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Exhibit 99.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

GENERAL MATTERS

1

 

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

1

 

 

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

3

 

 

COMMODITY PRICE INFORMATION

3

 

 

THE CORPORATION

4

 

 

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCO-NEVADA’S BUSINESS

5

 

 

EXPLANATION OF ROYALTIES, STREAMS AND OTHER INTERESTS

11

 

 

TECHNICAL AND THIRD PARTY INFORMATION

13

 

 

FRANCO-NEVADA’S ASSETS

15

 

 

ANTAPACCAY MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

23

 

 

ANTAMINA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

28

 

 

CANDELARIA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

33

 

 

COBRE PANAMA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

40

 

 

SELECTED MINERAL ASSET SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONS

46

 

 

RESERVES DATA AND OTHER OIL & GAS INFORMATION

51

 

 

RISK FACTORS

60

 

 

DIVIDENDS

73

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

73

 

 

MARKET FOR SECURITIES

74

 

 

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

75

 

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS

78

 

 

INTERESTS OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS

78

 

 

REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT

78

 

 

MATERIAL CONTRACTS

78

 

 

EXPERTS

79

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

79

 

 

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE INFORMATION

79

 

 

APPENDIX A FORM 51-101F2

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APPENDIX B FORM 51-101F3

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APPENDIX C FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHARTER

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GENERAL MATTERS

Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the terms “Franco-Nevada”, “Company”, “Corporation”, “our” and “we” refer to Franco-Nevada Corporation and its subsidiaries.  For reporting purposes, the Corporation presents its financial statements in United States dollars and in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”).  All dollar amounts in this Annual Information Form (“AIF”) are expressed in United States dollars, except as otherwise indicated.  References to “$” or “dollars” are to United States dollars, references to “C$” are to Canadian dollars, references to “A$” are to Australian dollars and references to “ZAR” are to South African rand.

The information contained in this AIF is as of December 31, 2016, unless otherwise indicated.  More current information may be available on our public website at www.franco-nevada.com or on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com or on the website of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at www.sec.gov.  In addition, we generally maintain supporting materials on our website which may assist in reviewing (but are not to be considered part of) this AIF including Franco-Nevada’s 2017 Asset Handbook, a Glossary of Non-Technical Terms, Glossary of Technical Terms, Certain Oil & Natural Gas Terms and a Metric Conversion Table.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This AIF contains “forward looking information” and “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, respectively, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future events or future performance, management’s expectations regarding Franco-Nevada’s growth, results of operations, estimated future revenues, carrying value of assets, future dividends and requirements for additional capital, mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, production estimates, production costs and revenue, future demand for and prices of commodities, expected mining sequences, business prospects and opportunities. In addition, statements (including data in tables) relating to reserves and resources and gold equivalent ounces are forward looking statements, as they involve implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, and no assurance can be given that the estimates and assumptions are accurate and that such reserves and resources and gold equivalent ounces (“GEOs”) will be realized. Such forward looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “projects”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Franco-Nevada to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward looking statements. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from any forward looking statement, including, without limitation: fluctuations in the prices of the primary commodities that drive royalty and stream revenue (gold, platinum group metals, copper, nickel, uranium, silver, iron-ore and oil and gas); fluctuations in the value of the Canadian and Australian dollar, Mexican peso and any other currency in which revenue is generated, relative to the U.S. dollar; changes in national and local government legislation, including permitting and licensing regimes and taxation policies and the enforcement thereof; regulatory, political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located or through which they are held; risks related to the operators of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, including changes in the ownership and control of such operators; influence of macroeconomic developments; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Franco-Nevada; reduced access to debt and equity capital; litigation; title, permit or license disputes related to interests on any of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; whether or not the Corporation is determined to have “passive foreign investment company” (“PFIC”) status as defined in Section 1297 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; potential changes in Canadian tax treatment of offshore streams; excessive cost escalation as well as development, permitting, infrastructure, operating or technical difficulties on any of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; actual mineral content may differ from the reserves and resources contained in technical reports; rate and timing of production differences from resource estimates, other technical reports and mine plans; risks and hazards associated with the business of development and mining on any of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, including, but not limited to unusual or unexpected geological and metallurgical conditions, slope failures or cave-ins, flooding and other natural disasters, terrorism, civil unrest or an outbreak of contagious disease; and the integration of acquired assets.  The forward looking statements contained in this AIF are based upon assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including, without limitation: the ongoing operation of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest by the owners or operators of such properties in a manner consistent with past practice; the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties; no material adverse change in the market price of the commodities that underlie the asset portfolio; the Corporation’s ongoing income and assets relating to determination of its PFIC status; no material changes to existing tax treatment; no adverse development in respect of any significant property in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; the accuracy of publicly disclosed expectations for the development of underlying properties that are not yet in production; integration of acquired assets; and the absence of any other factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. However, there can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and investors are cautioned that forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Franco-Nevada cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.  For additional information with respect to risks, uncertainties and


 

assumptions, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of this AIF filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on www.sedar.com and the SEC on www.sec.gov.  The forward looking statements herein are made as of the date of this AIF only and Franco-Nevada does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING MINERAL AND OIL AND GAS RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES

This AIF has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws.  Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral resource and reserve estimates included in this AIF have been prepared by the owners or operators of the relevant properties (as and to the extent indicated by them) in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification System. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. NI 43-101 permits a historical estimate made prior to the adoption of NI 43-101 that does not comply with NI 43-101 to be disclosed using the historical terminology if, among other things, the disclosure: (a) identifies the source and date of the historical estimate; (b) comments on the relevance and reliability of the historical estimate; (c) states whether the historical estimate uses categories other than those prescribed by NI 43-101; and (d) includes any more recent estimates or data available.

Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and reserve and resource information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “resource” does not equate to the term “reserves”. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SEC’s disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” or “inferred mineral resources” or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute “reserves” by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. U.S. investors should also understand that “inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimated “inferred mineral resources” may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of “reserves” are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by the Corporation in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as “reserves” under SEC standards. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.

In addition to NI 43-101, a number of resource and reserve estimates have been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code or the SAMREC Code (as such terms are defined in NI 43-101), which differ from the requirements of NI 43-101 and U.S. securities laws.  Accordingly, information containing descriptions of the Corporation’s mineral properties set forth herein may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.  For more information, see “Reconciliation to CIM Definitions”.

Similarly, the requirements of National Instrument 51-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”) for disclosure of oil and gas activities differ significantly from those of the SEC, and disclosure concerning the oil and gas properties in which the Corporation has interests may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards. The primary differences between the Canadian requirements and the U.S. standards for oil and gas related disclosure are that:

NI 51-101 requires disclosure of gross and net reserves using forecast prices, whereas the SEC rules require the disclosure of net reserves estimated using a historical 12-month average price;

NI 51-101 requires the disclosure of the net present value of future net revenue attributable to all of the disclosed reserves categories, estimated using forecast prices and costs, before and after deducting future income tax expenses, calculated without discount and using discount rates of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, whereas the SEC rules require disclosure of the present value of future net cash flows attributable to proved reserves only, estimated using a constant price (the historical 12-month average price) and a 10% discount rate;

NI 51-101 requires a one-year reconciliation of gross proved reserves, gross probable reserves and gross proved plus probable reserves, based on forecast prices and costs, for various product types, whereas the SEC rules require a three-year reconciliation of net proved reserves, based on constant prices and costs, for less specific product types; and

NI 51-101 reserve estimates are based on definitions and standards promulgated by the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook and generally recognized industry practices in Canada, whereas SEC reserve estimates are based on different reserves definitions and are prepared in accordance with generally recognized industry practices in the United States.

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

The following table sets out the high and low rates of exchange for one U.S. dollar expressed in Canadian dollars in effect at the end of each of the following periods; the average rate of exchange for those periods; and the rate of exchange in effect at the end of each of those periods, each based on the noon rate published by the Bank of Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

    

2016

    

2015

    

2014

 

High

 

$

1.4589

 

$

1.3990

 

$

1.1643

 

Low

 

$

1.2544

 

$

1.1728

 

$

1.0614

 

Average for the Period

 

$

1.3248

 

$

1.2787

 

$

1.1045

 

End of Period

 

$

1.3427

 

$

1.3840

 

$

1.1601

 

 

As of March 1, 2017, the Bank of Canada began to publish new foreign exchange rates once a day, by 16:30 ET, in the form of a single indicative rate per currency pair, which represents a daily average rate for that currency against the Canadian dollar.  The Bank of Canada will cease to publish the noon rate as of April 28, 2017.

On March 21, 2017 the daily average exchange rate was U.S.$1.00 = C$1.3317 as published by the Bank of Canada.

COMMODITY PRICE INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot Commodity Prices

 

 

    

Gold/oz

    

Silver/oz

    

Platinum/oz

    

Palladium/oz

    

Oil/C$ bbl

    

Gas/C$ mcf

 

 

 

(LBMA Gold Price PM)

 

(LBMA Silver Price)

 

(London PM Fix)

 

(London PM Fix)

 

(Edmonton Light)

 

(AECO-C)

 

Average for 2014

 

$

1,266

 

$

19.05

 

$

1,385

 

$

803

 

$

94

 

$

4.33

 

Average for 2015

 

$

1,160

 

$

15.68

 

$

1,054

 

$

691

 

$

57

 

$

2.56

 

Average for 2016

 

$

1,248

 

$

17.20

 

$

987

 

$

613

 

$

53

 

$

2.07

 

 

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THE CORPORATION

Name, Address and Incorporation

Franco-Nevada was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on October 17, 2007 and was amalgamated with Franco-Nevada Canada Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiary, on January 1, 2008. Franco-Nevada’s head office and registered office is currently located at Suite 2000, Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario  M5L 1G9.  Franco-Nevada has additional offices in Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados, Denver, Colorado and Perth, Australia, all of which are used to manage its asset portfolio and pursue new investment opportunities.

Intercorporate Relationships

Franco-Nevada has fifteen wholly-owned subsidiaries:  Franco-Nevada Alberta Holdings ULC, Franco-Nevada U.S. Holding Corp., Franco-Nevada U.S. Corporation (“FN U.S.”), Franco-Nevada Idaho Corporation, Franco-Nevada Delaware LLC, Franco-Nevada Australia Pty Ltd., Franco-Nevada GLW Holdings Corp., Franco-Nevada (Barbados) Corporation (“FN Barbados”), Franco-Nevada Alberta Corporation, Franco-Nevada Mexico Corporation, S.A. de C.V., Franco-Nevada Canada Holdings Corp., FN Holdings ULC, Franco-Nevada LRC Holdings Corp., Minera Global Copper Chile S.A. and FN Subco Inc.  All subsidiaries are wholly-owned by Franco-Nevada either directly or indirectly and are incorporated under the laws of the jurisdictions set out below.

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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCO-NEVADA’S BUSINESS

Overview

Franco-Nevada is the leading gold-focused royalty and stream company by both gold revenue and number of gold assets. The Company has the largest and most diversified portfolio of royalties and streams by commodity, geography, revenue type and stage of project.  The portfolio is actively managed with the aim to maintain over 80% of revenue from precious metals (gold, silver & PGM).

The Company does not operate mines, develop projects or conduct exploration.  Franco-Nevada’s business model is focused on managing and growing its portfolio of royalties and streams. The advantages of this business model are:

Exposure to precious metals price optionality;

A perpetual discovery option over large areas of geologically prospective lands with no additional cost other than the initial investment;

Limited exposure to many of the risks associated with operating companies;

A free cash-flow business with limited cash calls;

A high-margin business that can generate cash through the entire commodity cycle;

A scalable and diversified business in which a large number of assets can be managed with a small stable overhead; and

A forward-looking business in which management focuses on growth opportunities rather than operational or development issues.

Franco-Nevada’s financial results in the short-term are primarily tied to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Financial results have also been supplemented by acquisitions of new producing assets.  Over the longer-term, results are impacted by the availability of exploration and development capital applied by other companies to expand or extend Franco-Nevada’s producing assets or to advance Franco-Nevada’s advanced and exploration assets into production.

Franco-Nevada has a long-term investment outlook and recognizes the cyclical nature of the industry.  Franco-Nevada has historically operated by maintaining a strong balance sheet so that it can make investments during commodity cycle downturns.

Franco-Nevada’s shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol FNV.  An investment in Franco-Nevada’s shares is expected to provide investors with yield and exposure to gold price and exploration optionality while limiting exposure to many of the risks of operating companies. Since its Initial Public Offering nine years ago, Franco-Nevada has increased its dividend annually and its share price has outperformed the gold price and all relevant gold equity benchmarks.

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Franco-Nevada’s Relative Share Price Performance

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Franco-Nevada currently operates a small organization.  As of March 22, 2017, Franco-Nevada has 31 full-time employees and 6 part-time contractors.  As such, Franco-Nevada is dependent upon the continued availability and commitment of its key management, whose contributions to the immediate and future operations of Franco-Nevada are of significant importance. From time to time, Franco-Nevada may also need to identify and retain additional skilled management and specialized technical personnel to efficiently operate its business.  For additional information, see “Risk Factors”.

Investment Process and Corporate Policies

Franco-Nevada currently does not operate any of the mineral or oil & gas assets in which it has royalty, stream or other interests.  However, Franco-Nevada recognizes its business model is dependent on the industry operating in a responsible fashion and actively supports the industry in its efforts and initiatives.  Franco-Nevada may from time to time engage in exploration efforts as part of advancing a property or to conduct due diligence in advance of undertaking an investment.  When doing so, Franco-Nevada undertakes to be guided by the Principles and Guidance for a Framework of Responsible Exploration as set forth by the e3Plus program of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.  A detailed description of Franco-Nevada’s investment process can be found on the Corporation’s website at www.franco-nevada.com.

Franco-Nevada has adopted policies relating to its business conduct, including a code of business conduct and ethics, a business integrity policy, a whistleblower policy, a policy concerning confidentiality, fair disclosure and trading in securities, a discrimination, harassment and equal opportunity policy, an investment principles (environmental, social and governance) policy, a corporate responsibility policy and a health and safety policy.  Additional information relating to these and other policies can be found on the Corporation’s website at www.franco-nevada.com and will also be contained in Franco-Nevada’s information circular dated March 24, 2017 for its annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 9, 2017.  See “Statement of Governance Practices” in such circular.

Background of Franco-Nevada

Many of Franco-Nevada’s assets were originally acquired and developed by Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited (“Old Franco-Nevada”), Normandy Mining Limited (“Normandy”) and Newmont Mining Corporation (“Newmont”).  Old Franco-Nevada was a publicly-listed company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) from 1983 to 2002 and had originally acquired royalties at the Goldstrike complex along with many other royalties. In February 2002, Newmont acquired Old Franco-Nevada along with Normandy. Old Franco-Nevada’s assets and part of its management team were incorporated into a new division of Newmont called Newmont Capital Limited (“Newmont Capital”). Newmont Capital’s activities included the management of royalty, investment and project portfolios as well as corporate development.  Pursuant to an acquisition agreement, Franco-Nevada acquired its initial royalty portfolio from Newmont effective December 20, 2007 and also agreed to assume certain liabilities related to such portfolio.  Franco-Nevada then continued to build its asset portfolio through additional acquisitions, adding numerous royalty, stream and other assets since 2007.

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Three-Year History

2014

Acquisition of Sabodala Gold Stream

On January 15, 2014, Franco-Nevada acquired a 6% gold stream on Teranga Gold Corporation’s (“Teranga”) Sabodala gold project located in Senegal, Africa. Under the terms of the gold stream agreement, Franco-Nevada funded a $135.0 million deposit in exchange for 22,500 ounces of gold per year, payable monthly, for the first six years of the agreement, after which the Company will purchase 6% of the gold produced from Sabodala. Franco-Nevada will pay 20% of the market price of gold for each ounce delivered under the agreement.

Acquisition of Fire Creek/Midas Interests

On February 11, 2014, Franco-Nevada entered into a gold purchase agreement with Klondex Mines Ltd. (“Klondex”) and acquired a 2.5% NSR royalty on Klondex’s Fire Creek and Midas properties, both of which are located in Nevada, U.S., for total consideration of $35.0 million in cash. Under the terms of the gold purchase agreement, Klondex will deliver a total of 38,250 ounces of gold, payable monthly, starting June 2014 until December 31, 2018 following which the NSR royalty will become payable on gold produced from the Fire Creek and Midas properties.

New Prosperity Permitting

On February 27, 2014 the Government of Canada announced that it would not issue the federal authorizations necessary for Taseko Mines Limited’s (“Taseko”) New Prosperity project to proceed.  Franco-Nevada has committed to provide a $350 million deposit and certain warrant consideration for the construction of New Prosperity when the project is fully permitted and financed.  Franco-Nevada’s financing commitment remains available to Taseko, but can be terminated at the option of Franco-Nevada.

