Maverix Metals Announces Closing of Transaction with Karora Resources

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Maverix Metals Inc. (NYSE American: MMX) has finalized its transaction with Karora Resources Inc., reducing the gold royalty on the Beta Hunt mine from 7.5% to 4.75% effective July 1, 2020. This change aims to enhance exploration and potential production growth at the mine. Maverix received US$18 million, with US$15.5 million paid upon closing and US$2.5 million due in January 2021. The funds will be utilized to decrease the balance on its revolving credit facility, supporting Maverix's strategy to acquire valuable royalties and enhance shareholder value.

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• Successful completion of the transaction with Karora Resources.
• Reduction of the royalty from 7.5% to 4.75% may enhance future production potential at Beta Hunt.
• Receipt of total consideration of US$18 million, improving liquidity.

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• None.

VANCOUVER, BC , Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Maverix Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Maverix") (NYSE American: MMX) (TSX: MMX) is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced transaction with Karora Resources Inc. ("Karora") to reduce the gold royalty on the Beta Hunt mine from 7.5% to 4.75% effective July 1, 2020 (the "Transaction"). The Transaction will allow both Maverix and Karora shareholders to benefit from a renewed focus on exploration, development and potential future production growth at the Beta Hunt mine. As consideration for the Transaction, Maverix will receive total consideration of US$18 million in cash, with US$15.5 million received on closing and an additional US$2.5 million to be paid in January 2021. The Company plans to use the proceeds to reduce the amount drawn under its revolving credit facility.

Dan O'Flaherty, CEO of Maverix, commented, "Maverix is pleased to support Karora as it continues to unlock Beta Hunt's potential. We remain focused on growing our asset portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire high quality royalties and streams, creating further per share value for our shareholders."

About Maverix

Maverix is a gold-focused royalty and streaming company with a globally diversified portfolio of over 100 assets. Maverix's mission is to increase per share value by acquiring precious metals royalties and streams. Its shares trade on both the NYSE American and the TSX under the symbol "MMX".

Cautionary statements to U.S. investors

The financial information included or incorporated by reference in this press release or the documents referenced herein has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, which differs from US generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP") in certain material respects, and thus are not directly comparable to financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

Information contained or referenced in this press release or in the documents referenced herein concerning the properties, technical information and operations of Maverix has been prepared in accordance with requirements and standards under Canadian securities laws, which differ from the requirements of US securities laws. The terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" used in this press release or in the documents incorporated by reference herein are mining terms as defined in accordance with NI 43-101 under guidelines set out in the Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Council on 11 December 2005. While the terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" are recognized and required by Canadian securities laws, they are not recognized by SEC standards and normally are not permitted to be used in reports filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the disclosed mineral resource estimates will ever be confirmed or converted into reserves that meet the definitions used by the SEC.  Disclosure of contained ounces are or may be permitted disclosure under regulations applicable to Maverix; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit of production measures. Accordingly, certain information contained in this press release or in the documents incorporated by reference herein concerning descriptions of mineralization and mineral resources under these standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by US companies subject to reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future performance of the Beta Hunt mine, the future payment of consideration due under the transaction with Karora and the reduction of amounts drawn under Maverix's revolving credit facility. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which Maverix will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects Maverix; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 on Maverix's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees, as well as those risk factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Maverix's annual information form dated March 23, 2020 available at www.sedar.com . Maverix has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Maverix undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.

Technical and third-party information

The disclosure herein and relating to properties and operations on the properties in which Maverix holds royalty, stream or other interests is based on information publicly disclosed by the owners or operators of these properties and information/data available in the public domain as at the date hereof, and none of this information has been independently verified by Maverix. Specifically, as a royalty or stream holder, Maverix has limited, if any, access to properties included in its asset portfolio. Additionally, Maverix may from time to time receive operating information from the owners and operators of the properties, which it is not permitted to disclose to the public. Maverix is dependent on, (i) the operators of the properties and their qualified persons to provide information to Maverix, or (ii) on publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the properties on which Maverix holds royalty, stream or other interests, and generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information. Although Maverix does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate. Some information publicly reported by operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by Maverix's royalty, stream or other interest. Maverix's royalty, stream or other interests often cover less than 100% and sometimes only a portion of the publicly reported mineral reserves, mineral resources, and production of a property.

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FAQ

What is the recent transaction between Maverix Metals and Karora Resources?

Maverix Metals closed a deal to reduce the gold royalty on the Beta Hunt mine from 7.5% to 4.75%.

How much money did Maverix Metals receive from the Karora Resources transaction?

Maverix received a total of US$18 million from the transaction.

When did the royalty reduction on the Beta Hunt mine take effect?

The royalty reduction took effect on July 1, 2020.

What does Maverix plan to do with the proceeds from the transaction?

Maverix plans to use the proceeds to reduce the amount drawn under its revolving credit facility.

What is the stock symbol for Maverix Metals?

Maverix Metals trades under the symbol MMX on both the NYSE American and TSX.