
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(47) |
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222 |
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(155) |
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Dilution income in associate |
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6 |
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12 |
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20 |
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12 |
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100 |
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Impairment of royalty |
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4 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(3,821) |
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Operating loss for the period |
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(2,040) |
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(2,501) |
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(4,942) |
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(11,126) |
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Other items |
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Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
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8 |
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9 |
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2,836 |
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239 |
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4,634 |
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Change in fair value of short-term investments |
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3 |
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(135) |
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(3,627) |
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(77) |
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248 |
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Foreign exchange gain/(loss) |
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(59) |
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(3) |
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(107) |
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10 |
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Interest expense |
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7 |
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(328) |
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(269) |
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(622) |
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(374) |
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Loss on loan modification |
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7 |
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— |
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— |
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(249) |
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— |
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Other income |
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79 |
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111 |
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113 |
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115 |
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Net loss before income taxes for the period |
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(2,474) |
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(3,453) |
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(5,645) |
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(6,493) |
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Tax expense / (recovery) |
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(22) |
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15 |
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66 |
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667 |
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Net loss after income taxes for the period |
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(2,496) |
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(3,438) |
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(5,579) |
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(5,826) |
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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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35 |
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(44) |
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39 |
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(39) |
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Total comprehensive loss for the period |
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(2,461) |
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(3,482) |
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(5,540) |
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(5,865) |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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(0.02) |
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(0.03) |
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(0.04) |
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(0.05) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
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144,560,621 |
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134,372,502 |
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144,425,846 |
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134,196,906 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
2
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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Reserves |
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Total |
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Balance at December 31, 2021 |
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133,927,501 |
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527,132 |
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20,611 |
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(21,988) |
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441 |
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526,196 |
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Common shares issued to acquire royalties |
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257,449 |
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1,032 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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1,032 |
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Common shares issued for marketing services |
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39,435 |
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148 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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148 |
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Common shares issued upon exercise of common share purchase warrants |
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238,246 |
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1,009 |
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(683) |
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— |
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— |
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326 |
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Share-based compensation - performance based restricted shares |
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— |
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116 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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116 |
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Share-based compensation - share options |
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— |
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— |
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920 |
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— |
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— |
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920 |
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Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
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— |
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— |
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225 |
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— |
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— |
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225 |
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Net loss for the period |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(5,828) |
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(39) |
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(5,867) |
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Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(2,686) |
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— |
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(2,686) |
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Balance at June 30, 2022 |
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134,462,631 |
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529,437 |
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21,073 |
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(30,502) |
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402 |
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520,410 |
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Balance at December 31, 2022 |
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143,913,069 |
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551,074 |
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22,420 |
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(40,168) |
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325 |
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533,651 |
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Vesting of restricted share units |
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9 |
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55,513 |
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266 |
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(266) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Exercise of share options |
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9 |
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332,298 |
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1,991 |
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(1,823) |
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— |
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— |
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168 |
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Common shares issued for marketing services |
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9 |
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10,000 |
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22 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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22 |
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Share-based compensation - share options |
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9 |
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|
977 |
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|
977 |
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Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
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9 |
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— |
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— |
|
647 |
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— |
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— |
|
647 |
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At-the-Market offering: |
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Common shares issued to for cash |
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9 |
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496,438 |
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1,254 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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1,254 |
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Agent fees |
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9 |
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— |
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(31) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(31) |
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Net loss for the period |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(5,579) |
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39 |
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(5,540) |
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Dividends - DRIP |
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9 |
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162,967 |
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293 |
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— |
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(293) |
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— |
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— |
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Dividends |
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9 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(2,599) |
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— |
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(2,599) |
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Balance at June 30, 2023 |
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144,970,285 |
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554,869 |
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21,955 |
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(48,639) |
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364 |
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528,549 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
3
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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For the six months ended |
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June 30 |
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June 30 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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Operating activities |
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Net loss for the period |
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(2,496) |
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(3,438) |
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(5,579) |
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(5,826) |
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Items not involving cash: |
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Depreciation |
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16 |
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21 |
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37 |
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36 |
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Depletion |
|
204 |
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1,037 |
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321 |
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1,525 |
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Interest expense |
|
328 |
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264 |
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622 |
|
369 |
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Loan modification loss |
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— |
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— |
|
249 |
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— |
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Other income |
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(48) |
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(12) |
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(61) |
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(16) |
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Share-based compensation |
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828 |
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705 |
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1,708 |
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1,851 |
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Change in fair value of short-term investments |
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135 |
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3,627 |
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77 |
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(248) |
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Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
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(9) |
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(2,836) |
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(239) |
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(4,634) |
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Impairment of royalty |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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3,821 |
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Share of (gain)/loss in associate |
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(350) |
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47 |
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(222) |
|
155 |
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Dilution income in associate |
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(12) |
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(20) |
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(12) |
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(100) |
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Deferred tax (recovery)/expense |
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22 |
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(969) |
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(66) |
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(1,621) |
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Unrealized foreign exchange gain |
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5 |
|
201 |
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5 |
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138 |
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Operating cash flows before movements in working capital |
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(1,377) |
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(1,373) |
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(3,160) |
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(4,550) |
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Net changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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Accounts receivables |
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122 |
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(1,985) |
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259 |
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(1,945) |
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Prepaids and other receivables |
|
521 |
|
933 |
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(427) |
|
1,439 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(603) |
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(1,780) |
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(70) |
|
(6,765) |
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Cash used in operating activities |
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(1,337) |
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(4,205) |
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(3,398) |
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(11,821) |
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Investing activities |
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|
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Restricted cash released |
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— |
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— |
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— |
|
609 |
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Investment in royalties and other mineral interests |
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(116) |
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(3,606) |
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(143) |
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(18,715) |
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Proceeds on disposition of other mineral assets |
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— |
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16 |
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— |
|
16 |
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Investment in marketable securities |
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— |
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(799) |
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— |
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(799) |
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Proceeds on disposition of marketable securities |
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1,684 |
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5,575 |
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2,647 |
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15,137 |
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Investment in associate |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(409) |
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Land agreements proceeds credited against mineral properties |
|
89 |
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117 |
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1,227 |
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1,152 |
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Purchase of equipment |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(28) |
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Dividend received |
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21 |
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— |
|
45 |
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— |
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Interest received |
|
23 |
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21 |
|
24 |
|
23 |
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Cash provided by / (used in) investing activities |
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1,701 |
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1,324 |
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3,800 |
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(3,014) |
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|
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Financing activities |
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|
|
|
|
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Proceeds from the issuance of common shares |
|
360 |
|
13 |
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1,391 |
|
453 |
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Net proceeds from bank loan / (payment of government loan and bank transaction costs) |
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(58) |
|
(48) |
|
(32) |
|
9,503 |
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Interest paid |
|
(251) |
|
(120) |
|
(371) |
|
(179) |
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Payment of lease obligations |
|
(18) |
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(11) |
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(41) |
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(25) |
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Dividends |
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(2,599) |
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(1,344) |
|
(2,599) |
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(2,686) |
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Cash provided by / (used in) financing activities |
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(2,566) |
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(1,510) |
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(1,652) |
|
7,066 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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1 |
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(40) |
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1 |
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(33) |
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|
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash |
|
(2,201) |
|
(4,431) |
|
(1,249) |
|
(7,802) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
6,799 |
|
10,455 |
|
5,847 |
|
13,826 |
|
End of period |
|
4,598 |
|
6,024 |
|
4,598 |
|
6,024 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements
4
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”) and common share purchase warrants are listed on the NYSE American under the symbols “GROY” and “GROY.WS”, respectively.
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 International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, applicable to the preparation 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 September 30, 2022 and the three months ended December 31, 2022.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) on August 10, 2023.
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”, “$” or “dollar”). All values are rounded to the nearest thousand except where otherwise indicated.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022 and the three months ended December 31, 2022. The Company’s interim results are not necessarily indicative of its results for a full year.
