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Core Viewpoint - OR Royalties Inc. is expanding its asset portfolio with significant updates, including the acquisition of a 100% silver stream from Orla Mining's South Railroad project, which enhances its exposure to Tier-1 mining jurisdictions [2][3][4]. Asset Updates South Railroad Project - OR Royalties acquired a 100% silver stream from Orla Mining's South Railroad project, with first production expected as early as 2027 [3][4]. - The project is anticipated to have a pre-production construction timeline of approximately 12 months following final permits expected by mid-2026 [3]. Spring Valley Project - The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is set to release a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Solidus Resources' Spring Valley gold project by July 11, 2025, with construction expected to start in Q3 2025 [6]. - Solidus received a Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for potential financing of up to $835 million for the Spring Valley Project [7]. - The Spring Valley Feasibility Study outlines a +10-year life-of-mine averaging over 300,000 ounces of gold per year, with 348,000 ounces expected in the first five years [8]. Cariboo Project - Osisko Development's Optimized Feasibility Study for the Cariboo gold project indicates a 10-year life-of-mine averaging approximately 190,000 ounces of gold per year, with first production possible in the second half of 2027 [10][12]. - OR Royalties holds a 5.0% net smelter return royalty on the Cariboo property [12]. Amulsar Project - OR Royalties sold its interest in the Amulsar mine to United Gold and entered into a new Stream Agreement for gold and silver production [13][14]. - The Amulsar mine is expected to produce approximately 168,000 ounces of gold and 140,000 ounces of silver annually over an initial 16-year mine life [15]. Upper Beaver Project - Agnico Eagle Mines provided an update on its Upper Beaver project, which has the potential to produce an average of approximately 210,000 ounces of gold and 3,600 tonnes of copper annually over a 13-year life-of-mine starting in 2031 [17]. - OR Royalties owns a 2.0% net smelter return royalty on the Upper Beaver project [20]. Ermitaño Project - First Majestic Silver Corp. announced significant mineralization discoveries at the Navidad vein system adjacent to its Ermitaño mine, with ongoing drilling planned for 2025 [21][22]. - OR Royalties holds a 2.0% net smelter return royalty on the Ermitaño project, which includes the Navidad property [25]. Wharekirauponga Project - OceanaGold lodged an application for fast-track approvals for the Waihi North Project, which includes the Wharekirauponga Underground mine, expected to be fully permitted by the end of 2025 [26][27]. - OR Royalties owns a 2.0% net smelter return royalty on the Waihi West and Wharekirauponga projects [27].