NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ExGen Resources Inc. (TSX.V: EXG; OTC: BXXRF) (“ExGen” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent dated December 15, 2025 (“LOI”) with an arm’s length private company (the “PrivateCo”) to acquire a silver stream (the “Silver Stream”) on a past-producing gold mine located in Chile (the “Property”). Un ...

Summary of OR Royalties 2025 Investor Day Company Overview - **Company**: OR Royalties (NYSE:OR) - **Industry**: Precious metals royalty and streaming sector Key Points and Arguments Market Context - Commodities, particularly silver, have seen a price increase of 2-3%, with silver touching a 3% rise on the day of the meeting [1][2] - The company is optimistic about its growth path and shareholder returns, likening its situation to the positive outlook of sports fans [2] Business Model - OR Royalties operates as a mid-tier royalty and streaming company with a highly efficient and scalable business model [5][6] - The company has 22 producing assets out of a total of around 190, providing significant asset and cash flow diversification [5][6] - The business is insulated from inflationary pressures, boasting a 97% cash margin in the first nine months of 2025 [6] Asset Quality - The cornerstone asset, Canadian Malartic, is recognized as the best royalty in the sector, resulting from a corporate action [7] - The top three assets are operated by established companies: Agnico Eagle, Capstone Copper, and Harmony Gold [8] - 95% of gold equivalent ounces are in precious metals, with 30% of GEOs in silver [8] Financial Performance - The company has undergone significant deleveraging, reducing debt from approximately $300 million to $120 million in cash with no debt [9] - The U.S. federal government debt is at $38 trillion against a GDP of $29 trillion, leading to a debt-to-GDP ratio of about 125%, the highest since WWII [14][15] Macroeconomic Factors - Global debt levels and unsustainable deficits in major economies are expected to drive demand for gold [10][11][14][16] - Central banks are diversifying away from the U.S. dollar, contributing to a constructive environment for gold [17] Sustainability and ESG - OR Royalties integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions, maintaining a prime rating by ISS ESG [24] - The company has rejected over $350 million in potential deals due to non-compliance with ESG standards [26] - Community investments have reached close to $1 million since 2021, with a focus on education, social contributions, and environmental initiatives [27] Growth Assets - **Mantos Blancos**: A key asset located in northern Chile, producing copper and silver concentrate, with a forecast of over 12,000 GEOs for the year [30] - **Dalgaranga**: Expected to be the next producing asset, with a 1.44% gross revenue royalty acquired from Remilius Resources [50] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a 40% growth in its asset base over the next five years, with no contingent capital required for this growth [20] - The phase two expansion of Mantos Blancos is expected to increase production capacity to 27,000 tons per day, with first production anticipated in late 2028 or early 2029 [43][44] Analyst Sentiment - The average target price from analysts is over $61, implying a potential gain of 36%-37% from current levels [19] Additional Important Content - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships with mining partners and continuously monitoring ESG commitments [26][28] - The management team has a strong average tenure of seven years, contributing to the company's operational stability [4]

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].