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Gold Royalty Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, being Gold Royalty U.S. Corp., Ely Gold Royalties Inc., 1320505 B.C. Ltd., Nevada Select Royalty, Inc., Ren Royalties LLC, VEK Associates, DHI Minerals (U.S.) Ltd, Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries and Gold Royalty Holdings Ltd. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date the Company obtained control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that its control ceases. Control is achieved when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
All inter-company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated through the consolidation process.
The accounts of all subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. The functional currency of the Company and all its subsidiaries is the United States dollar.
3. Short-term investments
|
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
25,057 |
Additions |
|
1,013 |
Disposition |
|
(22,190) |
Fair value change due to price change |
|
(680) |
Fair value change due to foreign exchange |
|
640 |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
3,840 |
Additions |
|
65 |
Disposition |
|
(2,647) |
Fair value change due to price change |
|
(104) |
Fair value change due to foreign exchange |
|
27 |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
1,181 |
5
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
4. Royalty and other mineral interests
|
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
630,182 |
Additions |
|
44,758 |
Disposition |
|
(86) |
Depletion |
|
(1,685) |
Land agreement proceeds |
|
(1,844) |
Impairment |
|
(3,821) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
667,504 |
Additions |
|
465 |
Disposition |
|
(322) |
Depletion |
|
(321) |
Land agreement proceeds |
|
(1,292) |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
666,034 |
6
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
4. Royalty and other mineral interests (continued)
|
|
Cost |
|
Accumulated Depletion |
|
Others |
|
Carrying Amount |
||||||||||||
|
|
December 31, 2022 |
|
Additions |
|
June 30, 2023 |
|
December 31, 2022 |
|
Depletion |
|
June 30, 2023 |
|
Disposition |
|
Option payments |
|
Total |
|
June 30, 2023 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Beaufor |
|
1,235 |
|
— |
|
1,235 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,235 |
Borden |
|
3,889 |
|
— |
|
3,889 |
|
(586) |
|
(133) |
|
(719) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,170 |
Cheechoo |
|
12,640 |
|
— |
|
12,640 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
12,640 |
Côté |
|
16,132 |
|
— |
|
16,132 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
16,132 |
Croinor |
|
5,779 |
|
— |
|
5,779 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
5,779 |
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 |
Jerritt Canyon |
|
8,921 |
|
— |
|
8,921 |
|
(549) |
|
(104) |
|
(653) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
8,268 |
Lincoln Hill |
|
5,421 |
|
— |
|
5,421 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
5,421 |
Malartic |
|
318,393 |
|
— |
|
318,393 |
|
(817) |
|
(43) |
|
(860) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
317,533 |
Marigold |
|
1,261 |
|
— |
|
1,261 |
|
(84) |
|
— |
|
(84) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
1,177 |
McKenzie Break |
|
4,301 |
|
— |
|
4,301 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
4,301 |
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 |
|
135,494 |
|
465 |
|
135,959 |
|
(100) |
|
(41) |
|
(141) |
|
(322) |
|
(1,292) |
|
(1,614) |
|
134,204 |
Total (1) |
|
669,640 |
|
465 |
|
670,105 |
|
(2,136) |
|
(321) |
|
(2,457) |
|
(322) |
|
(1,292) |
|
(1,614) |
|
666,034 |
Included in others is deferred royalty acquisitions costs of a $99 incurred in evaluating royalty acquisitions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Deferred royalty acquisition costs are reallocated to royalty interests upon signing of a definitive royalty acquisition agreement. These costs are primarily expensed to professional fees if management determines not to proceed with a proposed royalty acquisition.
7
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
4. Royalty and other mineral interests (continued)
The following is a summary of selected royalties own by the Company as of June 30, 2023:
Asset |
|
Interest |
|
Jurisdiction |
Producing |
|
|
|
|
Borden Mine (1) |
|
0.5% NSR |
|
Ontario, Canada |
Canadian Malartic Property (open pit) (1) |
|
2.0% – 3.0% NSR |
|
Québec, Canada |
Jerritt Canyon Mine |
|
0.5% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
Jerritt Canyon Mine (Per Ton Royalty) |
|
$0.15 – $0.40 Per Ton Royalty |
|
Nevada, USA |
Marigold Mine (1) |
|
0.75% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
Granite Creek |
|
10% NPI |
|
Nevada, USA |
Isabella Pearl Mine (1) |
|
0.375% Gross Revenue Royalty |
|
Nevada, USA |
Key Developing |
|
|
|
|
Beaufor Mine |
|
1.0% NSR |
|
Québec, Canada |
Beaufor-Beacon Mill (Per Tonne Royalty (“PTR”)) |
|
C$1.25 – C$3.75 PTR |
|
Québec, Canada |
Côté Gold Project (1) |
|
0.75% NSR |
|
Ontario, Canada |
Fenelon Gold Property |
|
2.0% NSR |
|
Québec, Canada |
Gold Rock Project |
|
0.5% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
Hog Ranch Project |
|
2.25% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
La Mina Project |
|
2.0% NSR |
|
Colombia |
Lincoln Hill Project |
|
2.0% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
Canadian Malartic - Odyssey Project (1) (underground) |
|
3.0% NSR |
|
Québec, Canada |
Railroad-Pinion Project (1) |
|
0.44% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
REN - Carlin Mines |
|
1.5% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
REN - Carlin Mines (NPI) |
|
3.5% NPI |
|
Nevada, USA |
São Jorge Project |
|
1.0% NSR |
|
Brazil |
Sleeper Project |
|
0.33% NSR |
|
Nevada, USA |
Note:
Val d'Or Mining Royalties and Strategic Alliance
On December 1, 2022, through our subsidiaries, the Company entered into an agreement (the “VZZ Agreement”) with Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (“VZZ”), whereby, among other things, the Company’s subsidiary Golden Valley Mines and Royalties Ltd. (“Golden Valley”) would transfer to VZZ interests in 12 prospective properties held by it with a carrying value of $322 in exchange for royalties thereon. The subject properties are located in Québec and Ontario. The transactions under the VZZ Agreement were completed on January 30, 2023 pursuant to which Golden Valley:
The 12 prospective properties with carrying value of $322 were derecognized as assets, and the NSR royalty assets retained were recognized at $322. Transaction cost amounting to $56 was capitalized in addition to the carrying value.
Jerritt Canyon
On March 20, 2023, First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) announced it is temporarily suspending all mining activities and reducing its workforce at Jerritt Canyon effective immediately. During the suspension, First Majestic announced the intention to process aboveground stockpiles through the plant and continue exploration activities throughout 2023. The Company considered the temporary suspension of mining activities to be an indicator of impairment and conducted an impairment analysis as of June 30, 2023 to estimate the recoverable amount of its royalty assets. The recoverable amount was estimated using a discounted cash flow model and the following assumptions: consensus average gold prices of $1,726 over the longer term, resumption of production at the mine in 2026 and a post-tax real discount rate of 5%. As at June 30, 2023, the carrying value of the Jerritt Canyon mine royalties totaled $8,268 resulting in no impairment charge.
Rawhide
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, mining operations at the Rawhide mine were suspended due to working capital constraints. Accordingly, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $3,821 on the Rawhide royalty.
8
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
5. Long-term investment
As at June 30, 2023, long-term investment includes a $1,587 (C$2 million) (December 31, 2022: $1,587 (C$2 million)) investment for a 12.5% equity interest in Prospector Royalty Corp. (“PRC”). PRC is a private company that provides the Company preferred access to a proprietary, extensive and digitized royalty database. In conjunction with the investment, the Company has entered into a royalty referral arrangement with PRC, which will provide the Company with the opportunity to acquire certain royalties identified by PRC.
6. Investment in associate
The Company acquired 25,687,444 common shares of VZZ as part of the acquisition of Golden Valley. On March 18, 2022, the Company participated in the private placement offering and acquired 3,277,606 units at a price of C$0.16 per unit. Each unit comprised of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable for the purchase of one common share of VZZ at a per share price of C$0.20 until March 18, 2024. As at June 30, 2023, the Company has a 35.09% equity interest in VZZ.
