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Last update: May 6, 2025
Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (with its subsidiaries, “Triple Flag” or the “Company”) (TSX: TFPM, NYSE: TFPM) announced its results for the first quarter of 2025 and declared a dividend of US$0.055 per common share to be paid on June 16, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in US dollars.
“Our operating cash flow per share increased by 74% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, underpinned by strong performance from Northparkes and Cerro Lindo. This record start to the year has positioned us well, and guidance for 2025 of 105,000 to 115,000 GEOs remains unchanged,” commented Sheldon Vanderkooy, CEO. “Triple Flag has also maintained a solid pace of acquisitions through the last four months, including the precious metals streams on the Arcata and Azuca mines in Peru, and more recently, the proposed acquisition of Orogen Royalties and its 1.0% NSR royalty on the Expanded Silicon gold project in Nevada. Expanded Silicon is a top-tier gold asset located in a premier jurisdiction that is operated by one of the world’s most successful producers. The exploration potential of this asset is unparalleled, and we look forward to the completion of this transaction in the third quarter of this year.”
Q1 2025 Financial Highlights
Q1 2025 |
Q1 2024 |
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Revenue |
$82.2 million |
$57.5 million |
Gold Equivalent Ounces (“GEOs”)1 |
28,761 |
27,794 |
Net Earnings (per share) |
$45.5 million ($0.23) |
$17.4 million ($0.09) |
Adjusted Net Earnings2 (per share) |
$40.7 million ($0.20) |
$22.2 million ($0.11) |
Operating Cash Flow |
$65.9 million |
$38.9 million |
Operating Cash Flow per Share |
$0.33 |
$0.19 |
Adjusted EBITDA3 |
$70.7 million |
$46.0 million |
Asset Margin4 |
93% |
92% |
GEOs Sold by Commodity and Revenue by Commodity
Three Months Ended March 31 |
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2025 |
2024 |
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GEOs1 |
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Gold |
21,944 |
17,646 |
Silver |
6,817 |
9,485 |
Other |
— |
663 |
Total |
28,761 |
27,794 |
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Revenue ($ thousands) |
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Gold |
62,752 |
36,524 |
Silver |
19,493 |
19,632 |
Other |
— |
1,372 |
Total |
82,245 |
57,528 |
Corporate Updates
Quarterly Portfolio Updates
Australia:
Latin America:
North America:
Rest of World:
Conference Call Details
A conference call and live webcast presentation will be held on May 7, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT) to discuss these results. The live webcast can be accessed by visiting the Events and Presentations page on the Company’s website at: www.tripleflagpm.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the website for one year following the webcast.
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About Triple Flag Precious Metals
Triple Flag is a precious metals streaming and royalty company. We offer investors exposure to gold and silver from a total of 236 assets, consisting of 17 streams and 219 royalties, primarily from the Americas and Australia. These streams and royalties are tied to mining assets at various stages of the mine life cycle, including 30 producing mines and 206 development and exploration stage projects. Triple Flag is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker “TFPM”.
Qualified Person
James Lill, Director, Mining for Triple Flag Precious Metals and a “qualified person” under NI 43-101 has reviewed and approved the written scientific and technical disclosures contained in this press release.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, respectively (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking information”). Forward-looking information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “outlook”, “forecasts”, “projection”, “prospects”, “strategy”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or terminology which states that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s annual and five-year guidance, operational and corporate developments for the Company, developments in respect of the Company’s portfolio of royalties and streams and related interests and those developments at certain of the mines, projects or properties that underlie the Company’s interests, strengths, characteristics, the payment of a dividend by the Company, the conduct of the conference call to discuss the financial results for the first quarter of 2025, our assessments of, and expectations for, future periods (including, but not limited to, the long-term sales outlook for GEOs), and expected timing and completion of the proposed acquisition of Orogen Royalties Inc. and its 1.0% NSR royalty on the Expanded Silicon gold project. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding possible future events or circumstances.
The forward-looking information included in this news release is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we currently believe are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is also based upon a number of assumptions, including the ongoing operation of the properties in which we hold a stream or royalty interest by the owners or operators of such properties in a manner consistent with past practice; the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties; and the accuracy of publicly disclosed expectations for the development of underlying properties that are not yet in production. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, the following: assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions and the execution of our business strategies; that operations, or ramp-up where applicable, at properties in which we hold a royalty, stream or other interest continue without further interruption through the period; and the absence of any other factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated, intended or implied. Despite a careful process to prepare and review the forward-looking information, there can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is also subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those set forth under the caption “Risk and Risk Management” in our management’s discussion and analysis in respect of the first quarter of 2025 and the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed annual information form, each of which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. In addition, we note that Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability and Inferred Resources are considered too geologically speculative for the application of economic considerations.
Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other risk factors not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents our expectations as of the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. We disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. All of the forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.
Cautionary Statement to U.S. Investors
Information contained or referenced in this press release or in the documents referenced herein concerning the properties, technical information and operations of Triple Flag has been prepared in accordance with requirements and standards under Canadian securities laws, which differ from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S-K 1300”). Because the Company is eligible for the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System adopted by the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators, Triple Flag is not required to present disclosure regarding its mineral properties in compliance with S-K 1300. Accordingly, certain information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.
Technical and Third-Party Information:
Triple Flag does not own, develop or mine the underlying properties on which it holds stream or royalty interests. As a royalty or stream holder, Triple Flag has limited, if any, access to properties included in its asset portfolio. As a result, Triple Flag is dependent on the owners or operators of the properties and their qualified persons to provide information to Triple Flag and on publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the properties on which Triple Flag holds stream, royalty or other similar interests. Triple Flag generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information. Although Triple Flag does not believe that such information is inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate.
Endnotes
Endnote 1: Gold Equivalent Ounces (“GEOs”)
GEOs are a non-IFRS measure that are based on stream and related interests as well as royalty interests and are calculated on a quarterly basis by dividing all revenue from such interests for the quarter by the average gold price during such quarter. The gold price is determined based on the LBMA PM fix. For periods longer than one quarter, GEOs are summed for each quarter in the period. Management uses this measure internally to evaluate our underlying operating performance across our stream and royalty portfolio for the reporting periods presented and to assist with the planning and forecasting of future operating results. GEOs are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. The measures are not necessarily indicative of gross profit or operating cash flow as determined under IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies may calculate these measures differently. The following table reconciles GEOs to revenue, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure:
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Three months ended |
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March 31 |
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($ thousands, except average gold price and GEOs information) |
2025 |
2024 |
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Revenue |
82,245 |
57,528 |
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Average gold price per ounce |
2,860 |
2,070 |
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GEOs |
28,761 |
27,794 |
Endnote 2: Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Net Earnings per Share
Adjusted net earnings is a non‑IFRS financial measure, which excludes the following from net earnings:
Management uses this measure internally to evaluate our underlying operating performance for the reporting periods presented and to assist with the planning and forecasting of future operating results. Management believes that adjusted net earnings is a useful measure of our performance because impairment charges, write-downs, and reversals, including expected credit losses, gain/loss on sale or disposition of assets/mineral interests, foreign currency translation gains/losses, increase/decrease in fair value of investments and prepaid gold interests, and non-recurring charges do not reflect the underlying operating performance of our core business and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. The tax effect is also excluded to reconcile the amounts on a post-tax basis, consistent with net earnings. Management’s internal budgets and forecasts and public guidance do not reflect the types of items we adjust for. Consequently, the presentation of adjusted net earnings enables users to better understand the underlying operating performance of our core business through the eyes of management. Management periodically evaluates the components of adjusted net earnings based on an internal assessment of performance measures that are useful for evaluating the operating performance of our business and a review of the non-IFRS measures used by industry analysts and other streaming and royalty companies. Adjusted net earnings is intended to provide additional information only and does not have any standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. The measures are not necessarily indicative of gross profit or operating cash flow as determined under IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies may calculate these measures differently. The following table reconciles adjusted net earnings to net earnings, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings
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Three months ended |
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March 31 |
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($ thousands, except share and per share information) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
45,521 |
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$ |
17,424 |
Impairment charges and expected credit losses1 |
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— |
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6,262 |
Foreign currency translation gain |
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(89) |
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(40) |
Increase in fair value of investments and prepaid gold interests |
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(5,617) |
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(1,677) |
Income tax effect |
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862 |
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211 |
Adjusted net earnings |
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$ |
40,677 |
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$ |
22,180 |
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic |
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200,944,812 |
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201,140,642 |
Net earnings per share |
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
0.09 |
Adjusted net earnings per share |
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$ |
0.20 |
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$ |
0.11 |
Endnote 3: Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non‑IFRS financial measure, which excludes the following from net earnings:
Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is a valuable indicator of our ability to generate liquidity by producing operating cash flow to fund working capital needs, service debt obligations and fund acquisitions. Management uses adjusted EBITDA for this purpose. Adjusted EBITDA is also frequently used by investors and analysts for valuation purposes, whereby adjusted EBITDA is multiplied by a factor or ‘‘multiple’’ that is based on an observed or inferred relationship between adjusted EBITDA and market values to determine the approximate total enterprise value of a company.
