Core Insights - Gold Royalty has agreed to acquire a royalty on the Pedra Branca mine for $70 million, enhancing its gold and copper exposure [1][2] - The acquisition includes a 25% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on gold and a 2% NSR royalty on copper and other products [2] - The Pedra Branca mine is currently operated by BHP Group, which has extended its mine life and reported increases in resources and reserves [7] Financial Aspects - The royalty expense recorded to the prior holder was approximately $7.9 million for the 12 months ended June 30, equivalent to about 2,800 gold-equivalent ounces at an average gold price of $2,811 per ounce [3] - To fund the acquisition, Gold Royalty plans to raise $70 million through a bought deal financing, selling 17.5 million common shares at $4.00 per share [5] - Gold Royalty's stock closed at $3.85, down 9.5%, with a market capitalization of $758.3 million [5] Operational Context - The Pedra Branca mine is part of the Carajás East operation, previously held by Oz Minerals, which began production in 2020 [6] - BHP took over the project through its acquisition of Oz in 2023 and has reported significant resource estimates, including 2.4 million tonnes at 1.68% copper and 0.47 g/t gold [7] - A pending acquisition of Pedra Branca by CoreX Holding BV, valued at up to $465 million, is subject to customary closing conditions [8]