The following table summarizes the changes to investment in associates for the period from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2023:
|
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
1,217 |
Addition |
|
409 |
Share of loss in associate |
|
(152) |
Dilution income |
|
100 |
Foreign currency translation loss |
|
(115) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
1,459 |
Share of income in associate |
|
222 |
Dilution income |
|
12 |
Foreign currency translation gain |
|
39 |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
1,732 |
7. 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 and Bank of Montreal agreed to extend the maturity date of the Facility from March 31, 2023 to March 31, 2025. The exercise of the Accordion is subject to certain additional conditions and the satisfaction of financial covenants.
On February 13, 2023, the Company announced an amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal and the National Bank of Canada to expand its existing secured revolving credit facility to $20,000, with an accordion feature providing for an additional $15,000 of availability, subject to certain additional conditions. On February 17, 2023, the Company settled the principal amount, all accrued and unpaid interest of the previous loan with proceeds from the amended and restated credit agreement. The Facility has a maturity date of March 31, 2025.
The following outlines the movement of the bank loan from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2023:
|
|
($) |
|
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
— |
|
Additional draw-down |
|
10,000 |
|
Less: transaction costs and fees |
|
(597) |
|
Modification adjustment |
|
(316) |
|
Interest expense |
|
896 |
|
Interest paid |
|
(535) |
|
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
9,448 |
|
Additional draw-down |
|
287 |
|
Less: transaction costs and fees |
|
(289) |
|
Modification adjustment |
|
249 |
|
Interest expense |
|
611 |
|
Interest paid |
|
(375) |
|
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
9,931 |
|
9
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
8. Derivative liabilities
The Company acquired put and call options on certain short-term investments as part of the acquisition of Abitibi. These put and call options are classified as derivative liabilities in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation. At each reporting date, the change in fair value is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the fair value gain of $6 and $106 are recorded in change in fair value of derivative liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, respectively.
As at June 30, 2023, each of the 8,849,251 warrants to purchase common shares of Ely Gold Royalties Inc. (each, an “Ely Warrant”) that were outstanding represent the right to acquire, on valid exercise thereof (include payment of the applicable exercise price), 0.2450 of a GRC Share plus C$0.0001. The Ely Warrants were classified as derivative liabilities in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation as they are denominated in Canadian dollars, which differs from the Company’s functional currency. The fair value of such Ely Warrants is remeasured on the reporting date and the change in fair value is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. The Ely Warrants expired on May 21, 2023. The Company recorded a fair value gain on the warrant derivative liabilities of $3 and $133 in change in fair value of derivative liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
The movement in derivative liabilities is as follows:
|
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
5,027 |
Repurchase of Abitibi call options |
|
(8) |
Change in fair value during the period |
|
(4,777) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
242 |
Change in fair value during the period |
|
(239) |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
3 |
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. As at June 30, 2023, the Company had 144,970,285 common shares issued and outstanding (December 31, 2022: 143,913,069)
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 894,249 shares for total proceeds of $3,502 in satisfaction of stock options held by former officers and directors of Golden Valley, common share purchase warrants, stock options and issuances under the Company’s At the Market Program (the “ATM Program”).
9.2 Restricted Share Units
The following outlines the movements of the Company’s RSUs:
|
|
Number of |
|
Weighted Average |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
— |
|
— |
Granted |
|
771,552 |
|
3.25 |
Forfeited |
|
(2,005) |
|
4.92 |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
769,547 |
|
3.25 |
Granted |
|
58,147 |
|
2.16 |
Vested |
|
(55,513) |
|
4.83 |
Forfeited |
|
(3,102) |
|
2.81 |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
769,079 |
|
3.05 |
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 7,650 (2022: 6,302) and 58,147 (2022: 67,211) RSUs at a weighted average value of $2.06 (2022: $2.97) and $2.16 (2022: $4.85) to certain officers, directors, and consultants of the Company, respectively. The RSUs vest in three equal annual instalments during the recipient's continual service with the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $325 (2022: $114) and $647 (2022: $225) related to RSUs and 7,650 (2022: Nil) and 55,513 (2022: Nil) common shares were issued in respect of vested RSUs, respectively.
The Company classifies RSUs as equity instruments since the Company has the ability and intent to settle the awards in common shares. The compensation expense is calculated based on the fair value of each RSU as determined by the closing value of GRC Shares at the date of the grant. The Company recognizes compensation expenses over the vesting period of the RSUs.
10
Gold Royalty Corp.
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated)
9. Issued capital (continued)
9.3 Reserves
The following outlines the movements of the Company’s common share purchase warrants, share options and RSUs:
|
|
Reserves |
||||
|
|
Warrants |
|
Share Based Awards |
|
Total |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
8,975 |
|
11,636 |
|
20,611 |
Exercise of Ely Warrants |
|
(683) |
|
— |
|
(683) |
Share-based compensation - share options |
|
— |
|
1,950 |
|
1,950 |
Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
|
— |
|
542 |
|
542 |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
8,292 |
|
14,128 |
|
22,420 |
Vesting of restricted share units |
|
— |
|
(266) |
|
(266) |
Exercise of share options - Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd |
|
— |
|
(1,823) |
|
(1,823) |
Share-based compensation - share options |
|
— |
|
977 |
|
977 |
Share-based compensation - restricted share units |
|
— |
|
647 |
|
647 |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
8,292 |
|
13,663 |
|
21,955 |
Common Share Purchase Warrants
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 10,350,000 common share purchase warrants at an exercise price of $7.50 per share. The number of common share purchase warrants outstanding as at June 30, 2023 was 10,350,000 warrants at an exercise price of $7.50 per share and with a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.70 years.
As at June 30, 2023, 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 2.13 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.
The following outlines the movements of the Company’s common share options:
|
|
Number of |
|
Weighted Average |
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
|
5,514,245 |
|
3.32 |
Granted |
|
2,848,623 |
|
2.98 |
Forfeited |
|
(126,200) |
|
4.28 |
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
|
8,236,668 |
|
3.18 |
Granted |
|
5,000 |
|
2.33 |
Exercised - Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd. |
|
(332,298) |
|
1.04 |
Forfeited - Golden Valley Abitibi Royalties Ltd. |
|
(143,159) |
|
1.04 |
Balance at June 30, 2023 |
|
7,766,211 |
|
3.31 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 5,000 share options at an exercise price of $2.33 to an employee. These share options are exercisable for a period of 5 years from the date of grant and will vest as follows: (a) 25% on the grant date; and (b) 25% on each of the dates that are 6, 12 and 18 months thereafter. No share options were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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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)
9. Issued capital (continued)
9.3 Reserves (continued)
The fair value of the 5,000 share options granted during six months ended June 30, 2023 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate |
|
4.55% |
Expected life (years) |
|
1.37 |
Expected volatility |
|
41.83% |
Expected dividend yield |
|
1.72% |
Estimated forfeiture rate |
|
13.33% |
As there is insufficient trading history of the Company's common shares prior to the date of grant, the expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility of a group of comparable companies in the sector in which the Company operates over a period similar to the expected life of the share options.