Acquisition of Cerro Moro Royalty Interest

On April 23, 2014, Franco-Nevada acquired from AngloGold Ashanti Limited (“AngloGold Ashanti”) an existing 2% NSR royalty on Yamana Gold Inc.’s (“Yamana”) Cerro Moro project located in Argentina for $19.6 million. Cerro Moro is an advanced high grade gold-silver exploration deposit which is Yamana’s priority development asset.

Acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti Portfolio

On June 9, 2014, Franco-Nevada acquired eight royalties on Australian exploration properties from AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited for $2.5 million.

Acquisition of Karma Gold Stream

On August 11, 2014, Franco-Nevada and Sandstorm Gold Inc. (“Sandstorm”) entered into a $120.0 million syndicated stream financing agreement with True Gold Mining Inc. (“True Gold”) in exchange for a 6.5% gold stream on True Gold’s Karma project, located in Burkina Faso, West Africa.  Franco-Nevada has a 75% interest in the stream and Sandstorm has a 25% interest.  Under the terms of the agreement, the parties committed to provide True Gold with $100.0 million in initial funding and provided True Gold with an option to increase the funding by up to $20.0 million until February 11, 2016 which was subsequently extended to August 11, 2016.  The Company made its final payment under its initial commitment on January 8, 2016.  On April 26, 2016, Endeavour Mining Corporation (“Endeavour”) completed its acquisition of True Gold.  Over a period of five years, starting March 31, 2016, Endeavour shall deliver to the parties, an aggregate of 20,000 ounces of gold each year, for a total of 100,000 ounces.  As Endeavour also exercised its option to partially increase the funding by $5 million, Endeavour is obligated to deliver additional ounces of gold over eight quarters.  After five years, Endeavour shall deliver 6.5% of the gold produced at Karma to the parties.  The parties will pay 20% of the spot price of gold to Endeavour for each ounce delivered under the agreement.

Equity Financing

On August 21, 2014, the Company completed a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters for 8,375,000 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) at $59.75 per Common Share.  The net proceeds to the Company were $479.8 million after deducting underwriters’ commissions and offering expenses of $20.6 million.  The Common Shares were sold on a bought deal basis pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated August 14, 2014 (the “2014 Underwriting Agreement”) between Franco-Nevada and a syndicate of investment dealers led by RBC Dominion Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

Acquisition of Candelaria Gold and Silver Stream

On October 6, 2014, the Company announced its agreement to acquire a gold and silver stream on production from the Candelaria and Ojos del Salado project (the “Candelaria project”) located in Chile from Lundin Mining Corporation (“Lundin”) following Lundin’s acquisition of Candelaria from Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (“Freeport”).  The transaction closed November 3, 2014 with an effective date of July 1, 2014.  The Company provided an up-front deposit of $648.0 million to acquire a gold and silver stream and purchased C$25.0 million of Lundin’s common shares.  The stream covers 68% of the payable gold and silver from 100% of the mine (85% of the Lundin-attributable gold and silver).  The stream will reduce to 40% (50% of Lundin-attributable gold and

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silver) after 720,000 ounces of gold and 12 million ounces of silver have been delivered to Franco-Nevada.  The Company will pay an ongoing price equal to the lesser of (i) $400 per ounce of gold and the spot price at the time of delivery and (ii) $4.00 per ounce of silver and the spot price at the time of delivery.  This price will escalate by 1% per annum following the third anniversary of the closing.  On July 29, 2015, Franco-Nevada and Lundin finalized certain post-closing items with Franco-Nevada making an additional and final $7.5 million payment due to an increase in the reserves under the stream agreement.

Termination of Palmarejo Gold Stream and Commencement of Guadalupe Gold Stream

In October 2014, Franco-Nevada agreed with Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”) to terminate the Palmarejo gold stream agreement following the completion of the 400,000 ounce minimum obligation in exchange for a cash payment of $2.0 million.  In July 2016, Coeur met the minimum ounce obligation and the Palmarejo agreement was terminated.  Deliveries of gold ounces from the Palmarejo project started in July 2016 under a new agreement with Coeur, the Guadalupe gold stream agreement, pursuant to which Coeur will deliver 50% of its gold production from the Palmarejo project at an ongoing cost of $800 per ounce.  As part of the Guadalupe agreement, Franco-Nevada provided an upfront deposit of $22.0 million to partially fund the development of the Guadalupe underground mine.

2015

Acquisition of Dublin Gulch (Eagle) Royalty Interest

On January 14, 2015, Franco-Nevada acquired royalties on the Eagle deposit located in the Yukon for $7.0 million.

Acquisition of Ring of Fire Royalty Interests

On April 28, 2015, Franco-Nevada acquired certain royalty rights including in the Ring of Fire mining district of Ontario by providing $28.5 million in loan and royalty financing to Noront Resources Ltd.

Credit Facility

On May 22, 2015, Franco-Nevada amended its revolving term credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as Administrative Agent, which increased the amount available to $750.0 million and extended the maturity to May 2020.  On November 12, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to increase its credit facility to $1.0 billion while maintaining a $250.0 million accordion and extending the maturity to November 2020. On March 22, 2017, the Company extended the maturity to March 2022.

Acquisition of Antamina Silver Stream

On October 7, 2015, the Company, through a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, acquired a silver stream from Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) on production from the Antamina mine located in Peru.  In exchange for a $610.0 million advance payment, the Company will purchase all recovered silver from Teck’s attributable 22.5% interest in the Antamina mine, subject to a fixed silver payability of 90%.

The Company will pay 5% of the spot silver price for each ounce delivered under the stream agreement.  The stream will reduce by one-third after 86 million ounces of silver have been delivered under the stream agreement, which is estimated to occur in 30 years assuming current throughput.

Cobre Panama Precious Metals Stream

On October 7, 2015, the Company announced it had finalized terms of a replacement precious metals stream agreement for First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s (“First Quantum”) Cobre Panama project located in Panama.  The changes from the original agreement relate to streamlining reporting arrangements and providing First Quantum with greater flexibility to finance the project while maintaining the Company’s security package.  The principal commercial terms of the replacement agreement remain the same as the original agreement including that the Company will provide a $1.0 billion deposit against future deliveries of gold and silver from Cobre Panama.  The deposit will be funded on a pro-rata basis of 1:3 with First Quantum’s 80% share of the capital costs in excess of $1.0 billion.  Initial funding of $337.9 million was made by the Company on November 3, 2015 using existing cash on hand and the use of the Company’s credit facility.  As at March 17, 2017, the Franco-Nevada has funded $512.4 million of its $1 billion commitment.  First Quantum increased its planned 2016 capital expenditure to $450 million from $390 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 due to expedited stripping of the pit.  The development remains on track for a phased commissioning in 2018 and continued ramp-up in 2019.

Acquisition of Additional Weyburn Unit Working Interest

On November 6, 2015, Franco-Nevada purchased an additional 0.29% working interest in the Weyburn Unit for C$6.4 million.

2016

Equity Financing

On February 19, 2016, the Company completed a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters for 19,228,000 Common Shares, including the exercise in full by the underwriters of an over-allotment option of 2,508,000 Common Shares, at a price of

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$47.85 per Common Share.  The net proceeds to the Company were $884.3 million after deducting underwriters’ commissions and offering expenses of $35.8 million.  The Common Shares were sold on a bought deal basis pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated February 11, 2016 (the “2016 Underwriting Agreement”) between Franco-Nevada and a syndicate of investment dealers led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and Scotia Capital Inc.

Acquisition of Antapaccay Precious Metals Stream

On February 26, 2016, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, FN Barbados, acquired, from Glencore plc (“Glencore”), a precious metals stream with reference to production from the Antapaccay mine (the “Glencore Stream”).  The Antapaccay mine is located in Southern Peru and is wholly-owned and operated by Glencore and its subsidiaries.  FN Barbados made a one-time $500 million advance payment for the Glencore Stream.  In accordance with the terms of the stream agreement, gold and silver deliveries to FN Barbados will initially be determined by reference to copper shipments until 630,000 ounces of refined gold and 10 million ounces of refined silver have been delivered. For each 1,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate shipped, FN Barbados will receive 300 ounces of gold and 4,700 ounces of silver until the previously mentioned thresholds are met. Thereafter, FN Barbados will receive 30% of the gold and silver shipped.  FN Barbados will make ongoing payments of 20% of the spot gold and silver price per ounce delivered and 30% of the respective spot prices once 750,000 ounces of gold and 12.8 million ounces of silver have been delivered.

Restructuring of Castle Mountain Royalty

On June 16, 2016, Franco-Nevada and NewCastle Gold Ltd. completed the restructuring of Franco-Nevada’s existing royalties at the Castle Mountain gold project in California, U.S., into a single 2.65% royalty covering a larger property.

Kirkland Lake Buy-Back

In October 2016, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (“Kirkland Lake”) exercised its option to buy back 1% of an overlying 2.5% NSR for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately $30.5 million ($36.0 million less royalty proceeds attributable to the buy-back portion of the NSR paid to Franco-Nevada prior to the date of the buy-back).  The NSR, which covers all of Kirkland Lake’s properties (including the Macassa mine), was acquired in October 2013 for $50.0 million.

Acquisition of U.S. Oil & Gas Royalties – STACK

On December 19, 2016, Franco-Nevada, through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, acquired a package of royalty rights in the Sooner Trend, Anadarko Basin,  Canadian and Kingfisher counties (“STACK”) shale play in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin for a price of $100.0 million.  The two primary operators of the lands are Newfield Exploration Company and Devon Energy Corporation.  Both companies have stated that STACK is a major focus of their capital spending, a portion of which is expected to be on the royalty lands.  Full-field development is expected to begin in 2017 and is expected to grow royalty revenue in future years.  The royalties consist of mineral title rights and GORRs which apply to approximately 1,200 acres (net after royalties) that, with pooling, provides exposure to an estimated gross acreage of 74,880 acres with an estimated average royalty rate of 1.61%.

2017

Acquisition of U.S. Oil & Gas Royalties – Midland Basin

On March 13, 2017, Franco-Nevada, through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, agreed to purchase a package of royalty rights in the Midland Basin of West Texas for a price of $110.0 million. The Midland Basin forms the eastern portion of the broader Permian Basin and represents one of the most active and profitable oil plays in North America.  The royalties consist of approximately 97% mineral title rights, along with some GORRs, which apply to approximately 908 acres (net after royalties) that, with pooling, provides exposure to an estimated gross acreage of 675,000 acres (a significant portion of the overall Midland Basin) at an estimated average royalty rate of 0.14%.  The royalties are subject to a diverse operator base, which is anchored by Pioneer Natural Resources.  Royalty revenue is expected to grow in future years as horizontal drilling activity in the area continues to ramp up. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2017.

Credit Facility

On March 20, 2017, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Franco-Nevada (Barbados) Corporation, entered into an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “FNBC Credit Facility”).  The FNBC Credit Facility provides for the availability over a one-year period of up to $100.0 million in borrowings.

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2017 Guidance

The following contains forward looking statements about our guidance for 2017.  Reference should be made to the “Forward Looking Statements” section at the beginning of this AIF.  For a description of material factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements below, please see the “Forward Looking Statements” section of this AIF and the “Risk Factors” section of this AIF filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on www.sedar.com and our most recent Form 40-F filed with the SEC on www.sec.gov.  2017 guidance is based on assumptions including the forecasted state of operations from our assets based on the public statements and other disclosures by the third-party owners and operators of the underlying properties (subject to our assessment thereof).

For 2017, the Company is pleased to provide the following guidance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017 Guidance

    

2016 Actual

    

2015 Actual

 

Mineral assets - GEO production(1)(2)

 

 

470,000 - 500,000 GEOs

 

 

464,383 GEOs

 

 

360,070 GEOs

 

Oil & Gas assets – Revenue(3)

 

 

$35.0 million - $45.0 million

 

 

$30.1 million

 

 

$28.0 million

 

(1)

Of the 470,000 to 500,000 GEOs, Franco-Nevada expects to receive 335,000 to 345,000 GEOs under its various stream agreements, compared to 321,093 GEOs in 2016.

(2)

In forecasting GEOs for 2017, gold, silver, platinum and palladium metals have been converted to GEOs using commodity prices of $1,200/oz Au, $17.50/oz Ag, $950/oz Pt and $750/oz Pd.

(3)

In forecasting revenue from Oil & Gas assets for 2017, the WTI oil price is assumed to average $50 per barrel with a $3.50 per barrel price differential between the Edmonton Light and realized prices for Canadian oil.

More specifically, we expect the following with respect to our key asset categories for 2017:

Precious Metals – U.S.:   GEOs from U.S. gold assets are expected to be slightly higher in 2017 compared to 2016. Higher production is expected at the Bald Mountain mine due to mine sequencing and a lag from ore previously placed on heap leach pads. This will be partly offset by lower production from South Arturo, as a result of a planned wind down of the Phase 2 pit.

Precious Metals – Canada:   GEOs earned from Canadian assets in 2017 are expected to decrease, reflecting the Holloway mine being placed on care and maintenance in late 2016, as well as a reduction in our attributable ounces from Kirkland Lake following the 1% NSR buy-back in October 2016.

Precious Metals – Latin America:   GEOs from Latin America are expected to increase, reflecting increased production from Candelaria due to an optimization of the open pit life-of-mine plan and inclusion of additional volumes of higher grade underground ore. This increase is expected to be partly offset by lower silver production from Antamina, which had exceptionally high production levels in 2016.

Precious Metals – Rest of World:  GEOs from Rest of World assets are forecasted to increase compared to 2016, reflecting the first full-year of fixed ounce deliveries from Karma, and a full year of production at the Vivien and Wiluna mines. These increases will be partly offset by the cessation of production from the Cooke 4 operations.

Other Minerals:   GEOs from other minerals are expected to be relatively similar to 2016.

Oil & Gas:   Oil & gas revenues are expected to increase in 2017 compared to 2016, as a result of the additions of the STACK assets in Q4/2016 and Midland assets in 2017.

We expect to fund approximately $200.0 million to $220.0 million towards the Cobre Panama precious metals stream in 2017. In 2016, the Company funded a total of $124.3 million, for a total of $462.2 million of its $1 billion commitment.

In addition, the Company estimates depletion and depreciation expense to be $265.0 million to $295.0 million for 2017.

Franco-Nevada strives to generate 80% of revenue from precious metals over a long-term horizon which includes gold, PGM and silver. In the short-term, we may diverge from the long-term target based on opportunities available. With 93.7% of revenue earned from precious metals in 2016, the Company has the flexibility to consider diversification opportunities outside of the precious metals space and increase its exposure to other commodities.

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EXPLANATION OF ROYALTIES, STREAMS AND OTHER INTERESTS

A royalty is a payment to a royalty holder by a property owner or an operator of a property and is typically based on a percentage of the minerals or other products produced or the revenues or profits generated from the property. The granting of a royalty to a person usually arises as a result of: (i) paying part of the consideration payable to land owners, prospectors or junior mining companies for the purchase of their property interests; (ii) providing capital in exchange for granting a royalty; or (iii) converting a participating interest in a joint venture relationship into a royalty.

Royalties are not typically working interests in a property.  Therefore, depending on the nature of the royalty interest and the laws applicable to the royalty and project, the royalty holder is generally not responsible for, and has no obligation to contribute, additional funds for any purpose, including, but not limited to, operating or capital costs, or environmental or reclamation liabilities. Typically, royalty interests are established through a contract between the royalty holder and the property owner, although many jurisdictions permit the holder to also register or otherwise record evidence of a royalty interest in applicable mineral title or land registries. The unique characteristics of royalties may provide royalty holders with special commercial benefits not available to the property owner because the royalty holder may enjoy the upside potential of the property with reduced risk.

Revenue-based Royalties:  The majority of royalty revenues that Franco-Nevada receives are royalties based on revenues from the value of production. The key types of revenue-based royalties are described in general terms below:

Net Smelter Return (“NSR”) royalties are based on the value of production or net proceeds received by the operator from a smelter or refinery. These proceeds are usually subject to deductions or charges for transportation, insurance, smelting and refining costs as set out in the royalty agreement. For gold royalties, the deductions are generally minimal, while for base metal projects the deductions can be much more substantial. This type of royalty generally provides cash flow that is free of any operating or capital costs and environmental liabilities. A smaller percentage NSR in a project can effectively equate to the economic value of a larger percentage profit or working interest in the same project.

Gross Royalties (“GR”) or Gross Overriding Royalties (“GOR”) are based on the total revenue stream from the sale of production from the property with few, if any, deductions.  Some contracts refer to gross proceeds (“GP”) which have been characterized as comparable to GRs in this document.

