Gold Royalty(US:GROY)2025-12-11 15:00Pedra Branca Royalty Acquisition - Gold Royalty Corp is set to acquire a royalty over the Pedra Branca mine in Brazil for $70 million in cash from BlackRock World Mining Trust plc[9, 39] - The royalty terms include a 25% net smelter royalty (NSR) on gold and a 2% NSR on copper[9, 39] - The royalty covers the Pedra Branca East and West deposits without step-downs or buybacks[9, 39] - The Pedra Branca East mine achieved first production in 2020 as a 1.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) operation[9, 39] Financial Performance and Outlook - The royalty generated approximately $7.9 million in revenue for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025, equivalent to approximately 2,800 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs)[15, 39] - Gold Royalty is now debt-free with nearly $100 million in available cash and unused credit facilities[16] Asset Details - Pedra Branca is located in the Carajás region of Brazil's Pará state[9, 39] - Mineral resources at Pedra Branca are estimated at 26 million tonnes (Mt) at 0.41 g/t Au and 1.38% Cu[21] - The mine has proven reserves of 1.3 Mt at 0.48 g/t Au and 1.80% Cu, and probable reserves of 3 Mt at 0.49 g/t Au and 1.85% Cu[26] Ownership and Strategic Support - CoreX Holding BV agreed to acquire Pedra Branca from BHP on August 18, 2025[9, 39] - CoreX Holding is a global holding company operating across 10 industries, with a focus on metals and mining[35] - Strategic investors and insiders hold 10% of the company's shares, with institutional investors holding 10% and public and other investors holding 8%[37]