A summary of share options outstanding and exercisable as at June 30, 2023, 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 |
|
1.38 |
|
1.47 |
|
1,975,472 |
|
1.38 |
|
1.47 |
2.00 to 2.99 |
|
2,373,708 |
|
2.43 |
|
3.94 |
|
1,215,412 |
|
2.43 |
|
3.94 |
3.00 to 3.99 |
|
17,514 |
|
3.06 |
|
3.89 |
|
13,136 |
|
3.06 |
|
3.89 |
4.00 to 4.99 |
|
894,517 |
|
4.66 |
|
3.35 |
|
792,138 |
|
4.66 |
|
3.35 |
5.00 and above |
|
2,505,000 |
|
5.00 |
|
2.69 |
|
2,505,000 |
|
5.00 |
|
2.69 |
|
|
7,766,211 |
|
3.31 |
|
3.36 |
|
6,501,158 |
|
3.42 |
|
3.17 |
The fair value of the Company’s share options recognized as share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $449 (2022: $302) and $977 (2022: $920), respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
9.4 Dividends
The Company declared dividend of $1,448 (2022: $1,344) and $2,892 (2022: $2,686) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
10. Revenue
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
|
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
Canadian Malartic |
|
58 |
|
690 |
|
76 |
|
754 |
|
Borden |
|
225 |
|
823 |
|
288 |
|
823 |
|
Jerritt Canyon |
|
78 |
|
190 |
|
198 |
|
371 |
|
Others |
|
107 |
|
204 |
|
673 |
|
597 |
|
|
|
468 |
|
1,907 |
|
1,235 |
|
2,545 |
|
For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, others consist of royalty income from the Isabella Pearl Mine, land agreement proceeds and advance mineral royalty payments received, and excludes land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties.
11. Financial instruments
The Company’s financial assets 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 uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing fair value of financial instruments:
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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)
11. Financial instruments (continued)
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 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 short-term investments is based on the quoted market price of the short-term investments. 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 derivative liabilities related to Ely Warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of derivative warrants to purchase shares in Monarch Mining Corporation and VZZ were initially determined on a residual value basis and subsequently measured using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The significant inputs used are readily available in public markets and therefore have been classified as Level 2. Inputs used in the Black-Scholes model for derivative liabilities include risk-free interest rate, volatility, and dividend yield. The fair value of the derivative liabilities related to the put and call option contracts is based on the quoted market price of these contracts.
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 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.
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.
11.1 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.
11.2 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.
11.3 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 June 30, 2023 was $4,079 compared to $7,559 as at December 31, 2022. 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 amount available under the ATM Program, Facility including the accordion, anticipated cash flows from operating activities and its 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.
11.4 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 receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities are minimal.
11.5 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 June 30, 2023, a 10% change in the market price of these investments would have an impact of approximately $86 on net loss.
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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)
11. Financial instruments (continued)
11.6 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 six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's lease liability is determined using the interest rate implicit in the lease and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis point would not have a significant impact on the net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
12. Related party transactions
12.1 Related Party Transactions
Blender Media Inc (“Blender”) provides digital marketing services to the Company. On October 12, 2021, the Company issued 120,000 GRC Shares to Blender as compensation for the expanded scope of digital marketing services to be provided by Blender for a contract term ending on June 27, 2022. Blender is controlled by a family member of Amir Adnani, a former director of the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred $1 (2022: $249) and $2 (2022: $498), respectively in technology expenses for website design, hosting and maintenance service provided by Blender.
Related party transactions are based on the amounts agreed to by the parties.
12.2 Transactions with Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity. Total management salaries and directors’ fees incurred for services provided by key management personnel of the Company are as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
|
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
Management salaries |
|
293 |
|
290 |
|
619 |
|
574 |
|
Directors' fees |
|
93 |
|
63 |
|
215 |
|
124 |
|
|
|
386 |
|
353 |
|
834 |
|
698 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
396 |
|
310 |
|
1,075 |
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
782 |
|
663 |
|
1,909 |
|
1,698 |
|
13. Operating segments
The Company conducts its business as a single operating segment, being the investment in royalty and mineral stream interests. Except for royalties on gold projects located in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Turkey and the United States, substantially all of the Company's assets and liabilities are held in Canada.
|
|
June 30, 2023 |
|
December 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
Non-current assets by geographical region as of: |
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
457,328 |
|
453,801 |
|
USA |
|
212,311 |
|
217,073 |
|
Total |
|
669,639 |
|
670,874 |
|
14. Subsequent events
Acquisition of Cozamin Royalty
On July 31, 2023, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an existing 1.0% net smelter return royalty from Endeavour Silver Corp. on portions of the Cozamin Copper-Silver Mine, located in Zacatecas, Mexico, (“Cozamin”) for total cash consideration of US$7.5 million. Cozamin is owned and operated by Capstone Copper Corp.
The Company also announced that it expects that, with the completion of the acquisition, the Board will suspend dividends under its previously announced dividend program to focus capital on executing its strategic priority of growing cash flow and net asset value per share through accretive acquisitions.
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Exhibit 99.2
GOLD ROYALTY CORP.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
August 10, 2023
Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
General
This management’s discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, its Annual Report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report") for the year ended September 30, 2022, and its Transition Report on Form 20-F, including the consolidated financial statements and the notes included therein, copies of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
References in this MD&A to the "Company", "Gold Royalty" and "GRC" mean Gold Royalty Corp., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") applicable to the presentation of interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
Unless otherwise stated, all information contained in this MD&A is as of August 10, 2023. Unless otherwise stated, references herein to "$" or "dollars" are to United States dollars and references to "C$" are to Canadian dollars.
Business Overview
Gold Royalty is a precious metals focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. The Company's diversified portfolio includes over 200 royalties across properties of various stages, including 4 cash flowing properties.
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") and certain of its outstanding common share purchase warrants are listed on the NYSE American under the symbols "GROY" and "GROY.WS", respectively.
Business Strategy
Since inception, the Company's stated 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 its strategy, the Company seeks out and continually reviews opportunities to expand its 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 the Company and its subsidiaries and additional properties that may be acquired 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 believes the royalty generator model provides increased volume of potential royalty opportunities, targeting opportunities with potential exploration upside.
The Company generally does not conduct development or mining operations on the properties in which it holds interests, and it is not required to contribute capital costs for these properties. The Company may, from time to time, conduct non-material exploration related activities to advance its royalty generator model.
Change of Fiscal Year End
As previously disclosed, the Company changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31 commencing with its 2023 fiscal year. As a result, this MD&A presents the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, being the second quarter of its current fiscal year.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Summary of Results
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Revenue |
|
468 |
|
1,907 |
|
1,235 |
|
2,545 |
Net loss |
|
(2,496) |
|
(3,438) |
|
(5,579) |
|
(5,826) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
(0.02) |
|
(0.03) |
|
(0.04) |
|
(0.05) |
Dividends declared per share |
|
0.01 |
|
0.01 |
|
0.02 |
|
0.01 |
Cash used in operating activities |
|
(1,337) |
|
(4,205) |
|
(3,398) |
|
(11,821) |
Non-IFRS and Other Measures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue and Land Agreement Proceeds* |
|
557 |
|
2,024 |
|
2,527 |
|
3,783 |
Cash Operating Expenses* |
|
(1,822) |
|
(2,618) |
|
(4,345) |
|
(6,383) |
Adjusted Net Loss* |
|
(2,487) |
|
(2,036) |
|
(3,805) |
|
(4,184) |
Adjusted Net Loss per share, basic and diluted* |
|
(0.02) |
|
(0.02) |
|
(0.03) |
|
(0.03) |
Total gold equivalent ounces ("GEOs")* |
|
237 |
|
1,031 |
|
639 |
|
1,376 |
Statement of Financial Position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
677,346 |
|
671,148 |
|
677,346 |
|
671,148 |
Total non-current liabilities |
|
145,169 |
|
135,298 |
|
145,169 |
|
135,298 |
* See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".
Highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Summary of Quarterly Highlights
Select royalty portfolio highlights include:
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
See “Selected Asset Updates” for further information.
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.
Acquisition of Cozamin Royalty
On July 31, 2023, the Company announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire an existing 1.0% net smelter return royalty from Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour") on portions of Cozamin for total cash consideration of $7.5 million. Cozamin is operated by Capstone Copper Corp. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company will also be granted, at closing, the option to acquire additional royalties on five contiguous concessions to the south of the existing royalty area for consideration of up to $500,000, subject to existing rights of first refusal held by the operator. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
The Company also announced on July 31, 2023 that it expects that, with the completion of the acquisition, its board of directors will suspend dividends under its previously announced dividend program to focus capital on executing its strategic priority of growing cash flow and net asset value per share through accretive acquisitions.