Overriding Royalties (“ORR”) and Lessor or Freehold Royalties (“FH”) are based on the proceeds from gross production and are usually free of any operating, capital and environmental costs. These terms are usually applied in the oil & gas industry.

Profit-based Royalties: Franco-Nevada also receives a portion of its revenues from royalties that are calculated based on profits, as described below:

Net Profit Interest (“NPI”) is based on the profit realized after deducting costs related to production as set out in the royalty agreement.  NPI payments generally begin after payback of capital costs.  Although the royalty holder is generally not responsible for providing capital, covering operating losses or environmental liabilities, increases in production costs will affect net profits and royalties payable.

Net Royalty Interest (“NRI”) is paid net of operating and capital costs similar to an NPI.

Fixed Royalties:  Franco-Nevada has a small number of fixed royalties. These are royalties that are paid based on a set rate per tonne mined, produced or processed or even a minimum for a period of time rather than as a percentage of revenue or profits. These types of royalties are more common for iron ore, coal and industrial minerals and usually do not have exposure to changes in the underlying commodity price.

The royalty types listed above can include additional provisions that allow them to change character in different circumstances or have varying rates. Some examples are as follows:

Minimum Royalty (“MR”) is a provision included in some royalties that requires fixed payments at a certain level even if the project is not producing, or the project is producing at too low a rate to achieve the minimum.

Advance Minimum Royalty (“AMR”) is similar to an MR except that, once production begins, the minimum payments already paid are often credited against subsequent royalty payments from production that exceeds the minimum.

Sliding Scale Royalty (“Sliding Scale” or “ss”) refers to royalties where the royalty percentage is variable. Generally this royalty percentage is indexed to metal prices or a production threshold.  Generally, a minimum or maximum percentage would be applied to such a royalty.

Capped Royalty (“Capped”) refers to royalties that expire or cease payment after a particular cumulative royalty amount has been paid or a set production volume threshold or time period has been reached.

Royalties can be commodity specific and, for instance, apply only to gold or hydrocarbons or have varying royalty structures for different commodities from the same property. Royalties can be restricted or varied by metallurgy, ore type or even by stratigraphic

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horizon. Generally, the contract terms for royalties in the oil & gas business are more standardized than those found in the mineral business.

Streams:  Streams are distinct from royalties.  They are metal purchase agreements where, in exchange for an upfront deposit and ongoing payments for metal delivered, the holder purchases all or a portion of one or more metals produced from a mine, at a preset price.  In the case of gold, the agreements typically provide for the purchase price to be the spot price at the time of delivery with a fixed price per ounce (typically $400 with a small inflationary adjustment or a percentage of spot price for gold) payable in cash and the balance paid by applying the upfront deposit.  Once the upfront deposit is fully applied, the purchase price is typically, in the case of streams which provide for a fixed price per ounce as opposed to a percentage of the spot price, the lesser of the fixed price per ounce payable in cash and the spot price at the time of delivery.  Precious metals streams are well suited to co-product production providing incentive to the operator to produce the precious metals.  Because streams can also be used as a form of financing a project, the stream structure may also help maintain the borrowing capacity for the project.  Streams can provide higher leverage to commodity price changes as a result of the fixed purchase price per ounce.

Working Interests (“WI”):  A working interest is significantly different than a royalty or stream in that a holder of a WI owns an undivided possessory interest in the land or leasehold itself, and is liable for its share of capital, operating and environmental costs, usually in proportion to its ownership percentage, and it receives its pro-rata share of revenue. Minority working or equity interests are not considered to be royalties because of the ongoing funding commitments, although they can be similar in their calculations to NPIs.

Example of a Royalty (NSR or NPI) versus a Stream

Assume for one ounce of gold, a sales price of $1,200, a “stream cost” of $400 per ounce and an “all-in sustaining cost”(1) of $730 per ounce.  Also assume that Franco-Nevada has a 4% NSR, a 4% NPI or WI or a 4% stream.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Developed

 

 

 

NSR

 

Stream

 

NPI or WI

 

One ounce sold at

 

$

1,200

 

$

1,200

 

$

1,200

 

Applicable cost

 

 

 

$

400

 

$

730

(1)  

Margin for calculation

 

$

1,200

 

$

800

 

$

470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NSR, Stream or NPI %

 

 

4

%  

 

4

%  

 

4

%  

Revenue per ounce to FNV

 

$

48

 

$

32

 

$

19

 


(1)

For applicable costs for a developed NPI or WI, Franco-Nevada is, for illustrative purposes, assuming Barrick Gold Corporation’s (“Barrick”) 2016 all-in sustaining cash cost measure, as Barrick represents the largest gold company by production and reserves, as well as being the operator of two assets at which Franco-Nevada has NPI interests.  Excluded from the all-in sustaining measure are general and administrative costs as Franco-Nevada also has such costs which have not been reflected in the applicable cost for NSRs or streams.

Based on the above economics, a comparable percentage NSR is 2.5 times more valuable than an equivalent Developed NPI or WI and 50% more valuable than a stream interest.  With changes to the gold price, the NPI or WI would demonstrate the most leverage while the NSR would provide the most down side protection.  The stream provides commodity price leverage similar to a low cost operating company with more certainty as to future costs.

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TECHNICAL AND THIRD PARTY INFORMATION

Except where otherwise stated, the disclosure in this AIF relating to properties and operations on the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds royalty, stream or other interests is based on information publicly disclosed by the owners or operators of these properties and information/data available in the public domain as at March 14, 2017 (except where stated otherwise), and none of this information has been independently verified by Franco-Nevada.  Specifically, as a royalty or stream holder, Franco-Nevada has limited, if any, access to properties included in its asset portfolio.  Additionally, Franco-Nevada may from time to time receive operating information from the owners and operators of the properties, which it is not permitted to disclose to the public.  Franco-Nevada is dependent on the operators of the properties and their qualified persons to provide information to Franco-Nevada or on publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the properties on which Franco-Nevada holds royalty, stream or other interests and generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information.  Although Franco-Nevada does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third party information is complete or accurate.  Some information publicly reported by operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by Franco-Nevada’s royalty, stream or other interest. Franco-Nevada’s royalty, stream or other interests often cover less than 100% and sometimes only a portion of the publicly reported mineral reserves, mineral resources and production of a property.

Except where otherwise noted, the disclosure in this AIF relating to mineral reserve and mineral resource statements for individual properties is made as at December 31, 2016.  In addition, numerical information presented in this AIF which has been derived from information publicly disclosed by owners or operators may have been rounded by Franco-Nevada and, therefore, there may be some inconsistencies between the significant digits presented in this AIF and the information publicly disclosed by owners and operators.

Franco-Nevada considers its stream interests in the Antapaccay project, the Antamina project, the Candelaria project and the Cobre Panama project to be its only material mineral projects for the purposes of NI 43-101.  Franco-Nevada will continue to assess the materiality of its assets as new assets are acquired or move into production.  In addition to these material projects, the Corporation has also included in this AIF selected mineral asset descriptions for its top five revenue contributors (excluding the material projects) in this year’s AIF.  The Corporation will continue to assess the extent to which it will include selected mineral asset descriptions for non-material assets each year based on the revenue generated by its material projects and other relevant factors.  For additional information, please refer to Franco-Nevada’s 2017 Asset Handbook which can be found on our website.

Information contained in this AIF with respect to each of the Antapaccay project, the Antamina project, the Candelaria project and the Cobre Panama project has been prepared in accordance with the exemption set forth in section 9.2 of NI 43-101.

The disclosure contained in this AIF of a scientific or technical nature for the Antapaccay project is based on (i) the information disclosed in the document entitled “Antapaccay Mining and Technical Information” and dated effective February 10, 2016, which document was prepared by Compañía Minera Antapaccay S.A. (“CM Antapaccay”), the owner and operator of the Antapaccay project and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore, available on CM Antapaccay’s website at www.glencoreperu.pe; (ii) the Glencore Statement of Resources & Reserves as at December 31, 2016; and (iii) the news release dated February 2, 2017 of Glencore containing the Glencore 2016 Production Report, each available on Glencore’s website.

Unless otherwise noted, the disclosure contained in this AIF of a scientific or technical nature for the Antamina project is based on (i) the information disclosed in the annual information form of Teck dated February 23, 2017 and filed under Teck’s SEDAR profile on February 24, 2017; and (ii) the technical report entitled “Technical Report, Mineral Reserves and Resources, Antamina Deposit, Peru 2010” and dated January 31, 2011, which technical report was prepared for Compañía Minera Antamina S.A. (“CM Antamina”), and filed under Teck’s SEDAR profile on March 22, 2011.

The disclosure contained in this AIF of a scientific or technical nature for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex is based on (i) the information disclosed in the annual information form of Lundin dated March 30, 2016 and filed under Lundin’s SEDAR profile on March 30, 2016; (ii) the news release dated November 30, 2016 containing Lundin’s operating outlook, and which can be found on Lundin’s website; (iii) the news release dated February 22, 2017 containing the 2016 production report and 2017 production guidance, and which can be found on Lundin’s website; and (iv) the technical report entitled “Technical Report for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex, Atacama Province, Region III, Chile” dated January 17, 2017.  The technical report was prepared for Lundin and filed under Lundin’s SEDAR profile on January 17, 2017.

The disclosure contained in this AIF for the Cobre Panama project is based on (i) the annual information form of First Quantum dated March 10, 2017 and filed under First Quantum’s SEDAR profile on March 10, 2017 and (ii) the technical report entitled “Cobre Panamá Project -- Colón Province, Republic of Panamá -- NI 43 - 101 Technical Report” and dated June 30, 2015, which was prepared for First Quantum and filed under First Quantum’s SEDAR profile on July 22, 2015.

The technical and scientific information contained in this AIF relating to the Antapaccay project, the Antamina project, the Candelaria project and the Cobre Panama project was reviewed and approved in accordance with NI 43-101 by Phil Wilson, C.Eng., Vice President, Technical of the Corporation and a “Qualified Person” as defined in NI 43-101.

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The disclosure in this AIF for the reserve assessment and evaluation of the oil & gas reserves was prepared by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (“GLJ”) for Franco-Nevada, with an effective date of December 31, 2016, in accordance with NI 51-101.

Reconciliation to CIM Definitions

In this AIF, Franco-Nevada has disclosed a number of resource and reserve estimates covering properties related to the mineral assets that are not based on Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) definitions, but instead have been prepared in reliance upon JORC, SAMREC and SEC Industry Guide 7 (collectively, the “Acceptable Foreign Codes”).  Estimates based on Acceptable Foreign Codes are recognized under NI 43-101 in certain circumstances.

In each case, the mineral resources and mineral reserves reported in this AIF are based on estimates previously disclosed by the relevant property owner or operator, without reference to the underlying data used to calculate the estimates.  Accordingly, Franco-Nevada is not able to reconcile the resource and reserve estimates prepared in reliance on an Acceptable Foreign Code with that of CIM definitions.  Franco-Nevada previously sought confirmation from one of its technical advisory firms, that is comprised of engineers experienced in the preparation of resource and reserve estimates using CIM and each of the Acceptable Foreign Codes, of the extent to which an estimate prepared under an Acceptable Foreign Code would differ from that prepared under CIM definitions.  Franco-Nevada was advised that, while the CIM definitions are not identical to those of the Acceptable Foreign Codes, the resource and reserve definitions and categories are substantively the same as the CIM definitions mandated in NI 43-101 and will typically result in reporting of substantially similar reserve and resource estimates.  Such advisors further confirmed, without reference to the procedures in which the estimates prepared using Acceptable Foreign Codes that are reproduced in this AIF were conducted, that in the course of their preparation of a resource or reserve estimate they would effectively use the same procedures to prepare and report the resource or reserve estimate regardless of the reliance on CIM or any of the Acceptable Foreign Codes.  Such advisors noted two provisos to this confirmation, being (i) SEC Industry Guide 7 prohibits the reporting of resources, and will only permit reporting of reserves, and (ii) it is now generally accepted practice that staff at the SEC expect to see metals prices based on historic three year average prices, while each of CIM and the other Acceptable Foreign Codes permits the author of a resource or reserve estimate to use his or her discretion to establish a reasonable assumed metal price in such calculations.  See “Cautionary Note Regarding Mineral and Oil and Gas Reserve and Resource Reporting Estimates”.

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FRANCO-NEVADA’S ASSETS

Franco-Nevada’s assets are categorized by commodity and stage of development.  By commodity, assets are either “Precious Metals”, “Other Minerals” or “Oil & Gas”.  “Precious Metals” includes gold, silver and PGM.  The categories other than Oil & Gas are collectively referred to as “Mineral Assets”.  For presentation purposes, “Precious Metals” encompasses gold, silver, some polymetallic exploration prospects, and platinum group metals including palladium. “Other Minerals” includes base metals, iron ore, coal, industrial and miscellaneous minerals. “Producing” assets are those that have generated revenue from steady-state operations to Franco-Nevada or are expected to in the next year. “Advanced” assets are assets on projects that in management’s view have a reasonable possibility of generating steady-state revenue to Franco-Nevada in the next five years or includes properties under development, permitting, feasibility or advanced exploration. “Exploration” assets represent early stage exploration properties that are speculative and are expected to require more than five years to generate revenue, if ever, or are currently not active.

For accounting purposes, the number of assets has been counted in different manners depending on the category.  Royalties on a producing or advanced property are generally counted as a single asset even if Franco-Nevada has multiple different royalties on the property, such as at the Goldstrike complex.  Streams covering a group of mines in close proximity and operated by a common operator such as the Sudbury streams have also been counted as one asset.  However, royalties and streams on producing properties that have significant co-products have been counted twice, such as the Robinson royalties for gold and copper or the Sudbury streams for gold and PGM.  Exploration royalties are simply counted by the number of royalty contracts and no effort has been made to consolidate royalties on the same property.  Franco-Nevada’s oil & gas interests are subdivided into Producing Assets, which include assets that are currently producing oil or natural gas, or Exploration Assets, which are early stage, undeveloped assets, whereby no oil or gas production is expected from Franco-Nevada’s land interests for more than five years, if ever.  Franco-Nevada’s oil & gas interests consist of a variety of working interests and royalty interests which are derived from a large number of underlying leases and contractual agreements covering land positions in western Canada, Quebec, the Canadian Arctic and Oklahoma and Texas in the United States.  For accounting purposes, these leases and contracts have been grouped into distinct land areas and tabulated as individual assets.  In many cases, Franco-Nevada owns multiple royalties or working interests that pertain to the same land area, and in these circumstances, the interests are counted as a single asset.

As of March 21, 2017, Franco-Nevada estimates that it holds 259 Mineral Assets and 80 Oil & Gas Assets for a total of 339 assets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franco-Nevada Asset Tabulation at March 21, 2017

 

 

  

  

Precious Metals

  

  

Other Minerals

  

  

Oil & Gas

  

  

TOTAL

 

Producing

 

 

41

 

 

5

 

 

61(1)

 

 

107

 

Advanced

 

 

34

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

41

 

Exploration

 

 

135

 

 

37

 

 

19

 

 

191

 

TOTAL

 

 

210

 

 

49

 

 

80

 

 

339

 

 

(1)     Midland Basin transaction expected to close in Q2 2017.

