Franco-Nevada Secures $250M Royalty on i-80 Gold's Nevada Projects, Boosting Long-Term Gold Exposure

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Franco-Nevada announced a $250 million royalty financing with i-80 Gold Corp., acquiring a net smelter return royalty on i-80 Gold's Nevada projects to support their significant gold production growth plans.

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• Royalty Acquisition

  Franco-Nevada acquired a $250 million net smelter return royalty from i-80 Gold Corp., covering all of its material properties in Nevada.

• Strategic Investment for Growth

  The royalty supports i-80 Gold's development plan to increase annual gold production from 150-200 koz Au to over 600 koz Au by 2032+, providing significant long-term revenue potential for Franco-Nevada.

• Favorable Royalty Structure

  The royalty rate will initially be 1.5%, increasing to 3.0% beginning in 2031, aligning with i-80 Gold's phased production ramp-up.

• Strengthens Nevada Portfolio

  This transaction expands Franco-Nevada's long-term gold exposure in Nevada, a key mining jurisdiction where it already holds numerous royalty interests.

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This filing details Franco-Nevada's strategic acquisition of a $250 million net smelter return royalty from i-80 Gold Corp., significantly expanding its exposure to future gold production in Nevada. The investment supports i-80 Gold's multi-phase development plan, which aims to increase annual gold production to over 600,000 ounces by the early 2030s. For Franco-Nevada, this transaction leverages its strong balance sheet to add a substantial, long-term cash-flow producing asset to its diversified portfolio, reinforcing its growth strategy in a key mining jurisdiction. The royalty structure, with a rate step-up in 2031, is designed to align with the underlying asset's development timeline, providing future revenue growth.