Canadian Malartic Property
The Company holds four royalties on portions of the Canadian Malartic Mine Property, including a 3.0% 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, East Malartic, Sladen and Sheehan zones, and all of the Jeffrey zone within the Canadian Malartic Property. The collective property is now known as the "Canadian Malartic Complex" and is owned and operated by Agnico Eagle.
The Company also holds 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 on the Radium Property.
On April 27, 2023, Agnico Eagle announced its 2023 first quarter results including an update on the Odyssey Project. At the Odyssey Project, good progress was made on underground development and surface construction activities in the first quarter of 2023. Underground development via ramp access had passed the bottom of the Odyssey South deposit and had reached the level of the first shaft access point. Shaft sinking activities have also commenced. The first production blast occurred at the Odyssey South deposit in late March 2023. Drilling activities were focused on infilling the internal zones at the Odyssey South deposit and mineral resource expansion of the East Gouldie deposit to the east and west.
On June 20, 2023, Agnico Eagle provided a further update on the Canadian Malartic Complex including the details of an updated internal study. Highlights of the updated study disclosed by Agnico Eagle:
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
On July 26, 2023, Agnico Eagle announced their second quarter financial and operating results including updated on the Odyssey Project. Agnico Eagle reiterated the highlights of the updated study and outlined that surface construction was approximately 60% complete as at June 30, 2023. Agnico Eagle further stated that the extraction of the first stope at Odyssey South in the second quarter of 2023 has shown positive reconciliation with respect to tonnes and gold grade, reflecting the potential contribution from internal zones. Agnico Eagle continues to drill to better identify the internal zones that have the potential to improve the production profile at Odyssey South. The production levels below level 36 have been redesigned to capture the potential mining recovery of these zones.
Royalty receipts from Canadian Malartic in the first half of 2023 have been lower than expected due to adjusted sequencing of production at the mine, which saw Agnico Eagle not focus on the eastern edge of the Barnat Pit where the Company's royalty is located. The Company has maintained its revenue guidance for the full year and expects to substantially recover the delayed revenue from gold production in the second half of 2023.
For more information, refer to Agnico Eagle’s news releases dated April 27, 2023,June 20, 2023 and July 26, 2023 available under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca
Côté Gold Project
The Company holds a 0.75% NSR royalty over the southern portion of the Côté Gold Project in Ontario, Canada.
On May 11, 2023, IAMGOLD disclosed that, as of March 31, 2022, the Côté Gold Project was estimated to be approximately 80% complete. Additionally, on May 16, 2023, IAMGOLD disclosed a $400 million term loan financing deal with Oaktree Capital Management and outlined that construction of the large-scale, long life Côté Gold Project was on-track and on-budget to commence production in early 2024 .
For more information, refer to IAMGOLD’s news releases dated May 11 and 16, 2023 available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Ren Project
The Company holds a 1.5% NSR and a 3.5% NPI over the Ren Project ("Ren"), part of Barrick’s Carlin Complex, in Elko County, Nevada, USA.
On May 3, 2023, Barrick reported their first quarter results and mentioned significant financial investments in equipment and development at Ren that will boost productivity and mineralization development, alongside a new paste plant at Goldstrike.
On August 8, 2023, Barrick reported its second quarter results and outlined that exploration had progressed at significant brownfields opportunities at Carlin. Barrick further outlined that drilling continues to confirm potential discoveries across the exploration pipeline in the Nevada Complex.
For further information, refer to Barrick’s news releases dated May 3, 2023 and August 8, 2023 available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Granite Creek Mine Project
The Company holds a 10.0% NPI over the Granite Creek Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA.
On July 11, 2023, i-80 provided a comprehensive update on its operations including development and exploration activities at Granite Creek. At Granite Creek, i-80 continues to advance the decline to provide multiple operational levels at the Ogee Zone. Four levels have been completed with mining continuing to ramp up with the fifth level being developed leading to the South Pacific Zone.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
i-80 disclosed that the Ogee Zone has provided positive grade reconciliation, encountering a significant amount of oxide material across the mined areas. It further disclosed that it has entered into an agreement to sell this oxide material with a third-party, while high-grade refractory mineralization continues to be trucked to Nevada Gold Mine’s "Sage Plant".
Further development of the operation continues, with the installation of the sixth dewatering well nearing completion which will allow for lower water levels and acceleration of development and mining rates. i-80 is continuing to further delineate the South Pacific Zone for mine planning and inclusion in the economic model of the underground Feasibility Study.
For further information, refer to i-80’s news releases dated July 11, 2023, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca
Fenelon Gold Project
The Company holds a 2.0% NSR royalty over current mineral resources on the Fenelon Gold Project in Québec, Canada. On June 26, 2023, Wallbridge announced a PEA for the Fenelon Gold Project.
On July 13, 2023, Wallbridge disclosed that it had resumed exploration activities at the Fenelon property which had been previously paused due to a heightened risk of forest fires.
For more information, refer to Wallbridge’s news releases dated June 26, 2023, July 13, 2023, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Jerritt Canyon Mine
The Company holds a 0.5% NSR royalty over the Jerritt Canyon Mine in Elko County, Nevada, USA. The Company also holds an incremental per ton royalty interest on the Jerritt Canyon processing facility.
On July 18, 2023 First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") announced exploration drilling results at Jerritt Canyon.
On July 20, 2023, First Majestic provided its second quarter production figures and updated guidance, including an update on activities at Jerritt Canyon during the quarter. During its partial quarter, Jerritt Canyon processed most of its remaining ore stockpiles and work-in-progress inventory throughout April and May. As of April 24, 2023, all activities at the Jerritt Canyon processing plant were suspended following the Company's previously announced temporary suspension of mining activities on March 20, 2023. During the quarter, up to three underground drill rigs completed 7,375 metres of drilling on the property. As a result of the previously announced temporary suspension at Jerritt Canyon, First Majestic has assumed there will be no gold production from Jerritt Canyon in the second half of 2023.
For more information, refer to First Majestic’s news releases dated July 18, 2023 and July 20, 2023 available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Railroad-Pinion Project
The Company holds a 0.436% NSR royalty over portions of the Railroad-Pinion Project in Elko County, Nevada, USA.
On August 3, 2023, Orla Mining Ltd. ("Orla") provided its second quarter results, including an update on activities at South Railroad during the quarter. Drilling at South Railroad began late in the second quarter and assay results are pending. Orla’s exploration objectives are to upgrade and grow resources at satellite deposits and drill test multiple targets for new discovery.
Orla is expecting the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") to file the Notice of Intent for South Railroad in the Federal Register in late 2023 or early 2024. Once the Notice of Intent is filed, public scoping meetings can commence in conjunction with the development of the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS"). The Company has engaged SWCA Environmental Consultants to manage the EIS process on behalf of the BLM as per the prescribed process. The Company anticipates awarding the Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management contract for the South Railroad Project once the Notice of Intent has been filed. Detailed engineering and design work could then commence in preparation for a construction decision following the conclusion of the National Environmental Policy Act process and receipt of the Record of Decision document.
For more information, refer to Orla Mining's news release dated August 3, 2023, 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.
On May 30, 2023, U.S. GoldMining Inc. ("US GoldMining") announced that following the successful completion of its initial public offering in April 2023 which raised gross proceeds of US$20 million, US GoldMining has approved its 2023 exploration program and budget for the Whistler gold-copper project. It further disclosed that Phase 1 of its inaugural exploration program has commenced with field crews undertaking rehabilitation work on the existing camp which will enable the commencement of core drilling, mine engineering and environmental baseline studies later in the 2023 summer field season.
For more information, refer to GoldMining’s news release dated May 30, 2023, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Croinor Gold Project
The Company holds a 2.75% NSR royalty over the Croinor Gold Project in Quebec, Canada.