 

 

 

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Summary of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources

The mineral reserves and mineral resources tabulated in this AIF reflect the most recent publicly disclosed figures by the operators of the assets (converted to a 100% basis where appropriate) in which Franco-Nevada has interests.  However, Franco-Nevada’s interests often do not cover the entire mineral reserve and mineral resource that is publicly reported by the operator. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Mineral

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Reserves

 

 

Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proven & Probable

 

 

covered by

 

 

    

    

    

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

royalty or

 

GOLD - UNITED STATES

 

Notes

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

stream1

 

Goldstrike

 

1,4,5,6

 

57,469

 

3.29

 

6,082

 

 

13,216

 

4.70

 

1,995

 

 

70,685

 

3.55

 

8,077

 

 

65

%

Gold Quarry

 

1,7

 

not available

 

 

not available

 

 

not available

 

 

not available

 

Marigold

 

1,8,9

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

185,000

 

0.48

 

2,840

 

 

185,000

 

0.48

 

2,840

 

 

100

%

Midas/Fire Creek

 

3,10,11

 

238

 

31.80

 

243

 

 

386

 

15.13

 

188

 

 

624

 

21.48

 

431

 

 

100

%

Bald Mountain

 

1,12

 

10,332

 

0.82

 

271

 

 

100,154

 

0.58

 

1,862

 

 

110,486

 

0.60

 

2,133

 

 

77

%

Mesquite

 

13,14

 

7,882

 

0.49

 

123

 

 

63,479

 

0.52

 

1,056

 

 

71,361

 

0.51

 

1,179

 

 

100

%

Stibnite Gold

 

3,15,16

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

88,964

 

1.60

 

4,578

 

 

88,964

 

1.60

 

4,578

 

 

100

%

Castle Mountain

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Hollister

 

17,18

 

101

 

20.62

 

67

 

 

161

 

19.97

 

104

 

 

262

 

20.29

 

171

 

 

100

%

Pinson

 

1,3,19,20,21

 

5,717

 

0.91

 

168

 

 

1,056

 

5.19

 

176

 

 

6,856

 

1.56

 

344

 

 

 —

%

Robinson

 

22,23,24

 

110,513

 

0.15

 

533

 

 

8,860

 

0.12

 

34

 

 

119,374

 

0.15

 

576

 

 

100

%

Sandman

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

South Arturo

 

1,25,26,27

 

1,418

 

3.95

 

180

 

 

215

 

3.38

 

23

 

 

1,633

 

3.87

 

203

 

 

100

%

GOLD - CANADA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detour Lake

 

28,29,30

 

91,000

 

1.25

 

3,659

 

 

423,400

 

0.94

 

12,736

 

 

514,400

 

0.99

 

16,395

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Hislop)

 

31,32

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

280

 

5.16

 

46

 

 

280

 

5.16

 

46

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Holloway)

 

33,34

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

233

 

5.35

 

40

 

 

233

 

5.35

 

40

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Holt)

 

35,36

 

1,452

 

4.26

 

199

 

 

2,414

 

5.05

 

392

 

 

3,866

 

4.75

 

591

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Taylor)

 

37,38

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

774

 

6.27

 

156

 

 

774

 

6.27

 

156

 

 

100

%

Sudbury Levack

 

1,39,40

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

486

 

1.01

 

16

 

 

486

 

1.01

 

16

 

 

100

%

Musselwhite

 

41,42

 

3,170

 

6.79

 

690

 

 

5,040

 

6.14

 

990

 

 

8,210

 

6.39

 

1,690

 

 

100

%

Hemlo

 

1,43,44,45

 

1,018

 

3.64

 

119

 

 

24,764

 

1.85

 

1,469

 

 

25,782

 

1.92

 

1,588

 

 

20

%

Kirkland Lake

 

46,47

 

808

 

15.86

 

412

 

 

1,545

 

21.16

 

1,051

 

 

2,354

 

19.33

 

1,463

 

 

100

%

Timmins West

 

48,49

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

2,000

 

3.69

 

233

 

 

2,000

 

3.69

 

233

 

 

100

%

Canadian Malartic

 

1,50,51

 

51,120

 

0.95

 

1,570

 

 

152,548

 

1.13

 

5,528

 

 

203,668

 

1.08

 

7,096

 

 

12

%

Brucejack

 

1,52,53

 

4,700

 

12.57

 

1,900

 

 

13,800

 

15.33

 

6,800

 

 

18,500

 

14.63

 

8,700

 

 

100

%

Hardrock

 

54,55

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

141,715

 

1.02

 

4,647

 

 

141,715

 

1.02

 

4,647

 

 

100

%

Red Lake (Phoenix)

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Courageous Lake

 

56,57

 

12,000

 

2.41

 

1,000

 

 

79,000

 

2.17

 

5,500

 

 

91,000

 

2.20

 

6,500

 

 

100

%

Dublin Gulch (Eagle)

 

58,59

 

27,000

 

0.80

 

685

 

 

90,000

 

0.62

 

1,778

 

 

116,000

 

0.66

 

2,463

 

 

100

%

Goldfields

 

60,61

 

1,228

 

1.90

 

75

 

 

21,105

 

1.39

 

945

 

 

22,333

 

1.42

 

1,020

 

 

100

%

Red Mountain

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

100

%

Monument Bay

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

GOLD - LATIN AMERICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antapaccay

 

62

 

238,000

 

0.12

 

881

 

 

477,000

 

0.09

 

1,345

 

 

715,000

 

0.10

 

2,226

 

 

100

%

Candelaria

 

1,63,64,65

 

446,078

 

0.12

 

1,776

 

 

36,455

 

0.16

 

186

 

 

482,533

 

0.13

 

1,962

 

 

80

%

Guadalupe-Palmarejo

 

1,3,66

 

1,423

 

2.75

 

126

 

 

6,508

 

2.23

 

466

 

 

7,931

 

2.32

 

592

 

 

77

%

Cobre Panama

 

1,67,68

 

345,600

 

0.10

 

1,122

 

 

2,837,000

 

0.06

 

5,819

 

 

3,182,600

 

0.07

 

6,941

 

 

80

%

Cerro Moro

 

69,70

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

1,954

 

11.38

 

715

 

 

1,954

 

11.38

 

715

 

 

100

%

Calcatreu

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Gurupi

 

71,72

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

63,757

 

1.14

 

2,328

 

 

63,757

 

1.14

 

2,328

 

 

100

%

San Jorge

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taca Taca

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Volcan

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

GOLD - AUSTRALIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duketon

 

1,73,74,75

 

7,900

 

0.99

 

251

 

 

45,900

 

1.12

 

1,648

 

 

53,600

 

1.10

 

1,899

 

 

100

%

Henty

 

76,77

 

290

 

5.00

 

47

 

 

138

 

5.80

 

26

 

 

428

 

5.40

 

73

 

 

100

%

Aphrodite

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Yandal (Bronzewing)

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Bullabulling

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Edna May

 

1,78,79

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

8,830

 

1.54

 

438

 

 

8,830

 

1.54

 

438

 

 

2

%

Glenburgh

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Red October

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

100

%

South Kalgoorlie

 

1,80,81

 

163

 

3.84

 

20

 

 

1,021

 

2.90

 

95

 

 

1,184

 

3.03

 

115

 

 

74

%

Matilda (Wiluna)

 

82,83

 

195

 

1.90

 

12

 

 

6,842

 

2.50

 

548

 

 

2,471

 

1.80

 

560

 

 

100

%

GOLD - REST OF WORLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MWS

 

84,85

 

117,250

 

0.21

 

790

 

 

169,890

 

0.24

 

1,310

 

 

287,140

 

0.23

 

2,100

 

 

fixed interest

 

Sabodala

 

86,87,88

 

21,220

 

1.00

 

680

 

 

38,110

 

1.60

 

1,960

 

 

59,340

 

1.38

 

2,640

 

 

100

%

Subika

 

1,89,90,91

 

50,700

 

1.29

 

2,110

 

 

56,500

 

2.26

 

4,110

 

 

107,200

 

1.80

 

6,220

 

 

78

%

Tasiast

 

92

 

28,858

 

1.30

 

1,238

 

 

100,639

 

2.10

 

6,777

 

 

129,497

 

1.90

 

8,015

 

 

100

%

Edikan

 

93

 

20,100

 

1.13

 

733

 

 

36,300

 

1.13

 

1,346

 

 

56,500

 

1.14

 

2,078

 

 

100

%

Cooke 4

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

100

%

Karma

 

94

 

400

 

0.59

 

8

 

 

37,400

 

0.92

 

1,109

 

 

37,900

 

0.92

 

1,117

 

 

100

%

Agi Dagi

 

95,96

 

1,450

 

0.76

 

36

 

 

52,911

 

0.66

 

1,130

 

 

54,361

 

0.67

 

1,166

 

 

 —

 

Ity

 

97

 

100

 

2.90

 

6

 

 

43,800

 

1.50

 

2,117

 

 

43,900

 

1.50

 

2,123

 

 

fixed interest

 

Perama Hill

 

98

 

2,477

 

4.44

 

354

 

 

7,220

 

2.68

 

621

 

 

9,697

 

3.13

 

975

 

 

100

%

Sissingue

 

99,100

 

3,400

 

2.85

 

312

 

 

2,100

 

1.70

 

115

 

 

5,500

 

2.43

 

429

 

 

100

%

TOTAL GOLD MINERAL RESERVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,478

 

 

 

 

 

 

89,392

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

16


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Resources - Inclusive of Reserves

 

 

Mineral Resources

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Measured (M)

 

 

Indicated (I)

 

 

(M)+(I)

 

 

Inferred

 

 

covered by

 

 

    

    

    

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Contained

 

  

Tonnage

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

royalty or

 

GOLD - UNITED STATES

 

Notes

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

stream interest1

 

Goldstrike

 

1,2,132

 

59,782

 

3.42

 

6,570

 

 

19,134

 

4.82

 

2,963

 

 

9,533

 

 

1,145

 

9.48

 

349

 

 

65

%

Gold Quarry

 

1,133

 

not available

 

 

not available

 

 

 

 

 

not available

 

 

not available

 

Marigold

 

1,134,135

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

348,300

 

0.46

 

5,150

 

 

5,150

 

 

53,600

 

0.41

 

700

 

 

100

%

Midas/Fire Creek

 

3,136,137,138

 

542

 

26.47

 

461

 

 

946

 

15.02

 

457

 

 

918

 

 

1,453

 

15.07

 

704

 

 

100

%

Bald Mountain

 

1,2,139

 

35,213

 

0.70

 

788

 

 

276,210

 

0.55

 

4,893

 

 

5,681

 

 

49,472

 

0.40

 

648

 

 

92

%

Mesquite

 

2,140,141

 

13,361

 

0.44

 

187

 

 

128,481

 

0.49

 

2,032

 

 

2,219

 

 

7,118

 

0.32

 

74

 

 

100

%

Stibnite Gold

 

142,143

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

104,505

 

1.63

 

5,465

 

 

5,465

 

 

25,168

 

1.32

 

1,066

 

 

100

%

Castle Mountain

 

144,145,146

 

17,400

 

0.86

 

480

 

 

202,500

 

0.57

 

3,711

 

 

4,191

 

 

40,800

 

0.58

 

760

 

 

100

%

Hollister

 

147,148,149

 

166

 

38.37

 

205

 

 

21,055

 

1.32

 

895

 

 

1,100

 

 

34,845

 

0.64

 

715

 

 

100

%

Pinson

 

1,3,150,151

 

19,223

 

1.21

 

746

 

 

4,130

 

2.54

 

338

 

 

1,085

 

 

1,080

 

4.88

 

169

 

 

 —

%

Robinson

 

152,153,154

 

317,942

 

0.18

 

1,840

 

 

40,173

 

0.15

 

194

 

 

2,072

 

 

11,942

 

0.18

 

69

 

 

100

%

Sandman

 

1,2,155

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

1,200

 

1.23

 

50

 

 

50

 

 

1,000

 

1.85

 

60

 

 

100

%

South Arturo

 

1,2,156,157

 

1,430

 

3.93

 

181

 

 

252

 

3.09

 

25

 

 

206

 

 

10

 

5.18

 

2

 

 

100

%

GOLD - CANADA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detour Lake

 

2,158

 

108,800

 

1.26

 

4,415

 

 

526,100

 

0.94

 

15,866

 

 

20,281

 

 

42,300

 

0.82

 

1,121

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Hislop)

 

2,159,160

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

1,263

 

4.26

 

173

 

 

173

 

 

690

 

4.15

 

92

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Holloway)

 

2,161,162

 

310

 

4.72

 

47

 

 

715

 

4.79

 

110

 

 

157

 

 

2,479

 

4.88

 

389

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Holt)

 

2,163,164

 

5,154

 

4.06

 

672

 

 

6,275

 

4.35

 

877

 

 

1,548

 

 

7,866

 

4.67

 

1,181

 

 

100

%

Golden Highway (Taylor)

 

2,165,166,167

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

26,655

 

1.91

 

1,633

 

 

1,633

 

 

2,755

 

4.26

 

377

 

 

100

%

Sudbury Levack

 

1,168,169

 

1,732

 

0.08

 

4

 

 

11,240

 

0.07

 

25

 

 

29

 

 

4,594

 

0.16

 

24

 

 

100

%

Musselwhite

 

2,170,171

 

3,540

 

6.59

 

750

 

 

7,550

 

5.73

 

1,390

 

 

2,150

 

 

6,800

 

5.49

 

1,200

 

 

100

%

Hemlo

 

1,2,172

 

1,144

 

3.53

 

130

 

 

83,535

 

1.18

 

3,178

 

 

3,308

 

 

7,765

 

1.94

 

484

 

 

20

%

Kirkland Lake

 

2,173,174,175

 

1,811

 

14.75

 

859

 

 

7,490

 

13.44

 

3,236

 

 

4,096

 

 

6,818

 

8.96

 

1,965

 

 

100

%

Timmins West

 

176,177,178

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

8,590

 

4.13

 

1,141

 

 

1,141

 

 

6,573

 

5.72

 

1,208

 

 

100

%

Canadian Malartic

 

1,2,179,180

 

55,122

 

0.98

 

1,742

 

 

174,790

 

1.18

 

6,646

 

 

8,384

 

 

29,884

 

1.93

 

1,858

 

 

12

%

Brucejack

 

1,181,182

 

5,900

 

12.65

 

2,400

 

 

15,500

 

15.45

 

7,700

 

 

10,000

 

 

8,600

 

14.11

 

3,900

 

 

100

%

Hardrock

 

2,183,184

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

175,481

 

1.20

 

6,763

 

 

6,763

 

 

25,365

 

3.18

 

2,590

 

 

100

%

Red Lake (Phoenix)

 

185,186

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

492

 

6.70

 

106

 

 

106

 

 

1,519

 

6.29

 

307

 

 

100

%

Courageous Lake

 

187,188

 

13,401

 

2.53

 

1,090

 

 

93,914

 

2.28

 

6,884

 

 

7,974

 

 

53,227

 

2.29

 

3,914

 

 

100

%

Dublin Gulch (Eagle)

 

189,190

 

29,400

 

0.81

 

761

 

 

151,300

 

0.59

 

2,870

 

 

3,631

 

 

17,400

 

0.49

 

276

 

 

100

%

Goldfields

 

191,192

 

858

 

2.04

 

56

 

 

20,002

 

1.51

 

971

 

 

1,027

 

 

4,564

 

1.54

 

226

 

 

100

%

Red Mountain

 

193,194

 

1,246

 

9.40

 

376

 

 

829

 

7.78

 

207

 

 

584

 

 

325

 

6.22

 

65

 

 

100

%

Monument Bay

 

195

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

36,581

 

1.52

 

1,787

 

 

1,787

 

 

41,946

 

1.32

 

1,781

 

 

100

%

GOLD - LATIN AMERICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antapaccay

 

196

 

239,000

 

0.12

 

956

 

 

708,000

 

0.09

 

1,986

 

 

2,942

 

 

212,000

 

0.10

 

682

 

 

100

%

Candelaria

 

1,197,198,199

 

590,340

 

0.14

 

2,660

 

 

98,647

 

0.21

 

654

 

 

3,314

 

 

61,590

 

0.19

 

382

 

 

80

%

Guadalupe-Palmarejo

 

1,2,3,200

 

2,165

 

2.53

 

176

 

 

10,211

 

1.99

 

653

 

 

829

 

 

4,287

 

1.87

 

258

 

 

100

%

Cobre Panama

 

1,201,202

 

336,000

 

0.10

 

1,080

 

 

3,358,000

 

0.06

 

6,373

 

 

7,453

 

 

1,051,000

 

0.03

 

1,135

 

 

93

%

Cerro Moro

 

2,204

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

5,275

 

5.62

 

953

 

 

953

 

 

4,427

 

1.96

 

279

 

 

100

%

Calcatreu

 

205

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

8,000

 

2.63

 

676

 

 

676

 

 

3,400

 

2.07

 

226

 

 

100

%

Gurupi

 

206,207

 

46,027

 

0.73

 

1,076

 

 

95,979

 

0.79

 

2,444

 

 

3,519

 

 

7,719

 

0.67

 

165

 

 

100

%

San Jorge

 

208,209

 

79,518

 

0.22

 

584

 

 

104,091

 

0.19

 

626

 

 

1,211

 

 

11,235

 

0.16

 

59

 

 

100

%

Taca Taca

 

210,211,212

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

2,408,000

 

0.10

 

7,630

 

 

7,630

 

 

938,000

 

0.06

 

1,700

 

 

100

%

Volcan

 

213,214

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18,600

 

0.85

 

510

 

 

25

%

GOLD - AUSTRALIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duketon

 

1,215,216,217

 

9,300

 

1.02

 

304

 

 

132,100

 

0.98

 

4,173

 

 

4,477

 

 

25,900

 

0.95

 

795

 

 

97

%

Henty

 

218,219

 

976

 

4.80

 

150

 

 

556

 

4.90

 

88

 

 

238

 

 

284

 

4.80

 

44

 

 

100

%

Aphrodite

 

220,221

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

16,390

 

1.71

 

899

 

 

899

 

 

12,350

 

1.25

 

498

 

 

100

%

Yandal (Bronzewing)

 

222,223

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

4,503

 

2.10

 

304

 

 

304

 

 

3,801

 

1.65

 

202

 

 