In addition to excluding income tax expense, finance costs net, and depletion and amortization, adjusted EBITDA also removes the effect of impairment charges, write-downs, and reversals, including expected credit losses, gain/loss on sale or disposition of assets/mineral interests, foreign currency translation gains/losses, increase/decrease in fair value of investments and prepaid gold interests, non-cash cost of sales related to prepaid gold interests and other and non-recurring charges. We believe these items provide a greater level of consistency with the adjusting items included in our adjusted net earnings reconciliation, with the exception that these amounts are adjusted to remove any impact of income tax expense as they do not affect adjusted EBITDA. We believe this additional information will assist analysts, investors and our shareholders to better understand our ability to generate liquidity from operating cash flow, by excluding these amounts from the calculation as they are not indicative of the performance of our core business and not necessarily reflective of the underlying operating results for the periods presented.
Adjusted EBITDA is intended to provide additional information to investors and analysts and does not have any standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily indicative of operating profit or operating cash flow as determined under IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently. The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net earnings, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA
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Three months ended |
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March 31 |
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($ thousands) |
2025 |
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2024 |
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Net earnings |
$ |
45,521 |
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$ |
17,424 |
Finance costs, net |
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601 |
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1,294 |
Income tax expense |
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4,001 |
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2,718 |
Depletion and amortization |
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20,634 |
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17,810 |
Impairment charges and expected credit losses1 |
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— |
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6,262 |
Non-cash cost of sales related to prepaid gold interests and other |
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5,643 |
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2,173 |
Foreign currency translation gain |
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(89) |
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(40) |
Increase in fair value of investments and prepaid gold interests |
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(5,617) |
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(1,677) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
70,694 |
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$ |
45,964 |
Endnote 4: Gross Profit Margin and Asset Margin
Gross profit margin is an IFRS Accounting Standards financial measure which we define as gross profit divided by revenue. Asset margin is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define by taking gross profit and adding back depletion and non-cash cost of sales related to prepaid gold interests and other and dividing by revenue. We use gross profit margin to assess profitability of our metal sales and asset margin to evaluate our performance in increasing revenue, containing costs and providing a useful comparison to our peers. Asset margin is intended to provide additional information only and does not have any standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. The following table reconciles asset margin to gross profit margin, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure:
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March 31 |
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($ thousands except Gross profit margin and Asset margin) |
2025 |
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2024 |
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Revenue |
$ |
82,245 |
$ |
57,528 |
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Less: Cost of sales |
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(32,311) |
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(24,269) |
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Gross profit |
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49,934 |
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33,259 |
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Gross profit margin |
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61% |
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58% |
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Gross profit |
$ |
49,934 |
$ |
33,259 |
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Add: Depletion |
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20,549 |
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17,720 |
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Add: Non-cash cost of sales related to prepaid gold interests and other |
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5,643 |
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2,173 |
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76,126 |
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53,152 |
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Revenue |
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82,245 |
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57,528 |
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Asset margin |
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93% |
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92% |
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i Refer to Westgold’s press release dated September 16, 2024, “Fletcher Exploration Target Defined at 1.6 - 2.1Moz Au”. |
ii Refer to Westgold’s press release dated September 16, 2024, “2024 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. |
iii Refer to Nexa’s press release dated March 27, 2025, “Nexa Resources Announces 2024 Year-End Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources”. |
iv Refer to Coeur’s press release dated February 18, 2025, “Coeur Reports Year-End 2024 Mineral Reserves and Resources and Provides Palmarejo Exploration Update”. |
v Refer to Mayfair’s press release dated September 10, 2024, “Mayfair Gold Updates Fenn-Gib Open-Pit Mineral Resource and Initiates an Expanded Metallurgical Test Program”. |
vi Refer to Newfound’s press release dated March 24, 2025, “New Found Gold Corp. Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate”. |
vii Refer to Montage’s press release dated April 8, 2025, “Montage Gold Delineates Higher Grade Satellite Deposits At Its Koné Project Where Construction Continues to Rapidly Advance”. |
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