On July 13, 2023 Probe Gold Inc. ("Probe") announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Croinor Gold property from Monarch Mining Corp. ("Monarch"). The Croinor Gold Project acquisition extends Probe’s land package immediately to the east of Probes’s Novador Project and increases Probe’s landholdings in Val-d’Or to 600 square kilometers. On July 28, 2023 Probe announced the completion of the acquisition.
Prior to completion of such acquisition, the Company and Monarch entered into an agreement pursuant to which Monarch was granted the right to buyback up to a 1% NSR of the Company's royalties on each of the McKenzie Break, Swanson and Croinor Gold Projects. The right is exercisable for a period of 24 months by Monarch in respect of each individual property as follows:
(a) during the initial 12 month period, for payment of $2.0 million in cash and $2.5 million in voting shares of Monarch (or its successor); and
(b) during the second 12 month period, for payment of $2.5 million in cash and $3 million in voting shares of Monarch (or its successor).
In connection with its acquisition of Croinor, the above buyback right in respect of Croinor was assigned by Monarch to Probe.
For more information, refer to Probe’s news releases dated July 13, 2023 available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Royalty Generation Update
The Company’s Royalty Generator Model had a productive quarter with two new royalties during the quarter. The Company has now generated 37 royalties since the acquisition of Ely Gold Royalties in 2021 through this model. Details of the new royalties generated during the quarter are as follows:
The Company currently has 31 properties subject to land agreements and 7 properties under lease and expects to generate $3.2 million in land agreement proceeds in 2023. The model continues to incur low operating cost with only $81,000 spent on mineral interests maintenance expense during the first half of 2023.
Outlook
Management currently believes the Company is on track to meet its previously disclosed forecast of $5.5 million and $6.5 million in total revenues and land agreement proceeds in 2023 based on the production guidance published to date by the operators of the properties underlying the Company's interests, a forecasted gold price ranging from $1,700 to $2,000 per ounce and expected payments from land agreements. The Company expects to incur $7.0 to $8.0 million in recurring cash operating expenses in 2023 (forecasted cash operating expenses, excluding transaction-related and other non-recurring expenses) which remains unchanged as well. The Company currently expects that it will generate positive net operating cash flow in 2024 (forecasted operating cash flow before movement in non-cash working capital adjusted for land agreement proceed credited against mineral properties) when select key growth projects are expected to ramp up in production, including the long-life cornerstone mines at Côté and Odyssey.
The foregoing projected outlook constitutes ''forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and is intended to provide information about management's current expectations for the Company's 2023 fiscal year. Although considered reasonable as of the date hereof, such outlook and the underlying assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from the Company's expectations as set forth herein.
In preparing the above outlook, management assumed, among other things, that the operators of the projects underlying the Company's royalties will meet expected production milestones and forecasts for the applicable period and that operators of land agreements will elect to make all expected payments over the period. See "Forward-Looking Statements".
Discussion of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to three months ended June 30, 2022
The Company had a net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.02 on a basic and diluted basis, in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.03 per share on a basic and diluted basis, for the same period of 2022. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred an Adjusted Net Loss of $2.5 million or $0.02 per share, compared to an Adjusted Net Loss of $2.0 million or $0.02 per share, for the same period in 2022. See "Non-IFRS Measures". The second quarter operating results were positively impacted by a 30% decrease in Cash Operating Expenses of $0.8 million partially offset by a $0.6 million decrease in gross profits from our royalty and land agreement business.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
See "Non-IFRS Measures". The decrease in the Company’s gross profit was principally driven by an unplanned resequencing of production at Canadian Malartic, a shortfall currently expected to be substantially recovered in the second half of 2023. The comparable period in 2022 also included a one-time recovery of revenue from past periods related to the Borden royalty, which did not occur in the same period in 2023.
The following provides a breakdown of our revenue by assets for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the three months ended |
||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Canadian Malartic |
|
58 |
|
690 |
Borden |
|
225 |
|
823 |
Jerritt Canyon |
|
78 |
|
190 |
Others |
|
107 |
|
204 |
|
|
468 |
|
1,907 |
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Cash Operating Expenses decreased by 30% from $2.6 million to $1.8 million in the same period of 2022. See "Non-IFRS Measures". The decrease in Cash Operating Expenses was primarily the result of a decrease in insurance premiums, office and technology expenses, investor communications and marketing expenses, consulting fees and professional fees in the current quarter compared to the comparative quarter. See "Non-IFRS Measures". Professional fees primarily consisted of expenses for audit and quarterly review fees, legal fees for general corporate and securities matters.
The following provides a breakdown of Cash Operating Expenses for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
Consulting fees |
|
34 |
|
352 |
|
Insurance fees |
|
324 |
|
492 |
|
Investor communications and marketing expenses |
|
192 |
|
255 |
|
Management and directors' fees |
|
386 |
|
353 |
|
Mineral interest maintenance expenses |
|
63 |
|
115 |
|
Office and technology expenses |
|
88 |
|
190 |
|
Professional fees |
|
279 |
|
477 |
|
Salaries, wages and benefits |
|
367 |
|
283 |
|
Transfer agent and regulatory fees |
|
89 |
|
101 |
|
|
|
1,822 |
|
2,618 |
|
See "Non-IFRS Measures"
During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expenses represented the vesting of share options and restricted share units granted by the Company to management, directors, employees and consultants. The share-based compensation expense also included the amortization of the fair value of shares issued by the Company to contractors for marketing services of $0.03 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized a fair value gain on its derivative liabilities of $0.01 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The change is primarily as a result of the remeasurement of the fair value of 8,849,251 warrants to purchase common shares of Ely ("Ely Warrants") outstanding up to their expiration on May 21, 2023.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized a fair value loss on its short-term investments of $0.14 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Short-term investments are measured at fair value with reference to closing foreign exchange rates and the quoted share price in the market.
During each of the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred interest expenses of $0.3 million.
Six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to six months ended June 30, 2022
The Company had a net loss of $5.5 million, or $0.04 on a basic and diluted basis, in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $5.9 million, or $0.05 per share on a basic and diluted basis, for the same period of 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred an Adjusted Net Loss of $3.8 million or $0.03 per share, compared to an Adjusted Net Loss of $4.2 million or $0.03 per share, for the
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
same period in 2022. See “Non-IFRS Measures”. The improved operating results were largely attributable to a 32% decrease in Cash Operating Expenses of $2.1 million offset by a $0.1 million decrease in gross profits. See "Non-IFRS Measures". In addition, $0.8 million royalty revenue generated from the Borden asset during the six months ended June 30, 2023 included a one-time recovery of revenue related to past periods, which did not occur during the same period in 2023.
The following provides a breakdown of our revenue by assets for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the six months ended |
||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Canadian Malartic |
|
76 |
|
754 |
Borden |
|
288 |
|
823 |
Jerritt Canyon |
|
198 |
|
371 |
Others |
|
673 |
|
597 |
|
|
1,235 |
|
2,545 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized depletion expense of $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The reduction in royalty revenue generated during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 accounts for the lower depletion charge.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023. Cash Operating Expenses decreased by 32% to $4.3 from $6.4 million, in the same period of 2022. See "Non-IFRS Measures". The change in Cash Operating Expenses was primarily the result of a decrease in insurance premiums, office and technology expenses, investor communications and marketing expenses, consulting fees and professional fees in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. See "Non-IFRS Measures". Professional fees primarily consisted of expenses for audit and quarterly review fees and legal fees for general corporate and securities matters.
