LunR Royalties Signs Definitive Silver Stream Agreement for the Previously Announced Fruta Del Norte Transaction
Executive Summary
- LunR Royalties entered into definitive agreements to acquire a life‑of‑mine silver stream on the Fruta Del Norte (FDN) mine from Lundin Gold/Aurelian.
- The transaction will be funded by issuing 50,505,501 common shares of LunR (“Consideration”) to Lundin Gold, with Lundin Gold subsequently distributing those shares to its shareholders as a dividend‑in‑kind.
- Closing is expected in Q2 2026, subject to TSXV and shareholder approvals, a short‑form prospectus receipt, and customary closing conditions.
Key Details
- Definitive Agreements:
- Silver Purchase and Sale Agreement between LunR and Aurelian (seller).
- Parent Guarantee by Lundin Gold guaranteeing certain obligations of Aurelian under the purchase agreement.
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Distribution Agreement governing issuance of the Consideration to Lundin Gold and its subsequent dividend‑in‑kind distribution to Lundin Gold shareholders.
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Consideration: 50,505,501 LunR common shares to be issued to Lundin Gold upon closing.
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Closing Conditions:
- TSXV approval.
- Shareholder approval under MI 61‑101 (simple majority of disinterested shareholders) at the Annual General and Special Meeting scheduled for May 21 2026.
- Issuance of a final receipt for a short‑form prospectus qualifying the Consideration distribution.
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Other customary conditions for a transaction of this nature.
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Timeline: Transaction expected to close in Q2 2026.
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Governance Approvals:
- Special Committee of independent LunR directors unanimously recommended approval; LunR Board approved the definitive agreements and share issuance.
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Lundin Gold’s Board (excluding conflicted directors) also unanimously approved the agreements.
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Fairness Opinion: BMO Capital Markets provided a fairness opinion stating that, based on its assumptions, the Consideration is fair from a financial point of view to LunR.
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Distribution Mechanics:
- After closing, Lundin Gold will distribute the issued shares to its shareholders as a dividend‑in‑kind, except where prohibited (e.g., U.S. jurisdiction). In restricted jurisdictions, Lundin Gold will sell the shares on behalf of those shareholders and remit cash proceeds.
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Post‑distribution, Lundin Gold will hold no LunR common shares and will not be considered a “control person” under TSXV policies.
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Regulatory Filings: LunR will file a short‑form prospectus (subject to BC Securities Commission clearance) to qualify the share distribution.
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