100

%

Bullabulling

 

1,224

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

68,570

 

0.99

 

2,185

 

 

2,185

 

 

23,080

 

1.20

 

893

 

 

50

%

Edna May

 

1,225,226

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

14,750

 

1.47

 

696

 

 

696

 

 

2,500

 

0.96

 

77

 

 

2

%

Glenburgh

 

227,228

 

2,900

 

1.94

 

181

 

 

4,600

 

1.56

 

231

 

 

412

 

 

13,900

 

1.32

 

591

 

 

100

%

Red October

 

229,230

 

29

 

11.80

 

11

 

 

4,000

 

1.93

 

248

 

 

259

 

 

3,283

 

2.05

 

216

 

 

100

%

South Kalgoorlie

 

1,231,232

 

855

 

3.70

 

102

 

 

15,785

 

2.57

 

1,305

 

 

1,407

 

 

13,032

 

2.43

 

1,018

 

 

88

%

Matilda (Wiluna)

 

233,234,235

 

200

 

2.02

 

13

 

 

31,000

 

3.12

 

3,112

 

 

3,125

 

 

33,000

 

3.12

 

3,309

 

 

100

%

GOLD - REST OF WORLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MWS

 

236

 

120,250

 

0.21

 

830

 

 

170,100

 

0.24

 

1,310

 

 

2,140

 

 

15,170

 

0.30

 

150

 

 

fixed interest

 

Sabodala

 

237,238,239

 

25,011

 

1.15

 

926

 

 

60,362

 

1.81

 

3,516

 

 

4,442

 

 

15,254

 

1.92

 

944

 

 

100

%

Subika

 

1,2,240

 

51,900

 

1.28

 

2,130

 

 

93,500

 

2.10

 

6,320

 

 

8,450

 

 

27,900

 

2.64

 

2,370

 

 

80

%

Tasiast

 

2,241

 

35,413

 

1.26

 

1,435

 

 

166,460

 

1.82

 

9,724

 

 

11,159

 

 

5,575

 

1.90

 

345

 

 

100

%

Edikan

 

242,243

 

47,100

 

1.17

 

1,772

 

 

108,800

 

0.93

 

3,246

 

 

5,011

 

 

30,000

 

0.93

 

899

 

 

100

%

Cooke 4

 

244

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

45,300

 

0.30

 

430

 

 

430

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

100

%

Karma

 

245,246

 

400

 

0.62

 

8

 

 

83,800

 

1.10

 

2,973

 

 

2,981

 

 

19,300

 

1.27

 

791

 

 

100

%

Agi Dagi

 

1,2,247,248

 

2,516

 

0.75

 

61

 

 

104,453

 

0.63

 

2,132

 

 

2,193

 

 

19,551

 

0.52

 

330

 

 

95

%

Ity

 

249

 

0

 

1.84

 

2

 

 

52,800

 

1.64

 

2,777

 

 

2,779

 

 

30,200

 

1.45

 

1,406

 

 

fixed interest

 

Perama Hill

 

250

 

3,064

 

4.30

 

424

 

 

9,375

 

3.18

 

958

 

 

1,382

 

 

8,766

 

1.96

 

554

 

 

100

%

Sissingue

 

251,252

 

4,800

 

2.40

 

370

 

 

11,000

 

1.44

 

510

 

 

880

 

 

1,100

 

1.78

 

63

 

 

100

%

TOTAL GOLD MINERAL RESOURCES*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

156,867

 

 

196,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,165

 

 

 

 

 

*Total excludes New Prosperity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Mineral Reserves

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proven & Probable

 

  

covered by

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

royalty or

 

Silver

 

Notes

    

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

  

  

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

  

  

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

  

  

stream interest1

 

Antapaccay

 

101

 

238,000

 

1.62

 

12,402

 

 

477,000

 

1.87

 

28,617

 

 

715,000

 

1.78

 

41,019

 

 

100

%

Antamina

 

1,102

 

174,100

 

10.92

 

61,111

 

 

378,500

 

10.49

 

127,622

 

 

552,600

 

10.69

 

189,837

 

 

22.5

%

Candelaria

 

1,103,104,105

 

446,078

 

1.83

 

26,230

 

 

36,455

 

1.84

 

2,158

 

 

482,534

 

1.83

 

28,388

 

 

80

%

Cobre Panama

 

1,106,107

 

345,600

 

1.33

 

14,791

 

 

2,837,000

 

1.36

 

123,612

 

 

3,182,500

 

1.35

 

138,402

 

 

80

%

Cerro Moro

 

109,110

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

1,954

 

648.22

 

40,723

 

 

1,954

 

648.22

 

40,723

 

 

100

%

Midas/Fire Creek

 

3,111,112

 

238

 

191.19

 

1,461

 

 

386

 

99.72

 

1,239

 

 

624

 

134.55

 

2,700

 

 

100

%

TOTAL SILVER MINERAL RESERVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,995

 

 

 

 

 

 

323,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

441,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Mineral Resources — Inclusive of Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured (M)

 

 

Indicated (I)

 

 

(M)+(I)

 

 

Silver Inferred Mineral Resources

 

 

covered by

 

 

    

 

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Contained

  

  

Tonnage

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

royalty or

 

Silver

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

stream interest1

 

Antapaccay

 

253

 

 

239,000

 

1.68

 

12,924

 

 

708,000

 

1.72

 

39,061

 

 

51,985

 

 

212,000

 

1.52

 

10,332

 

 

100

%

Antamina

 

1,254

 

 

239,000

 

10.26

 

78,866

 

 

846,000

 

11.31

 

307,682

 

 

391,885

 

 

1,247,000

 

10.42

 

417,734

 

 

22.5

%

Candelaria

 

1,255,256,257

 

 

590,340

 

2.02

 

38,335

 

 

98,647

 

2.19

 

6,936

 

 

45,271

 

 

11,304

 

10.88

 

3,956

 

 

80

%

Cobre Panama

 

1,258,259

 

 

336,000

 

1.35

 

14,584

 

 

3,358,000

 

1.32

 

142,062

 

 

156,646

 

 

1,051,000

 

1.08

 

36,449

 

 

80

%

Cerro Moro

 

2,261

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

5,275

 

359.89

 

61,036

 

 

61,036

 

 

4,427

 

101.28

 

14,415

 

 

100

%

Midas/Fire Creek

 

3,262,263,264

 

 

542

 

204.39

 

3,559

 

 

946

 

114.10

 

3,471

 

 

7,031

 

 

1,453

 

51.62

 

2,412

 

 

100

%

TOTAL SILVER MINERAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

148,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

560,248

 

 

713,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

485,299

 

 

 

 

 

17


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGM Mineral Reserves

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proven & Probable

 

 

covered by

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

royalty or

 

PGM

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

stream interest1

 

Sudbury

 

1,113,114

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

486

 

7.18

 

112

 

 

486

 

7.18

 

112

 

 

100

%

Stillwater

 

1,3,115,116

 

 

5,423

 

17.16

 

2,992

 

 

36,001

 

15.73

 

18,207

 

 

41,424

 

15.92

 

21,198

 

 

96

%

Pandora

 

1,117,118,119

 

 

2,195

 

3.85

 

244

 

 

12,683

 

4.26

 

1,707

 

 

14,878

 

4.20

 

1,951

 

 

80

%

TOTAL PGM MINERAL RESERVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGM Mineral Resources — Inclusive of Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured (M)

 

 

Indicated (I)

 

 

(M)+(I)

 

 

PGM Inferred Mineral Resources

 

 

covered by

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnage

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

royalty or

 

PGM

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

000 oz

 

 

000s

 

g/t

 

000 oz

 

 

stream interest1

 

Sudbury

 

1,265,266

 

 

1,732

 

0.36

 

20

 

 

11,240

 

0.39

 

141

 

 

161

 

 

4,594

 

0.99

 

146

 

 

100

%

Stillwater

 

1,2,3,267

 

 

5,423

 

17.16

 

2,992

 

 

36,001

 

15.73

 

18,207

 

 

21,198

 

 

83,700

 

16.39

 

44,113

 

 

96

%

Pandora

 

1,268,269

 

 

25,854

 

4.80

 

3,902

 

 

140,000

 

4.61

 

20,732

 

 

24,634

 

 

23,171

 

4.73

 

3,415

 

 

80

%

TOTAL PGM MINERAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,080

 

 

45,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Mineral Reserves

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proven & Probable

 

 

covered by

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

royalty or

 

Copper

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

stream interest1

 

Osborne

 

120,121

 

 

2,660

 

0.94

%  

55

 

 

2,590

 

1.47

%  

84

 

 

5,250

 

1.21

%  

139

 

 

fixed interest

 

Rosemont

 

3,122,123

 

 

279,479

 

0.46

%  

2,834

 

 

325,796

 

0.42

%  

3,017

 

 

605,276

 

0.44

%  

5,851

 

 

100

%

NuevaUnion (Relincho)

 

124,125

 

 

435,300

 

0.38

%  

3,647

 

 

803,800

 

0.37

%  

6,557

 

 

1,239,100

 

0.37

%  

10,203

 

 

100

%

Taca Taca

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

100

%

Robinson

 

126,127

 

 

110,513

 

0.42

%  

1,023

 

 

8,860

 

0.28

%  

55

 

 

119,373

 

0.41

%  

1,078

 

 

100

%

Vizcachitas

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

100

%

TOTAL COPPER MINERAL RESERVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Mineral Resources - Inclusive of Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured (M)

 

 

Indicated (I)

 

 

(M)+(I)

 

 

Copper Inferred Mineral Resources

 

 

covered by

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnes

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

Contained

 

 

Tonnage

 

Grade

 

Contained

 

 

royalty or

 

Copper

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

stream interest1

 

Osborne

 

270,271

 

 

6,500

 

1.31

%  

187

 

 

5,470

 

1.43

%  

172

 

 

359

 

 

5,840

 

1.37

%  

177

 

 

fixed interest

 

Rosemont

 

3,272,273

 

 

342,914

 

0.43

%  

3,232

 

 

548,572

 

0.37

%  

4,450

 

 

7,682

 

 

126,733

 

0.40

%  

1,112

 

 

100

%

NuevaUnion (Relincho)

 

2,274

 

 

515,200

 

0.36

%  

4,122

 

 

1,120,900

 

0.36

%  

8,933

 

 

13,056

 

 

610,800

 

0.38

%  

5,117

 

 

100

%

Taca Taca

 

275,276,277

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,165,000

 

0.44

%  

21,150

 

 

21,150

 

 

921,000

 

0.37

%  

7,550

 

 

100

%

Robinson

 

278,279

 

 

317,943

 

0.47

%  

3,294

 

 

40,173

 

0.34

%  

301

 

 

3,596

 

 

11,942

 

0.38

%  

100

 

 

100

%

Vizcachitas

 

280,281

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,038,000

 

0.37

%  

8,539

 

 

8,539

 

 

318,000

 

0.34

%  

2,415

 

 

100

%

TOTAL COPPER MINERAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

43,546

 

 

54,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nickel Mineral Reserves

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proven & Probable

 

 

covered by

 

 

    

 

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

royalty or

 

Nickel

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

stream interest1

 

Mt Keith

 

128,129

 

 

39,600

 

0.60

%  

522

 

 

5,800

 

0.50

%  

64

 

 

45,300

 

0.59

%  

587

 

 

100

%

Falcondo

 

130,131

 

 

44,900

 

1.28

%  

1,267

 

 

26,300

 

1.36

%  

789

 

 

71,200

 

1.31

%  

2,056

 

 

100

%

TOTAL NICKEL MINERAL RESERVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

853

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,643

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nickel Mineral Resources - Inclusive of Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured (M)

 

 

Indicated (I)

 

 

(M)+(I)

 

 

Nickel Inferred Mineral Resources

 

 

covered by

 

 

    

 

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Tonnes

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

Contained

  

  

Tonnage

    

Grade

    

Contained

  

  

royalty or

 

Nickel

 

Notes

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

Mlbs

 

 

000s

 

%  

 

Mlbs

 

 

stream interest1

 

Mt Keith

 

282,283

 

 

160,200

 

0.55

%  

1,930

 

 

106,000

 

0.48

%  

1,122

 

 

3,051

 

 

35,000

 

0.48

%  

370

 

 

100

%

Falcondo

 

284,285

 

 

40,500

 

1.42

%  

1,268

 

 

31,100

 

1.53

%  

1,049

 

 

2,320

 

 

4,900

 

1.40

%  

151

 

 

100

%

TOTAL NICKEL MINERAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,171

 

 

5,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

522

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

All Mineral Reserves and Resources have been calculated in accordance with acceptable foreign codes, including CIM, SEC, JORC, or SAMREC guidelines

Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability

Unless otherwise noted, Mineral Reserves and Resources are reported as of December 31, 2016

Unless otherwise noted, Mineral Resources were reported by the operator inclusive of Mineral Reserves

Contained metal does not take into account recovery losses

Mineral Reserves and Resource based on publicly disclosed information as of March 14, 2017

Rows and columns may not add up due to rounding

Inferred Resources are in addition to Measured and Indicated Resources.  Inferred Resources have a great amount of uncertainty as their existence and whether they can be mined legally or economically.  It cannot be assumed that all or any part of the Inferred Resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category.  See "Cautionary Note to US Investors Regarding Reserve and Resource Reporting Standards".

1Royalty does not cover entire property or cover all known Mineral Reserves and Resources

2Mineral Resources shown by operator as exclusive of Mineral Reserves. The Company's QP determined the inclusive Mineral Resources by adding the exclusive Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources to the Proven and Probable Reserves

3Mineral Reserves and Resources are reported by the operator in non-metric units. The Company's QP calculated the metric conversion using 1 opt=34.286 g/t, 1 short ton = 0.9018 metric tonnes, 1 oz = 31.1035 g

4Mineral Reserves are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,000/oz for 2017 through 2020 and $1,200/oz from 2021 onwards

5Mineral Reserves estimate incorporate current and/or expected mine plans and cost levels at each property

6Varying cut-off grades have been used depending on the mine and type of ore contained in the Mineral Reserves

7In accordance with certain provisions of the royalty agreement, Franco-Nevada is not able to disclose Mineral Reserves and Resources for Gold Quarry

8Mineral Reserves are calculated using a gold price of $1,250/oz

9Mineral Reserves assume a cut-off of 0.065 g/t payable gold grade

10Mineral Reserves for Fire Creek and Midas assume $1,200/oz gold, $17.00/oz silver

11Fire Creek Mineral Reserves uses a cut-off of 0.343 Au opt; Midas Mineral Reserves uses cut-off of 0.305 Au opt

12Mineral Reserves are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,200/oz

13Mineral Reserves calculated using $1,250/oz Au

14Mineral Reserves reported at a lower cut-off of 0.16 g/t Au for oxide & transition, and 0.41 g/t Au for sulphide

15Mineral Reserves assume: $1,350/oz Au, $22.50 Ag, $4.50/lb Sb

16As of December 15, 2014

17Underground Mineral Reserves as of June 2012, depleted to September 30, 2012

18Underground Mineral Reserves assume $1,400/oz Au and a cut-off of 0.25 opt

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19As of June 30, 2014

20Oxide and sulfide Mineral Reserves have been estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.23 opt and 0.22 opt respectively using a gold price of $1,300/oz

21Open pit Mineral Reserves based on a 0.0064 opt internal cyanide soluble gold cut-off at $1,250/oz Au

22As of December 31, 2014

23Mineral Reserves assume US$3.08/lb Cu and US$1200/oz Au

24Mineral Reserves reported in kilograms; Company's QP converted to ounces

25Mineral Reserves are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,000/oz for 2017 through 2020 and $1,200/oz from 2021 onwards

26Varying cut-off grades have been used depending on the mine and type of ore contained in the Mineral Reserves

27Mineral Resources converted to 100% basis from Barrick's 60% attributable share

28Mineral Reserves reported as of December 31, 2015 using $1,000/oz Au and US$/C$ exchange rate of C$1.10 and a cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au

29Only Measured and Indicated LG fines scheduled in the mine plan were reported as Probable Mineral Reserves and are based on a 0.4 g/t cut-off

30Mineral reserves included an average mining dilution of 5.3% from 2016 to 2018 and 4% for 2018+, at a diluting grade of 0.20g/t Au. Mining ore loss of 5% also included.