The following provides a breakdown of Cash Operating Expenses for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the six months ended |
||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
($) |
|
($) |
Consulting fees |
|
83 |
|
839 |
Insurance fees |
|
718 |
|
1,019 |
Investor communications and marketing expenses |
|
422 |
|
592 |
Management and directors' fees |
|
834 |
|
698 |
Mineral interest maintenance expenses |
|
81 |
|
162 |
Office and technology expenses |
|
315 |
|
368 |
Professional fees |
|
1,075 |
|
1,842 |
Salaries, wages and benefits |
|
577 |
|
533 |
Transfer agent and regulatory fees |
|
240 |
|
330 |
|
|
4,345 |
|
6,383 |
See "Non-IFRS Measures"
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expenses represented the vesting of share options, restricted shares and restricted share units granted by the Company to management, directors, employees and consultants. The share-based compensation expense also included the amortization of the fair value of shares issued by the Company to contractors for marketing services of $0.06 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized a fair value gain on its derivative liabilities of $0.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively. The change is primarily as a result of the remeasurement of the fair value of 8,849,251 warrants to purchase common shares of the Company that were outstanding up to their expiration on May 21, 2023.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized a fair value loss on its short-term investments of $0.08 million and gain of $0.2 million, respectively. Short-term investments are measured at fair value with reference to closing foreign exchange rates and the quoted share price in the market.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred interest expenses of $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The Company incurred a loss on loan modification of $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023 resulting from the amendment of its existing credit facility.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
|
|
As at |
|
As at |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
4,598 |
|
5,847 |
Short-term investments |
|
1,181 |
|
3,840 |
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) |
|
4,079 |
|
7,559 |
Total assets |
|
677,346 |
|
682,410 |
Total current liabilities |
|
3,628 |
|
3,977 |
Total non-current liabilities |
|
145,169 |
|
144,782 |
Shareholders’ equity |
|
528,549 |
|
533,651 |
As at June 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $4.6 million and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $5.8 million. This compares to cash and cash equivalents of $5.8 million and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $9.7 million at December 31, 2022. As at June 30, 2023, the Company had working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $4.0 million as compared to $7.6 million as at December 31, 2022. Short-term investments consist of marketable securities held by the Company. Working capital consists of current assets, which is made up of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and prepaids and other receivables, less current liabilities, which is made up of accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and current portion of derivative liabilities.
As previously announced, in August 2022, the Company established an at-the-market equity program (the "ATM Program") with a syndicate of agents led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., and including BMO Capital Markets Corp., H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC, Haywood Securities Inc., Laurentian Bank Securities Inc., Laurentian Capital (USA) Inc., Raymond James Ltd. and Raymond James & Associates Inc. (collectively, the "Agents"), which allows the Company to issue up to $50.0 million in GRC Shares from treasury to the public from time to time through the facilities of the NYSE. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, a total of 496,438 GRC Shares were distributed by the Company for net proceeds of $1.3 million (gross proceeds of $1.3 million), including 80,710 GRC Shares distributed during the three months ended June 30, 2023 in April 2023 for net proceeds of $0.2 million (gross proceeds of $0.2 million). Such distributions were made to position the Company to complete acquisitions such as the recently announced Cozamin royalty. Such distributions were through the facilities of the NYSE. Total commissions paid to the Agents under the ATM Program were $0.004 million and $0.03 million, respectively, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. No GRC Shares were distributed under the ATM Program prior to the six months ended June 30, 2023. Since April 2023, in light of, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of GRC Shares and its liquidity requirements, the Company has not made any further distributions under the ATM Program. The ATM Program expires on September 1, 2023, and the Company does not anticipate making further distributions under the ATM Program prior to its expiry.
On February 13, 2023, the Company announced an amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal and the National Bank of Canada to expand its existing secured revolving credit facility by $10 million to $35 million. The expanded credit facility (the "Facility") consists of a $20 million secured revolving credit facility, with an accordion feature providing for an additional $15 million of availability (the "Accordion"), as further described below. The Facility, secured against the 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 Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") Rate plus a margin of 4.00% per annum, as applicable. The Facility has a maturity date of March 31, 2025. The exercise of the Accordion is subject to certain additional conditions and the satisfaction of financial covenants. As at June 30, 2023, $10 million was drawn under the Facility.
The Company’s principal sources of financing to date have been the prior issuance of GRC Shares, by way of private placement, and initial public offering, the Facility and revenue generated by its royalty and other mineral interests. The Company also had $4.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $1.2 million of marketable securities as at June 30, 2023. Based on the Company's amended Facility, available cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, the ATM Program and expected revenue, the Company believe that it has sufficient liquidity to meet the Company's 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 through revenue generated from royalty interests held, issuance of securities pursuant to equity financings and short-term or long-term loans. Capital markets may not be receptive to offerings of new equity from treasury or debt, 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.
See “Financial Instruments and Risk Management” for more information regarding liquidity risks associated with financial instruments.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Cash Flows
Three months ended June 30, 2023
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended June 30, 2023 of $1.3 million reflected a net loss of $2.5 million offset by non-cash items including the Company’s share-based compensation of $0.8 million, interest expenses of $0.3 million, change in fair value of derivative liability of $0.01 million, change in fair value of short-term investments of $0.1 million, depletion and depreciation charge of $0.22 million, other income of $0.05 million and deferred tax expense of $0.02 million. Non-cash working capital changes include a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.1 million, a decrease in prepaids and other receivables of $0.5 million and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $0.6 million.
Investing Activities
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company made an investment in royalties and other mineral interests of $0.12 million, received cash proceeds from disposal of marketable securities of $1.7 million, received land agreement payments of approximately $0.1 million and received dividend and interest income totaling $0.04 million.
Financing Activities
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was $2.6 million which primarily represented proceed from distribution of shares of $0.4 million, interest payment of $0.3 million and dividend payment of $2.6 million.
Six months ended June 30, 2023
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 of $3.4 million reflected a net loss of $5.6 million offset by non-cash items including the Company’s share-based compensation of $1.7 million, interest expenses of $.6 million, change in fair value of derivative liability of $0.2 million, change in fair value of short-term investments of $0.08 million, depletion and depreciation charge of $0.4 million, other income of $0.09 million and deferred tax recovery of $0.1 million. Non-cash working capital changes include a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.3 million, an increase in prepaids and other receivables of $0.4 million and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $0.07 million.
Investing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company made an investment in royalties and other mineral interests of $0.14 million, received cash proceeds from disposal of marketable securities of $2.6 million, received land agreement payments of approximately $1.2 million and received dividend and interest income totaling $0.07 million.
Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was $1.7 million which primarily represented proceed from distribution of shares of $0.2 million, interest payment of $0.4 million and dividend payment of $2.6 million.
Contractual Obligations
As at June 30, 2023, the Company has the following contractual obligations, including payments due for each of the next five years and thereafter:
|
|
Payments Due by Period |
|
|||||||||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
Total |
|
|
Less than 1 year |
|
|
1 – 3 years |
|
|
4 – 5 years |
|
|
After 5 years |
|
|||||
Lease obligation |
|
$ |
273 |
|
|
$ |
57 |
|
|
$ |
209 |
|
|
$ |
7 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Revolving credit facility |
|
$ |
9,931 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,931 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total |
|
$ |
10,204 |
|
|
$ |
57 |
|
|
$ |
10,140 |
|
|
$ |
7 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
10
Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
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) GEOs; (iii) Total Revenue and Land Agreement Proceeds: 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 is calculated by adding land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties and deducting the following from net income: Transaction related and non-recurring general administrative expenses1, share of (income)/loss and dilution income in associate, impairment, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities and short-term investments, loss on loan modification, foreign exchange gain/(loss), other income/(expense) and land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties. 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. The Company included this information as 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 table below provides a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Net loss |
|
(2,496) |
|
(3,438) |
|
(5,579) |
|
(5,826) |
Land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties |
|
89 |
|
117 |
|
1,292 |
|
1,238 |
Transaction related and non-recurring administrative expenses |
|
176 |
|
575 |
|
635 |
|
1,535 |
Share of (income)/loss in associate |
|
(350) |
|
47 |
|
(222) |
|
155 |
Dilution income in associate |
|
(12) |
|
(20) |
|
(12) |
|
(100) |
Impairment of royalty |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,821 |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
|
(9) |
|
(2,836) |
|
(239) |
|
(4,634) |
Change in fair value of short-term investments |
|
135 |
|
3,627 |
|
77 |
|
(248) |
Loss on loan modification |
|
— |
|
— |
|
249 |
|
— |
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss |
|
59 |
|
3 |
|
107 |
|
(10) |
Other income |
|
(79) |
|
(111) |
|
(113) |
|
(115) |
Adjusted Net Loss |
|
(2,487) |
|
(2,036) |
|
(3,805) |
|
(4,184) |
Weighted average number of common shares |
|
144,560,621 |
|
134,372,502 |
|
144,425,846 |
|
134,196,906 |
Adjusted Net Loss per Share, basic and diluted |
|
(0.02) |
|
(0.02) |
|
(0.03) |
|
(0.03) |
[1] Transaction related and non-recurring general administrative expenses are a supplementary financial measure comprised of operating expenses that are not expected to be incurred on an ongoing basis. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, transaction related and non-recurring administrative expenses related primarily to professional fees related to changing the Company’s fiscal year-end, tax restructuring following the completion of corporate transactions, establishing a dividend reinvestment and finance programs and select corporate development activities and in the same periods of 2022, related primarily to consulting fees and professional fees associated with corporate transactions.
