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Overview of EMX Royalty Corporation
EMX Royalty Corporation (NYSE American: EMX, TSXV: EMX) is a Vancouver-based precious and base metals royalty company that specializes in the acquisition, generation, and management of royalty interests in mining properties worldwide. Leveraging a unique dual-pronged strategy, EMX generates royalties organically through its exploration expertise while also acquiring existing royalty interests and strategic investments in high-potential mining projects. This approach provides EMX with exposure to a diverse range of commodities, including gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, and iron.
Business Model and Revenue Streams
EMX’s business model is built on three key pillars:
- Royalty Generation: EMX identifies and stakes prospective mineral properties, advancing them through early-stage exploration before partnering with other companies to fund further development. In return, EMX retains royalty interests in these projects.
- Royalty Acquisition: The company acquires existing royalties from third parties, targeting properties with near-term production potential or significant exploration upside.
- Strategic Investments: EMX invests in mining companies with promising assets, often securing royalties as part of these transactions.
This diversified approach allows EMX to benefit from discovery, development, and commodity price appreciation while minimizing the operational risks associated with direct mining activities.
Global Portfolio and Geographic Diversification
EMX’s royalty and property portfolio spans key mining regions across the globe, including:
- North America: Significant royalty interests in copper and gold projects in the United States and Canada, including the Viscaria copper project in Sweden and the Timok project in Serbia.
- Europe: Exploration and royalty interests in prolific mining districts in Norway, Sweden, and Turkey, targeting polymetallic and precious metal deposits.
- South America: Recent acquisitions in Peru, including a 2% NSR royalty on the Chapi copper mine, highlight EMX’s focus on the Paleocene-Eocene copper-molybdenum belt.
- Australia and New Zealand: Portfolio properties targeting gold and base metals in established mining jurisdictions.
This geographic diversification reduces risk and provides exposure to a wide array of commodities and mining jurisdictions.
Competitive Advantages
EMX stands out in the royalty sector due to its:
- Dual Strategy: Combining royalty generation with acquisitions enables EMX to create a pipeline of high-quality assets while capitalizing on existing opportunities.
- Technical Expertise: The company’s in-house geological team identifies undervalued assets and adds value through early-stage exploration.
- Partnerships: Collaborations with leading mining operators and strategic investors, such as Franco-Nevada Corporation, enhance its project pipeline and financial flexibility.
- Global Presence: A diversified portfolio across multiple continents reduces geopolitical and commodity-specific risks.
Industry Context and Market Significance
The royalty and streaming model has gained traction as a low-risk, high-margin approach to investing in the mining sector. EMX’s focus on copper, gold, and other critical metals aligns with growing global demand driven by technological advancements, electrification, and renewable energy initiatives. By securing royalties in regions with established mining infrastructure, EMX positions itself to benefit from long-term industry trends.
EMX Royalty (NYSE American: EMX) (TSXV: EMX) has announced the resignation of board member Chris Wright following his confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Energy. Wright was confirmed by a bipartisan Senate vote on February 3, 2025, and will join President Trump's Cabinet in Washington, D.C.
Wright, known for his innovations in the energy sector and co-founding the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, has been an active participant in EMX board meetings and management discussions. The company expressed gratitude for Wright's contributions and anticipates observing his leadership in shaping U.S. energy policy.
EMX Royalty has acquired an additional 1% Net Smelter Returns (NSR) royalty interest on the Chapi Copper Mine Property in Peru for US$7,000,000 from Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.C. (MPC). This acquisition brings EMX's total NSR royalty on the property to 2%, representing a total investment of US$10,000,000.
The royalty agreement covers approximately 26,000 hectares and includes a 2% NSR on minerals produced from the property, as well as minerals processed at the Chapi Mine facilities from outside the property area. The agreement also features a two-kilometer area of interest (AOI), ensuring that any property acquired by MPC within this zone will be subject to the same 2% NSR royalty.
EMX Royalty (NYSE American: EMX) (TSXV: EMX) reported ending the year with approximately $27 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35 million in long-term debt maturing in July 2029 with Franco Nevada The company completed several transactions in Q4 2024:
1. Sold all holdings in Ensero Holdings for $5.6 million, having initially invested $3.8 million in 2020 and earned $1 million in dividends.
2. Received an early property payment of $2.9 million from Aftermath Silver for the Berenguela Royalty Property in Peru, with a final payment of $3.25 million due in November 2026.
3. Received $500,000 from Arizona Sonoran for a royalty buy-down at Park Salyer Property, reducing EMX's NSR royalty from 1.5% to 0.5%.
EMX Royalty (NYSE American: EMX) (TSXV: EMX) has successfully completed its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program, which was announced on February 7, 2024. The company has purchased and cancelled the maximum allowed 5 million common shares, representing approximately 4.45% of its issued and outstanding shares before the program's commencement.