31Mineral Reserve as at December 31, 2014

32Mineral Reserves estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 3.00 g/t Au

33Mineral Reserve as at December 31, 2014

34Mineral Reserves estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 4.11 g/t Au

35Mineral Reserve as at December 31, 2014

36Mineral Reserves estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 3.02 g/t Au

37Mineral Reserve as at December 31, 2014

38Mineral Reserves assume $1,250/oz Au and a stope by stope cut-off grade of 3.48 g/t

39As of December 31, 2014

40Mineral Reserves estimated using $3.08/lb Cu, $8.50/lb Ni, $1,700/oz Pt, $800/oz Pd and $1,200/oz Au

41Mineral Reserves are calculated using $1,200/oz Au

42Mineral Reserves as of June 30, 2016

43Mineral Reserves are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,000/oz for 2017 through 2020 and $1,200/oz from 2021 onwards

44Mineral Reserve estimates incorporate current and/or expected mine plans and cost levels at each property

45Varying cut-off grades have been used depending on the mine and type of ore contained in the Mineral Reserves

46Kirkland Lake Property Wide as of December 31, 2014. 

47Kirkland Lake Property Wide assume US$1,200/oz of gold at cut-off grade of 7.8 g/t

48As of January 1, 2017

49Mineral Reserves are reported using a gold cut-off grade of 2.0 g/t and a gold price of $1,250/oz

50Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources converted to 100% basis from Yamana's 50% interest

51Mineral Reserves estimated using $1,200/oz Au, cut-off grades range from 0.334 to 0.374 g/t Au

52Valley of the Kings as of December 2016; West Zone as of June 2014

53Calculated at a C$180/t cut-off assuming $1,100/oz Au, $17/oz Ag, C$/US$ exchange rate = US$0.92

54Mineral Reserves as of October 1, 2016

55Mineral Reserves reported at 0.33 g/t cut-off using $1,250/oz Au

56As of July 24, 2012

57Waste to ore cut-offs determined using $1,244/oz Au and pit limit based on a C$20.10/t cut-off

58As of September 12, 2016

59Mineral Reserves estimated using cut-off grades between 0.19 - 0.22 g/t

60As of October 6, 2011

61Mineral Reserves assume an economic cut-off grade of 0.72 g/t Au

62Commodity prices and exchange rates used to establish the economic viability of reserves are based on long-term forecasts applied at the time the reserve was estimated

63As of June 30, 2016

64Mineral Reserves assume $2.75/lb Cu, $1,000/oz Au and $15/oz Ag. Open pit and underground for the Candelaria property use cut-off grades of 0.20% Cu and 0.64% Cu, respectively

65Underground Mineral Reserves for Alcaparrosa and Santos are reported at cut-off grades of 0.66% Cu and 0.73% Cu, respectively

66Assumed metal prices for Mineral Reserves were $17.50/oz Ag and $1,250/oz Au

67As of June 30, 2015

68Mineral Reserves estimated using a $3.00/lb Cu, $1,200/oz Au, $16/oz Ag and $13.50/lb Mo

69Mineral Reserves estimated using $950/oz Au and $18.00/oz Ag

70Open pit cut-off at 3.4 g/t AuEq and underground cut-off at 6.2 g/t AuEq

71As of January 31, 2011

72Mineral Reserves assume a gold price of $1,066/oz

73As of March 31, 2016

74Mineral Reserves are reported inclusive of ROM stockpiles at cut-off grade of 0.4 g/t. Cut-off grades vary by oxidation and lithology domains

75Mineral Reserves based on A$1,400/oz

76As of February 28, 2014, a further 21,000 oz gold was depleted from Mineral Reserve between February 2014 and June 2014

77Estimated at a 3.8 g/t gold cut-off using a gold price of A$1,450/oz

78As of December 2015

79Open pit Mineral Reserves are calculated at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off, and underground mineral reserves are quoted at 2.5 g/t cut-off

80As of June 30, 2016

81Mineral Reserves based on A$1,500/oz Au

82Mineral Reserves as of June 2016

83Wiluna Mineral Reserves based of A$1500/oz

84As of December 31, 2015

85Mineral Reserves estimated using 0.23 g/t Au cut-off and ZAR 431,000/kg Au

86Mineral Reserves as of December 31, 2015 assuming $1,100/oz gold price

87Mineral Reserves cut-off: Sabodala 0.45 g/t for oxide; 0.55 g/t for fresh based; other deposits range from 0.35 g/t to 0.63 g/t Au for oxide and 0.42 g/t to 0.73 g/t Au for fresh

88Underground Mineral Reserves cut-off grades ranged from 2.3-2.6 g/t based on $1,200/oz gold price

89Mineral Reserves assume $1,200/oz Au

90Ahafo open pit cut-off grade utilized in 2016 Mineral Reserves not less than 0.018 oz/t

91Ahafo underground cut-off grade utilized in 2016 Mineral Reserves not less than 0.090 oz/t

92Mineral Reserves are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,200/oz

93Cut-off based on US$1,200/oz and varies according to material type and mining method

94Mineral Reserves assume a $1,300/oz gold price

95Agi Dagi Mineral Reserves assume $1,250/oz Au and $16.00/oz Ag

96Agi Dagi Mineral Reserves cut-off grade is determined as a net of process value of $0.10/t incorporating both the gold and silver grades, recoveries, less process and G&A for each block

97Mineral Reserves reported using $1,250/oz Au

98Mineral Reserves assume a gold price of $1,200/oz and cut-off grade of 0.8 g/t

99Mineral Reserves as of February 1, 2015

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100Variable cut-off grades based on recovery of each material type; oxide 0.6 g/t, transition 0.8 g/t, granite-porphyry 0.8 g/t and sediment 1.0 g/t

101Commodity prices and exchange rates used to establish the economic viability of reserves are based on long-term forecasts applied at the time the reserve was estimated

102Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates were prepared using long-term metal prices of: US$2.97/lb Cu, US$1.03/lb Zn, US$10.70/lb Mo and US$18.72/oz Ag

103As of June 30, 2016

104Mineral Reserves assume $2.75/lb Cu, $1,000/oz Au and $15/oz Ag. Open pit and underground for the Candelaria property use cut-off grades of 0.20% Cu and 0.64% Cu, respectively

105Underground Mineral Reserves for Alcaparrosa and Santos are reported at cut-off grades of 0.66% Cu and 0.73% Cu, respectively

106As of June 30, 2015

107Mineral Reserves estimated using a $3.00/lb Cu, $1,200/oz Au, $16/oz Ag and $13.50/lb Mo

108Footnote intentionally omitted

109Mineral Reserves are estimated using $950/oz Au and $18.00/oz Ag

110Open Pit cut-off at 3.4 g/t AuEq and underground cut-off at 6.2 g/t AuEq

111Mineral Reserves for Fire Creek and Midas assume $1,200/oz Au, $17.00/oz Ag

112Fire Creek Mineral Reserves use a cut-off of 0.343 Au opt; Midas Mineral Reserves use a cut-off of 0.305 Au opt

113As of December 31, 2014

114Mineral Reserves estimated using $3.08/lb Cu, $8.50/lb Ni, $1,700/oz Pt, $800/oz Pd and $1,200/oz Au

115Mineral Reserves assume $702.75/oz for Palladium and $1,139.91/oz for Platinum

116Mineral Reserves as of December 31, 2016

117As of September 30, 2016 based on Lonmin plc disclosure

118Mineral Reserves calculated from Lonmin plc 41.00% attributable interest

119For determination of pay limits the following commodity prices per ounce was used: Pt - $1,622; Pd - $889; Rh - $2,369; Au - $1,191

120As of December 31, 2012

121Mineral Reserves reported at a cut-off of 0.35% CuEq for Osborne open pit extension and 1.5% CuEq for Osborne underground and 1.4% CuEq for Kulthor underground where CuEq = Cu(%) + Au(g/t) *0.6

122As of July 17, 2012

123Mineral Reserves assume $2.50/lb Cu, $15.00/lb Mo and $20/oz Ag

124Mineral Reserves assume $2.80/lb Cu and $13.70/lb Mo

125As of December 31, 2014

126As of December 31, 2014

127Mineral Reserves assume $3.60/lb Cu and $1200/oz Au

128As of June 30, 2016

129Mineral Reserves calculated at variable cut-off grade between 0.35% and 0.40 % Ni and ≥0.18% Ni recoverable

130Mineral Reserves assume a cut-off grade of 1.2% Ni

131As of December 31, 2014

132Mineral Resources estimated using varying cut-off grades, depending on both the type of mine or project, its maturity and ore types at each property

133In accordance with certain provisions of the royalty agreement, Franco-Nevada is not able to disclose Mineral Reserves and Resources for Gold Quarry

134Mineral Resources are calculated using a gold price of $1,400/oz

135Mineral Resources based on an optimized pit shell at a cut-off of 0.065 g/t payable gold

136Mineral Resources for Fire Creek and Midas assume $1,400/oz Au, $19.83/oz Ag

137Effective date for the Fire Creek and Midas Mineral Resource is June 30, 2016 and May 31, 2016 respectively

138Fire Creek's Mineral Resources uses cut-off grade of 0.228 opt; Midas' Mineral Resources uses cut-off grade of 0.196 opt

139Mineral Resources are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,400/oz

140Mineral Resources calculated using $1,350/oz Au

141Mineral Resources reported at a cut-off of 0.12g/t Au for oxide & transition, and 0.24 g/t Au for sulphide

142Open pit sulfide Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.75 g/t Au and open pit oxide Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au

143As of September 10, 2014

144As of December 1, 2015

145Mineral Resources are stated at a cut-off grade of 0.20 g/t Au.

146Mineral Resources are contained within an optimised pit shell, generated using a price of US$1,100/oz Au.

147Underground Mineral Resource as of June 2012 depleted to September 30, 2012; open pit Mineral Resource as of October 2016

148Underground Mineral Resources reported based on a 0.15 opt cut-off

149Mineral Resources reported at 0.15g/t cut-off in oxides and 0.33 g/t cut-off in mixed zone

150Open pit Mineral Resources as of December 31, 2013; underground Mineral Resources as of July 1, 2014

151Mineral Resources assumes a 0.22 opt Au cut-off (underground) and a 0.010 opt Au cut-off (open pit)

152As of December 31, 2014

153Mineral Resources assume US$4.20/lb Cu and US$1700/oz Au

154Mineral Resources reported in kilograms; Company's QP converted to ounces

155Mineral Resources reported at price of $1,400/oz Au

156Mineral Resources converted to 100% basis from Barrick's 60% attributable share

157Mineral Resources estimated using varying cut-off grades, depending on both the type of mine or project, its maturity and ore types at each property

158Mineral Resources reported as of December 31, 2015 using $1,200/oz Au and US$/C$ exchange rate of C$1.10 and a cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au

159Mineral Resource as at December 31, 2014

160Mineral Resources estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t

161Mineral Resource as at December 31, 2014

162Mineral Resources estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t

163Mineral Resource as at December 31, 2014

164Mineral Resources estimated using an average long-term gold price of $1,250/oz and a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t

165Mineral Resources for Taylor as at December 31, 2014 and a cut-off grade of 3.00 g/t for Shoot Zone; 2.50 g/t for WPZ and Shaft Zones

166Mineral Resources for Aquarius are as of the 2012-2013 John Reddick Report & SRK Mining Study

167Mineral Resources for Clavos Project JV represent 40%, as per the option agreement with Sage Gold calculated as of October 23, 2012 RPA Technical Report

168As of December 31, 2014

169Mineral Resources estimated using $4.20/lb Cu, $11.00/lb Ni, $1,900/oz Pt, $700/oz Pd and $1,700/oz Au

170Mineral Resources are calculated using $1,400 /oz Au

171Mineral Resources as of June 30, 2016

172Mineral Resources estimated using varying cut-off grades, depending on both the type of mine or project, its maturity and ore types at each property

173Kirkland Lake Property Wide Mineral Resources as of December 31, 2014 at cut-off grade of 0.18 opt. Amalgamated Kirkland & Anoki McBean Mineral Resources estimated using $1200/oz Au and 2.5 g/t cut-off

174Amalgamated Kirkland assumes $1,200/oz Au at a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t

175Amalgamated Kirkland & Anoki McBean as of December 31, 2016; Amalgamated Kirkland & Anoki McBean Mineral Resource converted to 100% basis from Yamana's 50% attributable share

176Mineral Resources for Timmins, Thunder Creek and 144 GAP as of January 1, 2017

177Mineral Resources for Timmins, Thunder Creek and 144 GAP are reported using a gold cut-off grade of 1.5 g/t

178Mineral Resources at Gold River are based on a long-term gold price of $1,200/oz and a cut-off grade of 2.0 g/t as at March 18, 2014

179Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources converted to 100% basis from Yamana's 50% interest

180Mineral Resources assume $1200/oz Au, cut-off ranges from 0.33 g/t inside pits to 1.0 g/t outside open pit

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181Valley of the Kings as of July 2016; West Zone as of December 2013

182Mineral Resources estimated at a 5.0 g/t AuEq cut-off. AuEq = Au + Ag/53

183Mineral Resources as of August 11, 2016

184Hard Rock Mineral Resources estimated at $1,625/oz Au

185As of January 6, 2016

186Assumes a cut-off grade of 4.0 g/t based on $1,125/oz Au

187As of September 5, 2012 for the FAT deposit and March 11, 2014 for the Walsh Lake deposit

188Mineral Resources at FAT deposit assume a cut-off of 0.83 g/t Au and at Walsh Lake deposit assume a cut-off grade of 0.60 g/t Au

189As of September 12, 2016

190Mineral Resources estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t using US$1,700/oz

191As of October 6, 2011

192Mineral Resources assume a cut-off grade of 0.50 g/t

193Mineral Resources as of January 23, 2017

194Mineral Resources assume a 3.0 g/t Au cut-off

195Assumes $1,200 Au, 0.4 and 0.7 g/t cut-off for open pit cut-off and 4.0 g/t Au cut-off for underground

196Mineral Resources reported at 0.15% Cu cut-off

197As of June 30, 2016

198Open pit Mineral Resources are reported within a conceptual pit shell based on metal prices of $3.16/lb Cu and $1,000/oz Au and are reported at a 0.2% Cu cut-off

199Underground Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.6% Cu

200Assumed metal prices for Mineral Resources were $19.00/oz Ag and $1,275/oz Au

201As of June 2015

202Mineral Resource uses a cut-off grade of 0.15% Cu

203Footnote intentionally omitted

2041.0 g/t AuEq cut-off

205Metal prices used were $12.50/oz Ag and $650/oz Au

206As of July 30, 2012

207Mineral Resources assumes a cut-off of 0.33 g/t

208As of March 1, 2012

209Mineral Resources assume $1.50/lb Cu and a 0.30% Cu cut-off

210As of October 30, 2012

211Assumes a 0.3% CuEq cut-off for sulphides; 0.2 g/t Au cut-off for oxides

212CuEq calculated using $2.00/lb Cu, $800/oz Au and $12.00/lb Mo

213As of October 2008

214Mineral Resources assume 0.5 g/t Au cut-off on the Ojo de Agua deposit only

215As of March 31, 2016

216Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of ROM stockpiles at cut-off grade of 0.4 g/t

217Mineral Resources based on A$2,000/oz

218As of February 28, 2014

219Estimated at a 2.0 g/t Au cut-off using a gold price of A$1,450

220As of April 19, 2016

221Mineral Resources assume a cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au for potential open pit and 3.0 g/t Au for underground

222Corboys as of August 23, 2016, Woornara, Cockburn and Mt Joel 4800N as of September 1, 2016

223Corboys Mineral Resources reported at a 1.0 g/t cut-off, Cockburn Mineral Resources are reported at a 0.9 g/t cut-off, Woornara and Mount Joel Mineral Resources are reported at a 0.5 g/t cut-off

224Mineral Resources reported at an 0.5 g/t Au cut-off

225As of December 2015

226Assumes a 0.4 g/t Au cut-off for open pit, 3.0 g/t Au cut-off for underground using A$1,800/oz Au

227As of June 30, 2015

228Mineral Resources assumes a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade

229As of June 30, 2016

230Red October Mineral Resources assume a cut-off of 2.0 g/t Au, whereas Saracen reports the natural grade distribution above background for Thin Lizzy, Crimson Belle and Butcherwell deposits was at a grade of 0.8 g/t

231As of June 30, 2016

232Cut-off grades have been selected based on the style of mineralisation, depth from surface and the most probable extraction techniques

233Mineral Resources as of December 1, 2016

234Open pit Mineral Resource reported at 0.5g/t cut-off in oxide and 1.0 g/t cut-off in transitional & fresh in an A$1800/oz shell, while the underground Mineral Resources was reported at 2g/t cut-off in fresh rock outside the shell

235A global reporting cut-off of 3.0 g/t was applied to the Golden Age underground resource

236As of December 31, 2015

237Mineral Resources as of December 31, 2015 estimated using a gold price of US$1,450/oz

238Open pit: oxide Mineral Resources use a cut-off grade of 0.35 g/t Au (Gora at 0.48 g/t Au); transition and fresh rock Mineral Resources use a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au (Gora at 0.55 g/t Au)

239Underground Mineral Resources cut-off grade of 2.00 g/t Au.