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Total GEOs are determined by dividing revenue by the following average gold prices:
|
|
Units |
|
Average Gold Price |
Three months ended June 30, 2022 |
|
(US$/oz) |
|
1,850 |
Three months ended June 30, 2023 |
|
(US$/oz) |
|
1,978 |
Six months ended June 30, 2022 |
|
(US$/oz) |
|
1,850 |
Six months ended June 30, 2023 |
|
(US$/oz) |
|
1,933 |
Total Revenue and Land Agreement Proceeds are determined by adding land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties to total revenue. The Company has included this information as management believes certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other gold royalty companies in the precious metal mining industry. Below is a reconciliation of our Total Revenue and Land Agreement Proceeds to total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Royalty |
|
399 |
|
1,727 |
|
633 |
|
1,986 |
Advance minimum royalty |
|
25 |
|
25 |
|
356 |
|
313 |
Land agreement proceeds |
|
133 |
|
272 |
|
1,538 |
|
1,484 |
Total Revenue and Land Agreement Proceeds |
|
557 |
|
2,024 |
|
2,527 |
|
3,783 |
Land agreement proceeds credited against mineral properties |
|
(89) |
|
(117) |
|
(1,292) |
|
(1,238) |
Revenue |
|
468 |
|
1,907 |
|
1,235 |
|
2,545 |
Cash Operating Expenses are determined by adding the impact of non-cash expenses, revenue, other income and tax expense or recovery to net loss. 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 table below provides a reconciliation of net loss to Cash Operating Expenses.
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
For the six months ended |
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Net loss |
|
(2,496) |
|
(3,438) |
|
(5,579) |
|
(5,826) |
Non-cash expenses, revenue, other income and tax recovery: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
(468) |
|
(1,907) |
|
(1,235) |
|
(2,545) |
Other income |
|
(79) |
|
(111) |
|
(113) |
|
(115) |
Depletion |
|
204 |
|
1,037 |
|
321 |
|
1,525 |
Depreciation |
|
16 |
|
21 |
|
37 |
|
36 |
Share-based compensation |
|
828 |
|
705 |
|
1,708 |
|
1,851 |
Share of (income)/loss in associate |
|
(350) |
|
47 |
|
(222) |
|
155 |
Dilution income in associate |
|
(12) |
|
(20) |
|
(12) |
|
(100) |
Impairment of royalty |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
3,821 |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
|
(9) |
|
(2,836) |
|
(239) |
|
(4,634) |
Change in fair value of short-term investments |
|
135 |
|
3,627 |
|
77 |
|
(248) |
Loss on loan modification |
|
— |
|
— |
|
249 |
|
— |
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss |
|
59 |
|
3 |
|
107 |
|
(10) |
Interest expense |
|
328 |
|
269 |
|
622 |
|
374 |
Tax expense / (recovery) |
|
22 |
|
(15) |
|
(66) |
|
(667) |
Cash Operating Expenses |
|
(1,822) |
|
(2,618) |
|
(4,345) |
|
(6,383) |
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
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 |
|
Dividends declared per share |
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
September 30, 2021 |
|
192 |
|
(9,215) |
|
(0.17) |
|
— |
December 31, 2021 |
|
533 |
|
(6,841) |
|
(0.06) |
|
— |
March 31, 2022 |
|
638 |
|
(2,388) |
|
(0.02) |
|
0.01 |
June 30, 2022 |
|
1,907 |
|
(3,438) |
|
(0.03) |
|
0.01 |
September 30, 2022 |
|
866 |
|
(4,677) |
|
(0.03) |
|
0.01 |
December 31, 2022 |
|
582 |
|
(2,204) |
|
(0.02) |
|
0.01 |
March 31, 2023 |
|
767 |
|
(3,083) |
|
(0.02) |
|
0.01 |
June 30, 2023 |
|
468 |
|
(2,496) |
|
(0.02) |
|
0.01 |
Changes in net loss from quarter to quarter for the period from incorporation to date have been affected primarily by corporate activity, including transactional activities, following the Company’s initial public offering, professional and consulting fees incurred in connection with corporate acquisitions, business combinations and other corporate development activities, changes in fair value in short-term investment and derivatives during the respective periods, offset by revenue.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As at June 30, 2023, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
Related Party Transactions
Blender Media Inc. ("Blender") provides digital marketing services to the Company. On October 12, 2021, the Company issued 120,000 GRC Shares to Blender as compensation for the expanded scope of digital marketing services to be provided by Blender for a contract term ending on June 27, 2022. Blender is controlled by a family member of Amir Adnani, a former director of the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred $0.001 million (2022: $0.2 million) and $0.002 (2022: $0.5 million), respectively in technology expenses for website design, hosting and maintenance service provided by Blender.
Transactions with Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity. Total management salaries and directors’ fees incurred for services provided by key management personnel of the Company are as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended |
For the six months ended |
|
||||
|
|
June 30 |
June 30 |
|
||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
(in thousands of dollars) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
($) |
|
($) |
|
Management salaries |
|
293 |
|
290 |
619 |
|
574 |
|
Directors’ fees |
|
93 |
|
63 |
215 |
|
124 |
|
|
|
386 |
|
353 |
834 |
|
698 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
396 |
|
310 |
1,075 |
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
782 |
|
663 |
1,909 |
|
1,698 |
|
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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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
Information about significant sources of estimation uncertainty is 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 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
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
operations. The Company’s working capital (current assets less current liabilities) as at June 30, 2023 was $4.1 million compared to $7.6 million as at December 31, 2022. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities and loan 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 amount available under the ATM Program, the Facility including the Accordion, anticipated cash flows from operating activities and its 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 receivable, 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 June 30, 2023, a 10% change in the market price of these investments would have an impact of approximately $0.1 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 six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's lease liability is determined using the interest rate implicit in the lease and an increase (decrease) of 10 basis point would not have a significant impact on the net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Outstanding Share Data
As at the date hereof, the Company has 144,970,285 GRC Shares, 10,350,000 common share purchase warrants, 769,079 restricted share units and 7,766,211 share options outstanding. In addition, there are 2,430,000 Ely Warrants outstanding as at the date hereof, representing 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. Accordingly, the Ely Warrants are exercisable into 595,350 GRC Shares.
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 six months ended June 30, 2023 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
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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
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 six months ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the ICFR. No such changes were identified through their evaluation.
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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Gold Royalty Corp.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023
This list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligations 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.
Technical Information
Except where otherwise stated, the disclosure herein relating to the properties underlying the Company’s royalty and other interests is based on information publicly disclosed by the owners and operators of such properties. Specifically, 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.
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.
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: August 10, 2023 |
|
|
|
/s/ David Garofalo |
|
David Garofalo |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
1
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: August 10, 2023 |
|
|
|
/s/ Andrew Gubbels |
|
Andrew Gubbels |
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|
1