The shares were acquired at an average price of US$1.65 per share, with a total investment of approximately US$8.3 million. The final transaction included a block trade of 1,375,600 shares from an undisclosed seller at approximately US$1.64 (C$2.35) per share.
EMX Royalty has signed four option agreements with Pacific Ridge Exploration for mining projects in the Western USA: Ripsey West (Arizona), Royston (Nevada), Red Star (Utah), and Mineral Hill (Wyoming). Under the agreements, Pacific Ridge can earn 100% interest in each project over five years by making cash payments totaling $240,000, issuing 1,375,000 shares, and completing $2,250,000 in exploration work per project.
Upon Pacific Ridge's exercise of each option, EMX will retain a 3% NSR royalty with partial buyback provisions, receive annual advance royalty payments starting at $25,000 per project, and milestone payments up to $3.5 million based on project advancement stages. The projects target various mineral deposits, including copper porphyry systems and epithermal gold-silver mineralization, in historically significant mining regions.
Pacific Ridge Exploration has entered into option agreements with Bronco Creek Exploration (BCE), a subsidiary of EMX Royalty , to acquire a portfolio of copper and gold projects in the United States. The agreement includes exclusive options to acquire 100% interest in four projects: Mineral Hill (Wyoming), Red Star (Utah), Ripsey West (Arizona), and Royston (Nevada).
The acquisition positions Pacific Ridge as one of North America's leading copper exploration companies, with projects in premier mining districts. The company plans to spin out its Yukon gold projects to create a new North American gold-focused exploration company. The new projects are all road accessible, allowing year-round exploration, and are located in mining-friendly states that rank highly in the Fraser Institute's 2023 annual mining survey.
EMX Royalty has announced the purchase of a 0.625% NSR royalty interest in the Urasar gold-copper project in northern Armenia, owned by Hayasa Metals. The acquisition is part of a Joint Acquisition Agreement with Franco-Nevada , which also acquired a 0.625% NSR royalty.
The combined payment of US$1 million (EMX: US$450,000, Franco: US$550,000) includes the 1.25% NSR royalty interest split between both companies and 500,000 share purchase warrants (250,000 each) exercisable within 18 months at C$0.22 per share. Both companies will have a right of first refusal on any future royalty or stream interest.
The Urasar project, acquired by Hayasa in 2023, is located along a regional structural zone with gold and copper mineralization. The site has historical significance, with French copper production during WWI and Soviet exploration in the 1920s-1950s. The project shows similarities to Armenia's largest gold deposit, Sokt, and is situated in a country with an active mining sector and favorable mining regulations.
EMX Royalty has entered into a Royalty Agreement with Minera Pampa de Cobre (MPC) for the Chapi copper mine in Peru. The agreement includes up to 2% Net Smelter Returns (NSR) on minerals from the 26,000-hectare property, plus up to 2% NSR on minerals processed at Chapi facilities from outside areas.
EMX paid US$3,000,000 for the first 1% NSR interest, with an option for MPC to sell an additional 1% for US$7,000,000 until February 28, 2025. The Property Royalty is perpetual, while the Facilities and AOI Royalties will be reduced by half in July 2034.
The Chapi Mine, historically producing 5,000-8,500 tonnes of copper annually during 2006-2012, is planned for restart by Quilla Resources, targeting 10,000 tonnes per annum of copper cathode production beginning in H1 2026. The mine is located in Peru's prominent copper-producing region, with grades previously mined at 0.59% - 1.04% copper.
EMX Royalty reported strong Q3 2024 results with significant growth in adjusted revenue. Excluding prior year catch-up payments, adjusted revenue increased by 23% and adjusted royalty revenue grew by 45% compared to Q3 2023. The company expects to exceed its 2024 adjusted royalty revenue guidance of $22-27.5 million, driven by strong performance from Caserones, Gediktepe, and Leeville operations.
Q3 2024 financial highlights include adjusted revenue of $9.66 million and adjusted royalty revenue of $8.82 million. The company maintained a strong working capital position of $41.83 million as of September 30, 2024. EMX secured a $35 million credit agreement with Franco-Nevada and continued its share buyback program, repurchasing 692,189 shares during the quarter.
EMX Royalty has signed an exploration and option agreement with Mila Resources PLC for its Yarrol, Mt Steadman and Queensland Gold projects. Under the agreement, EMX will receive AUD $25,000, 16 million Mila purchase warrants, and work commitments of AUD$450,000 in the first year. Upon option exercise, EMX will receive additional benefits including £110,000 in Mila shares, a 2.5% NSR royalty, and advance royalty payments starting at 20 ounces of gold. The projects, located in the Tasman Orogenic Zone of eastern Australia, contain historically defined gold resources and historic mining sites. Recent drilling at Yarrol yielded notable intersections including 17.8 meters averaging 4.01 g/t gold.
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