240Mineral Resources assume a gold price of $1,400/oz Au

241Mineral Resources are calculated using an assumed gold price of $1,400/oz

242As of December, 2016

243Mineral Resources reported at various cut-off grades; 0 g/t for heap leach; 0.4 - 0.7 g/t for other Mineral Resources

244Tailings Dump 4 Mineral Resources based on 0.1 g/t cut-off

245Mineral Resources estimates were based on a gold price of $1,557/oz

246Cut-off grades are defined by material type and vary from 0.20 - 0.5 g/t

247Agi Dagi Mineral Resources are contained within pits optimized at $1,400/oz Au, $22/oz Ag and 0.2 g/t Au cut-off grade

248Camyurt Mineral Resources are contained within pits optimized at $1,400/oz Au, $22/oz Ag and 0.2 g/t Au cut-off grade

249Mineral Resources reported inside an optimised pit shell above 0.5 g/t cut-off. Pit optimisation assumes $1,500/oz Au

250Mineral Resources assumes a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t

251Mineral Resources as of June 30, 2016

2520.6 g/t Au cut-off applied for Sissingue Mineral Resource

253Mineral Resources reported at 0.15% Cu cut off

254Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates were prepared using long-term metal prices of: US$2.97/lb Cu, US$1.03/lb Zn, US$10.70/lb Mo and US$18.72/oz Ag

255As of June 30, 2016

256Open pit Mineral Resources are reported within a conceptual pit shell based on metal prices of $3.16/lb Cu and $1,000/oz Au and are reported at a 0.2% Cu cut-off

257Underground Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.6% Cu

258As of June 2015

259Mineral Resources use a cut-off grade of 0.15% Cu

260Footnote intentionally omitted

2611.0 g/t AuEq cut-off

262Mineral Resources for Fire Creek and Midas assume $1,400/oz Au, $19.83/oz Ag

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263Fire Creek's Mineral Resources use a cut-off grade of 0.228 opt, Midas' mineral resources use a cut-off grade of 0.196 opt

264Effective date for the Fire Creek and Midas Mineral Resource is June 30, 2016 and May 31, 2016, respectively

265As of December 31, 2014

266Mineral Resources estimated using $4.20/lb Cu, $11.00/lb Ni, $1,900/oz Pt, $700/oz Pd and $1,700/oz Au

267Company reports "mineralized material" estimates which correspond to "Inferred Mineral Resource" in Canadian definitions for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves

268As of September 30, 2016 based on Lonmin plc disclosure

269Mineral Resources calculated from Lonmin plc 41.00% attributable interest

270As of December 31, 2012

271Mineral Resources reported at a cut-off of 0.5% CuEq for Osborne open pit and 1.2% CuEq for Osborne and Kulthor underground where CuEq = Cu(%) + Au(g/t) *0.6

272As of July 17, 2012

273Mineral Resources cut-off: Oxides 0.10% CuEq; Sulfide 0.15% CuEq; and mixed 0.3% CuEq (CuEq based on $2.50/lb Cu, $15/lb Mo & $20/oz Ag)

274As of December 31, 2014

275As of October 30, 2012

276Assumes a 0.3% CuEq cut-off for sulphides; 0.2 g/t Au cut-off for oxides

277CuEq calculated using $2.00/lb Cu, $800/oz Au, $12.00/lb Mo

278As of December 31, 2014

279Mineral Resources assume $4.20/lb Cu, $1700/oz Au

280As of December 13, 2013

281Mineral Resources estimated using a cut-off of 0.3% CuEq where CuEq (%) = CuT (%) + 4.95 x Mo (%) where 4.95 represents the Mo/Cu price ratio

282As of June 30, 2016

283Mineral Resources calculated at variable a cut-off grade between 0.35% and 0.40 % Ni

284Mineral Resources assume a cut-off grade of 1.2% Ni

285As of December 31, 2014

 

 

 

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ANTAPACCAY MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Property Description, Location and Access

The Antapaccay project is owned and operated by CM Antapaccay, a Peruvian company that is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore.  Glencore indirectly acquired CM Antapaccay in May 2013 as a result of its acquisition of Xstrata.

The Antapaccay project is located in southern Peru in the Cusco Region, Espinar District and Province, approximately 250 kilometres from the cities of Cusco and Arequipa.  The project is accessed by paved and dirt roads (approximately 5 hours by road from Cusco and Arequipa) and is between 3,800 and 4,000 metres above sea level.  Mine personnel live at the mine’s facilities while at work and commute from both local communities and larger population centres.

The Antapaccay mine is located 9.4 kilometres southwest of CM Antapaccay’s past-producing Tintaya mine, and the Antapaccay concentrator is located 4.5 kilometres south of the Tintaya concentrator.

The CM Antapaccay property consists of numerous mining concessions and mining claims covering an area of 99,766 hectares, which includes the former Tintaya mine, current Antapaccay mine and Coroccohuayco project (as described below). These concessions and claims can be held indefinitely, contingent on the payment of the annual license fees and provision of certain production and investment information.  The Antapaccay project itself covers 13 mining concessions with a total effective area of 7,944 hectares. These mining concessions constitute all of the mineral rights that are required to permit exploitation of the deposit for which Mineral Reserves are stated.

The CM Antapaccay property also includes the Coroccohuayco project, a satellite deposit that is located within 10 kilometres of the Antapaccay plant. At this stage, exploration, drilling and engineering studies at Coroccohuayco have focused on defining Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and no mining activities are being undertaken.

As of February 10, 2016 CM Antapaccay held surface rights over approximately 10,321 hectares of the total concession area. Surface rights have been acquired for all current operating needs in respect of the Antapaccay project. Additional surface rights would be necessary for the development of certain Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources.

CM Antapaccay is operating under a tax stability agreement with the government of Peru, pursuant to which it pays a royalty of 1% of net income up to $60 million, 2% of net income between $60 million and $120 million, and 3% of net income in excess of $120 million.  CM Antapaccay is also subject to the Special Mining Contribution which applies to its operating income based on a progressive sliding scale ranging from 4% to 13%.

History

Mining activities at the Tintaya mine began in 1984 by the state-owned mining company, Empresa Minera Especial Tintaya SA (“Empresa”). The Tintaya mine produced over 1.6 million tonnes of copper and 500,000 ounces of gold until operations ceased in 2012.

Initial exploration activities outside of the Tintaya mine area focussed on the Antapaccay concessions as well as the concessions comprising the Coroccohuayco project.  The existence of copper-bearing mineralization in the area of the Antapaccay project was known, with a history of artisanal mining close to the surface at the old Atalaya mine in the same area.

In October 1994, Magma Copper Company (“Magma”) purchased Empresa, and in 1995 geologists from Magma revised the then existing information on Atalaya (geology and geophysics) and completed mapping of the site, and estimated the potential for 68 million tonnes of skarn-type mineralization grading 1.50% copper.

In July 1998, Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (“BHP”) acquired Atalaya, following which exploration commenced.  Two copper-gold porphyry-type orebodies were discovered in addition to the skarn-type mineralization, and, in February 2000, Mineral Resources of 285 million tonnes grading 0.95% copper and 0.19 grams per tonne gold were reported.

The Antapaccay project was managed by BHP Billiton (formed by the merger of BHP with Billiton plc) until 2006, when Xstrata acquired properties in Peru, including the Tintaya mine and plant that were operating at the time and the Antapaccay project. Following the acquisition, further project and infill drilling work was completed on Antapaccay, and construction of the mine and related infrastructure started in 2010. Mining operations commenced in 2012 with first concentrate production in November 2012 and initial design capacity of 70,000 tonnes per day reached in February 2013.

Geological Setting, Mineralization and Deposit Type

Antapaccay

The Antapaccay project contains a porphyry-skarn type (copper-silver-gold) deposit located in the Eocene-Oligocene Andahuaylas-Yauri strip, 9.4 kilometres southwest in a straight line from the Tintaya mine, in the area of the old Atalaya mine.  The Eocene-Oligocene Andahuaylas-Yauri strip is located 250 to 300 kilometres west of the current Peru-Chile Trench, above a thick cap of sialic crust (50 to 60 kilometres), in a transitory zone between the flat subduction slab of central Peru and the normal subduction of southern Peru and northern Chile and immediately to the southeast of the Abancay deflection.  It consists

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geologically of a thick cretaceous sedimentary sequence folded during the Andean deformations and widely intruded by stocks, sills and dykes of Andahuaylas-Yauri batholith, covered by Cenozoic lacustrine and volcanic deposits and quaternary deposits.

The copper mineralization at Antapaccay is mainly contained in intermediate intrusive rocks with dissemination, veinlets, hydrothermal breccias which are in contact with pre-mineral rocks such as diorites and sedimentary rocks (limestones, calcareous shales, siltstones and sandstones), forming contact mineralized breccias, exoskarn and stockwork in sedimentary bodies with a clear predominance of chalcopyrite over bornite up to 350 metres; the roles reverse at a greater depth and are associated with a level of anhydrite-gypsum.

The dominant mineralization within the porphyry is chalcopyrite, followed by bornite and chalcocite.  Mineralization consists of both disseminations and veinlets, with the highest grades of gold corresponding to intense bornite rich stockwork zones.  The dominant alteration type within the porphyry is a potassic alteration of the host diorite. The porphyry is also in contact with cretaceous sedimentary rocks, which have formed irregular skarn (limestones) and stockwork (hornfels and quartzites) containing high copper values, but represent a minor component of all the resources.

The conditions for the occurrence of a metasomatic process exist in contact with limestones, generating irregular garnet-magnetite +/-pyroxene exoskarn, mainly with chalcopyrite patches.  Extensive areas of intense grey quartz veinlet stockwork with a high bornite and chalcopyrite content were identified always near the hornfels-intrusive rock contact, expanding into the hornfels for several metres.

Coroccohuayco

The main copper bearing minerals at Coroccohuayco are bornite, chalcopyrite and chalcocite, with the host rock consisting of Cretaceous sedimentary rocks of the Ferrobamba and Mara formation intruded by monzonitic plutons of the Eocene—Oligocene Andahuaylas—Yauri batholiths. The Coroccohuayco deposit is dominantly a skarn-hosted deposit, whereas the Antapaccay deposit is dominantly porphyry-hosted.

Exploration

General geological techniques utilized at the Antapaccay project include geological mapping, soil geochemistry, geophysical studies (magnetic and induced polarization), cartography, diamond drilling, sampling and interpretation.  In addition, up-to-date aerial photographs of the project have been collected to generate digital topographical reliefs to 5 metres.  Exploration work undertaken to date indicates the potential for additional copper discoveries within the CM Antapaccay property area.

Drilling

Antapaccay

The deposit geology model and mineral resource estimates were updated in 2015 using a drill hole database that now includes over 248,060m of total drilling data from over 638 holes, with more than 221,811 metres completed since 1998, with an average depth of 330 metres. The average distance between holes is 64 metres, with approximately 96.5% of the total drill holes being diamond drill holes, approximately 2.8% being reverse air circulation drilling and approximately 0.7% being combined drill holes.

Since June 2007 diamond drilling programs have been carried out by Xstrata/Glencore in order to increase the quantity of Mineral Resources at the Antapaccay project and define the mineralized intrusive bodies present at the South pit, both horizontally and at depth. More recently, in 2014, infill-exploration drilling was carried out to improve the geological confidence in the Mineral Resource, with several exploratory drill holes intercepting skarn bodies in the southeastern area of the South pit.  The 2014 drilling (approximately 4,900 metres) was aimed at defining the lithological contacts between the dacitic dike and the mineralized porphyry (delineation of the barren dike) and to refine the limit between the mineralized porphyry and barren porphyry.  In 2015, approximately 5,900 metres of diamond drilling was completed at the Antapaccay project in order to define the lithology of the resource at depth. Between January and September 2016 geological and geotechnical infill drilling totalling 14,433.75 meters was completed.

Coroccohuayco

The most recent drilling at Coroccohuayco was completed in 2014, with a total of approximately 27,000 metres of diamond drilling.  The results of the drilling have been incorporated into the geological interpretation and resource estimate for the Coroccohuayco deposit.

Sampling, Analysis and Data Verification

Samples of diamond drill hole cores were collected in carton boxes in the drilling area and the logging area to record geological, geo-mechanical and geotechnical data and to be photographed.  Sampling intervals of 2, 2.5 and 3 metres were predominantly used, and 2-metre intervals were standard for mineralized rocks. Samples were sent to the Tintaya sampling area for preparation in accordance with standard protocols. The remaining materials, being half core samples and coarse and fine pulps, were stored in the enclosed areas located at the Tintaya camp.

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Drill core sampling methodology for Antapaccay drilling campaigns followed a standardized procedure for copper. The drill core was split in half, respecting the distribution of the mineralization indicated by the logging geologist, and the sample was then reduced by up to 90% of its size with progressively smaller meshes (down to 2 millimetre sieve size). The sample was then reduced with a Jones Riffle quarterer, obtaining 2 kilograms of sample, which was bagged to be kept in the respective file. The rest of the sample was quartered to obtain four 0.5 kilogram samples, which were then dried and pulverized up to 95% of their size with a #140 mesh (0.106 millimetre sieve size). The pulverized samples were put in jars and placed in a homogenizer for 5 minutes and then placed in envelopes, with one envelope sent to the laboratory and the remaining 3 envelopes stored for future requirements. A duplicate was taken every 20 intervals of samples with copper grading more than 0.30%. Upon obtaining 30 samples, the samples were re-encoded and sent to the same laboratory. Standard samples were placed at intervals indicated by CM Antapaccay geologists.

For all drilling programs run by CM Antapaccay, sample preparation, assaying, analytical and quality control procedures have followed acceptable industry standard practices. Current quality control of the chemical analysis procedures include, standard sample preparation of low, middle and high grade material from the deposit, fine white sample preparation, protocols for blast holes, drill holes, specific gravity for diamond drill programs, and a general quality assurance and quality control (“QA/QC”) program, based on the latest developments in the industry.

Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing

Extensive metallurgical test work and studies have been completed on Antapaccay ore, both prior to the construction of the Antapaccay plant and since commissioning in 2012.  The work was completed by a number of reputable engineering and metallurgical laboratories.

Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates

The Mineral Resources for the Antapaccay project were estimated from core drilling information and were evaluated using standard geological and geostatistical block modelling methodologies. The primary estimation methodology was Ordinary Kriging. The Mineral Reserve estimate is based on a mine plan and open pit designs developed using modifying parameters including metal prices, metal recovery, operating costs and sustaining capital cost estimates based on the production schedule and equipment requirements.

The Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Antapaccay and Coroccohuayco deposits, in each case as of December 31, 2016, are as follows.

Antapaccay Mineral Resources (inclusive of Mineral Reserves) as at December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

Classification

    

Quantity (Mt)

    

Cu (%)

    

Au (g/t)

    

Ag (g/t)

    

Mo (%)

Measured

 

206

 

0.57

 

0.13

 

1.45

 

0.005

Indicated

 

452

 

0.43

 

0.08

 

1.17

 

0.005

Measured & Indicated

 

658

 

0.47

 

0.10

 

1.26

 

0.005

Inferred

 

156

 

0.40

 

0.10

 

0.80

 

0.005

 

Antapaccay Mineral Reserves as at December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

 

Classification

    

Quantity (Mt)

    

Cu (%)

    

Au (g/t)

    

Ag (g/t)

Proven

 

207

 

0.56

 

0.12

 

1.44

Probable

 

324

 

0.43

 

0.08

 

1.19

Total

 

531

 

0.48

 

0.10

 

1.29

 

Coroccohuayco Mineral Resources (inclusive of Coroccohuayco Mineral Reserves) as at December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

 

Classification

    

Quantity (Mt)

    

Cu (%)

    

Au (g/t)

    

Ag (g/t)

Measured

 

33

 

0.85

 

0.09

 

3.13

Indicated

 

256

 

0.91

 

0.10

 

2.68

Measured & Indicated

 

289

 

0.90

 

0.10

 

2.73

Inferred

 

56

 

1.08

 

0.10

 

3.51

 

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Coroccohuayco Open Pit Mineral Reserves as at December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

 

Classification

    

Quantity (Mt)

    

Cu (%)

    

Au (g/t)

    

Ag (g/t)

Proven

 

22

 

0.75

 

0.08

 

2.75

Probable

 

41

 

0.56

 

0.06

 

1.57

Total

 

63

 

0.63

 

0.07

 

1.98

 

Coroccohuayco Underground Mineral Reserves as at December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

 

Classification

    

Quantity (Mt)

    

Cu (%)

    

Au (g/t)

    

Ag (g/t)

Proven

 

 9

 

0.82

 

0.09

 

3.02

Probable

 

112

 

1.25

 

0.12

 

3.93

Total

 

121

 

1.22

 

0.12

 

3.86

 

Notes:

(1)

Source: Glencore Statement of Resources & Reserves as at December 31, 2016. Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimated in accordance with the 2012 Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code).

