Altius Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Altius Minerals (ALS:TSX) (ATUSF: OTCQX) has renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to purchase up to 1,865,313 common shares, representing approximately 4.01% of its outstanding shares. The NCIB will run from August 22, 2024, to August 21, 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Altius can purchase a maximum of 16,351 shares daily through TSX facilities. Under its current NCIB ending August 21, 2024, Altius has bought 871,100 shares at an average price of $19.76. The company believes this represents an appropriate use of funds when the market price is below the anticipated cash flows and underlying asset values. Altius has maintained an active NCIB program annually since 2010.

Positive

• Altius can repurchase up to 1,865,313 common shares, potentially increasing shareholder value
• The company has consistently maintained an NCIB program since 2010, showing commitment to shareholder returns
• Current NCIB resulted in 871,100 shares repurchased at $19.76 average price, potentially indicating undervaluation

Negative

• Share repurchases may reduce the company's cash reserves
• The need for share buybacks could suggest lack of better investment opportunities for growth

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altius Minerals Corporation (ALS:TSX) (ATUSF: OTCQX) (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) by which it may purchase at market price up to 1,865,313 common shares (“Shares”), being approximately 4.01% of the 46,467,476 common shares issued and outstanding as of August 12, 2024, through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) or a Canadian alternative trading system. The bid is subject to regulatory approval. The NCIB will commence August 22, 2024 and will end no later than August 21, 2025. Any Shares purchased during the NCIB will be cancelled and returned to treasury.

The TSX rules permit Altius to purchase daily, through TSX facilities, a maximum of 16,351 Shares under the NCIB, being approximately 25% of the average daily trading volume (ADTV) of 65,406 shares in the preceding six calendar months of trading prior to the bid.

Under its current NCIB, which commenced on August 22, 2023 and will terminate on August 21, 2024, Altius has purchased, as of August 12, 2024, a total of 871,100 Shares through market purchases on the TSX at a weighted average price of $19.76 per Share, while its approval allowed for it to purchase a maximum number of 1,996,856 Shares.

The reason for the NCIB is that, in the opinion of the board of directors, the value of Altius, based on anticipated cash flows and underlying asset values, is from time to time greater than the market price of the Shares and accordingly the acquisition of Shares under the NCIB represents an appropriate use of funds. Altius has had an active NCIB program every year since 2010.

About Altius

Altius’s strategy is to create per share growth through a diversified portfolio of royalty assets that relate to long life, high margin operations. This strategy further provides shareholders with exposures that are well aligned with sustainability-related global growth trends including the electricity generation transition from fossil fuel to renewables, transportation electrification, reduced emissions from steelmaking and increasing agricultural yield requirements. These macro-trends each hold the potential to cause increased demand for many of Altius’s commodity exposures including copper, renewable based electricity, several key battery metals (lithium, nickel and cobalt), clean iron ore, and potash. In addition, Altius runs a successful Project Generation business that originates mineral projects for sale to developers in exchange for equity positions and royalties. Altius has 46,467,476 common shares issued and outstanding that are listed on Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange. It is a member of both the S&P/TSX Small Cap and S&P/TSX Global Mining Indices.

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For further information, please contact:

Chad Wells

Email: Cwells@altiusminerals.com

Tel: 1.877.576.2209

Flora Wood

Email: Fwood@altiusminerals.com

Tel: 1.877.576.2209

Direct: 1.416.346.9020

Source: Altius Minerals Corporation

FAQ

What is the maximum number of shares Altius Minerals (ATUSF) can repurchase under the new NCIB?

Altius Minerals can repurchase up to 1,865,313 common shares under the new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), which represents approximately 4.01% of the company's issued and outstanding shares as of August 12, 2024.

When does Altius Minerals' (ATUSF) new NCIB program start and end?

The new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program for Altius Minerals is set to commence on August 22, 2024, and will end no later than August 21, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

How many shares has Altius Minerals (ATUSF) purchased under its current NCIB program?

As of August 12, 2024, Altius Minerals has purchased a total of 871,100 shares through market purchases on the TSX at a weighted average price of $19.76 per share under its current NCIB program, which began on August 22, 2023.

What is the daily purchase limit for Altius Minerals (ATUSF) under the new NCIB?

Altius Minerals can purchase a maximum of 16,351 shares daily through TSX facilities under the new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), which is approximately 25% of the average daily trading volume in the preceding six calendar months.