Northwire Canada EditionSunday, August 2, 2026
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S 0.140 +0.0% BNKR 4.40 −2.2% QRO 0.045 +0.0% VCT 0.075 +36.4% PPP 1.15 +0.9% LMG 0.390 +0.0% GRDM 0.140 +0.0% ABRA 13.58 −4.1% WHY 0.295 +1.7% HHH 3.94 −0.2% COS 0.060 +0.0% NOB 0.065 −23.5% MEK 0.055 +0.0% TGOL 0.105 −4.5% FCI 0.400 −7.0% SGQ 0.350 +0.0% S 0.140 +0.0% BNKR 4.40 −2.2% QRO 0.045 +0.0% VCT 0.075 +36.4% PPP 1.15 +0.9% LMG 0.390 +0.0% GRDM 0.140 +0.0% ABRA 13.58 −4.1% WHY 0.295 +1.7% HHH 3.94 −0.2% COS 0.060 +0.0% NOB 0.065 −23.5% MEK 0.055 +0.0% TGOL 0.105 −4.5% FCI 0.400 −7.0% SGQ 0.350 +0.0%
Financings

Altius provides Q3 project generation, equity update

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Executive Summary

  • Altius reported $67.6 M cash proceeds from Orogen’s plan of arrangement and received ~9.89 M Orogen shares valued at ~$25 M, bringing total transaction consideration to >$92 M for the Arthur NSR royalty acquisition.
  • On July 23 2025 Altius sold 1 % of its own 1.5 % NSR royalty on the Arthur project for $275 M USD (≈$375 M CAD).
  • The company made multiple equity investments and secured new royalty/option agreements, including a $1.3 M stake in Sun Valley Minerals and an exclusive option to purchase the Firenze gold project for up to $400 k USD.

Key Details

  • Portfolio Valuation: Market value of equities in Altius’s public junior portfolio declined to $44.0 M at Sept‑30 2025 from $87.3 M at June‑30 2025.
  • Orogen Transaction: Received $67.6 M cash plus 9,889,490 Orogen shares (≈$25 M) for the acquisition of a 1 % NSR royalty on the Arthur gold project; total consideration >$92 M versus original cumulative investment < $15 M.
  • Royalty Sale: Sold 1 % of its own 1.5 % NSR royalty covering the Arthur project for $275 M USD (≈$375 M CAD).
  • Equity Investments:
  • $1 M invested in Blue Moon Metals Inc. public offering.
  • $250,000 invested in Perseverance Metals Inc.; holds 7.35 % of Perseverance and retains a 2 % NSR on the Voyageur nickel project sold to Perseverance in 2024.
  • Partner Project Updates:
  • Eminent Gold Corp completed two IP lines at Celts gold project; Altius holds equity and a 1.5 % NSR with a 0.5 % buydown right.
  • Altitude Minerals Ltd. granted exclusive option (50/50 with Orogen) to purchase Firenze gold project for up to $400 k USD, retaining a 1.5 % NSR and 0.5 % buydown right.
  • Wolfden Resources completed first 600‑m core hole of ~1,800‑m program at Rockland gold project; Altius holds >10 % equity.
  • Sun Valley Minerals Agreement: $1.3 M equity investment for a 9.2 % stake, plus rights to first offer on land underlying Uruguayan mineral titles that could convert to a 1 % gross sales royalty.
  • Operational Highlights from Orogen (Sept‑24 2025): Active drilling in seven partner‑financed programs across Nevada, British Columbia, Colombia, and Western Kenya where Orogen holds projects or royalties.

Notable Quotes

(No direct CEO/President quotes were included in the release.)

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