(2)

Columns and rows may not add up due to rounding.

(3)

Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

(4)

Commodity prices and exchange rates used to establish the economic viability of Mineral Reserves are based on long term forecasts applied at the time the Mineral Reserve was estimated.

(5)

Mineral Resources for Antapaccay are stated at a defined internal copper cut-off, which is maintained at 0.15% TCu.

The Lerchs-Grossman pit optimization method was used to determine the economic pit shell for Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources.  This method was selected over the floating cone since it provides for improved optimization for discontinuous orebodies in which a mineral area may share some waste material extraction expenses.  This situation exists at Antapaccay with the monzonitic porphyry that has a prophylitical alteration and the waste rock area between the North and South pits, separating part of the orebody.

The calculated profit values per block were directly used in the Lerchs-Grossman process for the required economic data. The inter-ramp slope angles recommended by engineering consultants and metallurgical recovery were used to control the walls during the optimization process. The Lerchs-Grossman algorithm finds the most profitable pit surface based on the three-dimensional graph theory, block-by-block economic values and pit slope data.

The resulting life of mine plan and Mineral Reserve estimates consider only Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, with all Inferred Mineral Resources within the design pit being treated as waste.

The underground Mineral Reserve estimate is based on mine plans and designs using modifying parameters including mining recovery and dilution applied to Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources.

Mining Operations

The Antapaccay mine is an open pit mine (consisting of a North pit and a South pit) with truck and shovel operations that provide a total annual material handling capacity of approximately 140 million tonnes of material. Major equipment includes a fleet of owner-operated 400 short ton class trucks, 48 cubic metre and 35 cubic metre rope shovels, dozers and loaders, as well as support equipment. Ore is mined and sent to the primary crusher located at the mine and the crushed ore is subsequently transported to the coarse ore stockpile by an overland conveyor of approximately 6.8 kilometres. The feeders at the coarse ore stockpile convey the crushed ore to the Antapaccay plant for processing. A portion of the material from the coarse ore stockpile is transported to the Tintaya plant using mining trucks.

The Antapaccay metallurgical plant consists of a semi-autogenous grinding mill and two ball mills to prepare feed for a conventional flotation circuit to recover the copper, gold and silver contained in the feed ore into a copper concentrate.  The Tintaya metallurgical plant consists of multi-stage crushing followed by ball-milling to prepare feed for a conventional flotation circuit to recover the copper, gold and silver contained in the feed ore into a copper concentrate.  The nominal throughput of the Antapaccay and Tintaya plants are currently approximately 85,000 and 20,000 tonnes per day, respectively. The copper concentrate produced from both processing plants is thickened and filtered on site prior to being trucked approximately 355 kilometres to port facilities at the Port of Matarani, operated by TISUR, for shipment to smelters. The road from Tintaya to the port has been expanded to accommodate the shipment of concentrates originating from the Antapaccay project.

Flotation tailings are thickened and delivered to the Tintaya open pit for disposal.  The fully-permitted tailings dam storage capacity is sufficient for the current Antapaccay life of mine plan and options to increase height for extended capacity are being studied.

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Historical production (metal in concentrates) for Antapaccay is shown in the table below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metal Produced in Concentrates

 

 

Cu

    

Au

    

Ag

 

    

(kt)

 

(koz)

 

(koz)

2013

 

139

 

79

 

946

2014

 

167

 

69

 

1,048

2015

 

202

 

122

 

1,315

2016

 

220

 

115

 

1,536

 

The current life of mine plan contemplates that the Antapaccay mine will operate for 13 years ending in 2029, with ore processed through the Tintaya and Antapaccay plants.  There is the potential to extend the mine life beyond 2029 through additional exploration on the CM Antapaccay property and the development of the Coroccohuayco deposit.

The material produced from the Antapaccay project is marketable in the main international concentrate markets based on its specifications.  Payments made to CM Antapaccay are based on the copper, gold and silver contained in concentrates typical for the international concentrate markets.

Infrastructure, Permitting and Compliance Activities

Power for the Antapaccay project is supplied from the Peru national energy grid through an electrical substation constructed at Tintaya.  Water consumption is primarily sourced from recycled water from the tailings facility, and the balance of the project’s water requirements are sourced from the Salado River. The Antapaccay project currently has water rights which are sufficient for its requirements and is a zero discharge site.

CM Antapaccay holds all of the permits that are material to the Antapaccay operations, and a closure plan complying with Peruvian law has been approved by the relevant authorities. Included in the closure plan are details for facility dismantling, demolition, post-closure stability and long term maintenance, including socio-economic support, reclamation, schedules and financial provisions.

Capital and Operating Costs

The main capital expenditure for 2017 is for the construction of an ore conveyor between the coarse ore stockpile and the Tintaya plant, which is currently being evaluated to begin operations in 2018 and sustaining capital.

The Antapaccay project is a low cost copper project.  Fluctuations in the cash operating costs are largely driven by the changes in the copper head grade in the open pit over the life of mine.

Exploration and Development

Ongoing drilling campaigns are planned to further define the lithology of the resource at depth and for exploratory drilling.  Beyond the estimated Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of Antapaccay and Coroccohuayco, there are a number of regional targets and prospects for exploration across the 99,766 hectares of concessions held by CM Antapaccay.

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ANTAMINA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Description and Location

The Antamina project is owned and operated by CM Antamina, a Peruvian Sociedad Anonima indirectly owned by BHP Billiton plc (33.75%), Glencore (33.75%), Teck (22.5%) and Mitsubishi Corporation (10%).

The Antamina property consists of numerous mining concessions and mining claims (including surface rights) covering an area of approximately 79,000 hectares. These rights, concessions and claims can be held indefinitely, contingent upon the payment of annual license fees and provision of certain production and investment information. All of the mining concessions are located in the San Marcos District, Province of Huari, Ancash Department, Peru, and constitute all of the mineral rights that are required to permit exploitation of the deposit for which Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are stated.  CM Antamina has sufficient surface rights for mining, tailings disposal, waste disposal, processing and required infrastructure, based on the current life-of-mine plan.

CM Antamina also owns a port facility located at Huarmey and an electrical substation located at Huallanca. CM Antamina holds title to all easements and rights of way for the 302 kilometre concentrate pipeline from the mine to CM Antamina’s port at Huarmey.

In Peru, the mining tax regime includes the Special Mining Tax and the Modified Mining Royalty which apply to CM Antamina’s operating margin based on a progressive sliding scale ranging from 3% to 20.4%. CM Antamina is also subject to Peruvian income tax.

In addition to Franco-Nevada’s stream, Teck’s interest is subject to a net profits royalty of 1.667% payable in respect of all of CM Antamina’s free cash flow. In addition, certain of Antamina’s unexploited concessions are subject to a contractual 2.5% NSR royalty. The concessions are otherwise free of any contractual royalties or back-in rights.

A closure plan complying with Peruvian law is currently on file with the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Included in the closure plan are details for facility dismantling, demolition, post-closure stability and long term maintenance (water management/treatment systems, socio-economic support, land use/reclamation, schedules and financial provisions). Engineering and designs are required to be provided to a feasibility level and must be updated every five years or within 12 months of any environmental impact assessment or modification thereto.

Accessibility, Climate, Local Resource, Infrastructure and Physiography

The Antamina deposit is located at an average elevation of 4,200 metres, 385 kilometres by road and 270 kilometres by air north of Lima, Peru. Antamina lies on the eastern side of the Western Cordillera in the upper part of the Rio Marañon basin. Mine personnel live in a camp facility while at work and commute from both local communities and larger population centres, including Lima.

The mine is accessible via an all-weather chip sealed access road maintained by CM Antamina. The mine road connects at the Peruvian National Highway 14 at Conococha Lake. The closest town to the mine site is San Marcos, 38 kilometres by dirt road. Huaraz is the closest city to the mine site, 200 kilometres by paved road or 156 kilometres by partial dirt road.

Power for the mine is taken from the Peru national energy grid through an electrical substation constructed at Huallanca. Fresh water requirements are sourced from a dam-created reservoir upstream from the tailings impoundment facility. The tailings impoundment facility is located next to the mill. Water reclaimed from the tailings impoundment is used as process water in the mill operation. The operation is subject to water and air permits issued by the Government of Peru. The operation holds all of the permits that are material to its current operations.

The topography in the area of the Antamina property is characterized by steep, sharp limestone ridges and peaks, generally at 4,500 to 4,800 metres altitude, but up to a maximum of 5,073 metres. There are short glacial valleys with lakes and deep, steep-sided river canyons and valleys. The ambient air temperatures at the Antamina property range from an hourly maximum of 15.3°C to an hourly minimum of -0.1°C and the rainfall averages 1,870 millimetres per year. These conditions are appropriate to conduct mining operations throughout the year. Occasional interruptions in mining activities may occur due to strong lightning storms.

History

The Antamina valley has seen limited mineral production by indigenous peoples for centuries. The Cerro de Pasco Corporation (“Cerro”) was the first company to carry out exploratory work of any magnitude on the Antamina project, beginning in 1952. Cerro defined over one million tonnes averaging better than 3.0% copper and a lower grade reserve of 10 million tonnes. In 1970, all of the mining assets owned by Cerro were transferred to the Government of Peru. Following expropriation, Minero Perú, the Peruvian mining administration agency, formed the Empresa Minera Especial (“EME”) in partnership with Geomin, the Romanian mining agency. EME carried out a work program on the property culminating in a series of feasibility studies based on the proven and probable reserves determined from drilling and underground sampling. The basic mining plan involved an initial open pit producing 10,000 tonnes per day of ore for seven years then 20,000 tonnes per day for 13 years.

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EME updated the initial study in 1978, 1979 and 1982. EME was disbanded in the 1981-1982 period due to its failure to finance the project.

In 1996, Rio Algom Limited and Inmet Mining Corporation acquired the Antamina project and shortly afterward formed CM Antamina to hold their interest in the project. In 1998, Inmet Mining Corporation sold its interest in CM Antamina, and CM Antamina was restructured under the ownership of Rio Algom Limited (37.5%), Noranda Inc. (37.5%) and Teck Corporation (25%). In 1999, the ownership was further modified as each of the three partners sold 10% of their interest to Mitsubishi Corporation, resulting in the ownership of Rio Algom Limited (33.75%), Noranda Inc. (33.75%), Teck Corporation (22.5%) and Mitsubishi Corporation (10%). As a result of various corporate transactions involving its parent owners, the current ownership of CM Antamina is BHP Billiton plc (33.75%), Glencore (33.75%), Teck (22.5%) and Mitsubishi Corporation (10%).

Geological Setting, Mineralization and Deposit Type

The Antamina deposit sits at the bottom of a glacial valley surrounded by limestone ridges. It is hosted in a sequence of limestones and sediments, which were strongly deformed by thrusting and folding, then later intruded by intermediate to felsic stocks.

The Antamina polymetallic deposit is skarn-hosted. It is unusual in its persistent mineralization and predictable zonation, and has a SW-NE strike length of more than 2,500 metres and a width of up to 1,000 metres. The skarn is well-zoned symmetrically on either side of the central intrusion with the zoning used as the basis for four major subdivisions, being a brown garnet skarn, green garnet skarn, wollastonite/diopside/green garnet skarn and a marbleized limestone with veins or mantos of wollastonite. Other types of skarn, including the massive sulphides, massive magnetite, and chlorite skarn, represent the remainder of the skarn and are randomly distributed throughout the deposit. The variability of ore types can result in significant changes in the relative proportions of copper and zinc produced in any given year.

Copper occurs mainly as chalcopyrite except for two areas of bornite, representing approximately five percent of the deposit. Zinc generally occurs as sphalerite. Other significant sulphides include molybdenite and pyrite, while trace amounts of silver and bismuth bearing minerals and local areas of galena are found.

Metal zonation is quite distinctive within the deposit. Copper occurs relatively evenly distributed from endoskarn to the limestone contact. Zinc and bismuth tend to occur within 70 metres of the contact of green garnet skarn with limestone/marble/hornfels. Molybdenite is generally located within the intrusive core and the surrounding endoskarn. Silver is present in any of the skarn lithologies. Lead is generally located in green garnet exoskarn, diopside exoskarn and hornfels. However veins and blebs of tennantite and other minerals can be found as rare occurrences in any rock type at Antamina.

Exploration

Commencing in 1996, CM Antamina performed an extensive exploration and development program to define the deposit. A resource model was built in 1997 to provide input to the feasibility study. The Antamina deposit had been drilled and underground sampled to the level that a resource and reserve model was constructed and a feasibility study undertaken in 1998. Work performed on the property up to 1999 includes metallurgical testing, check assaying of previous drill hole and underground tunnel pulps, geologic mapping, geotechnical core logging and mapping, 135 kilometres of core drilling, 6 kilometres underground tunnels and 225 metres of drifting for bulk sampling. As well, during the development and feasibility work, over 400 tonnes of metallurgical samples, representing all parts of the deposit, were taken and shipped to labs for various bench scale flotation and milling tests as well as pilot plant tests. Project construction was commenced in 1999 with initial production realized in June 2001. Since production, additional exploration studies have associated satellite areas of the property with the main intrusive and Antamina skarn through geochronology, isotopic and alteration patterns. In addition, a series of potential areas for grass-roots exploration have been identified based on stratigraphic, structural and morphological patterns.

Drilling

The Antamina data set contains core drill data, reverse circulation drill data, and data from underground drifts. EME drilled 174 core holes for 19,885 metres and extended the underground drifts driven by Cerro to a total of 6,000 metres. In addition the entire 6,000 metres of underground drifts were channeled sampled. Between 1996 and 2008, CM Antamina drilled an additional 1,905 core holes for 580,060 metres. The drill hole and underground data has been entered into acQuire database software for validation and storage. The Antamina resource model is updated on an annual basis to incorporate new available drilling data and improved understanding of the orebody.

In 2016, 86 diamond drill holes were completed within the Antamina pit, for a total of approximately 31,000 metres. In addition, 2 reverse circulation holes with a total length of approximately 500 metres were also drilled in the pit.

Sampling, Analysis and Data Verification

More than 280,000 samples have been analyzed. Assay data used for resource modeling is predominately from drill core samples (95%), with a lesser amount of underground channel (4%) and reverse circulation (1%) samples. No bias was noted

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for particular minerals with respect to core recovery and the samples used for the resource estimation are considered representative. Drill core sampling methodology for all Antamina drilling campaigns was the same: the drill core was cut in half, and sample intervals were set at three metres in length; however, the length of samples were adjusted to start and end at major geologic alteration and lithology contacts. All efforts were made to collect samples with a minimum length not less than 1 metre, except for density samples which average approximately 0.15 metre in length. The whole length of the drill hole was sampled, whether mineralized or not, except where low recovery prevented the collection of a representative sample. Most of the density data has been collected using two methods: caliper and wax-coat water immersion (which were determined to produce equivalent datasets). Additional studies were performed to determine correction factors for the bias between the whole core density and the in-situ density. Those factors were subsequently used during the resource estimation procedures. A bulk metallurgical sample was taken for pilot plant testing to determine grinding and bulk flotation characteristics of the ores. A drift location for the bulk sample was selected in the likely starter pit area. Approximately 400 tonnes of material was shipped for testing.

For all drilling programs run by CM Antamina, sample preparation, assaying, analytical and quality control procedures have followed acceptable industry standard practices. The procedures followed included the use of independent assay labs for all sample preparation and assays and the use of QA/QC protocols in all drilling campaigns. Additionally, most of the drilling programs included an independent audit of the QA/QC program and results. For diamond core, three metre samples of half core (HQ or NQ) are taken and crushed for assay at an external laboratory. The remaining half of the core is retained for future reference. The assay program includes approximately 15% of quality-assurance/quality-control samples, comprising reference materials, duplicates and blanks. The reference materials consist of matrix-matched material from Antamina, homogenized and certified in accordance with industry practice. All original data (geological logs, field forms, printed assay certificates, core photographs, and all other types of paper forms) have been archived at the mine site, inventoried and filed by hole. All of the paper forms have been scanned and electronically stored, together with all of the information that was originally received in an electronic form. A backup copy of all electronically-stored data (including backups of the SQL-based resource database) is stored in the CM Antamina vault in Lima. Industry accepted procedures were utilized for sampling, sample preparation, security and analytical procedures.  Sample checks have demonstrated that the samples are representative of the mineralization and that there is no bias in the sampling.

Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing

Extensive metallurgical testing was conducted on the Antamina ore body from November 1996 to December 1997. The work was carried out by reputable metallurgical laboratories under the direction of a committee of experienced metallurgical experts from within the ownership group supported by independent consultants. Much of the critical initial work was carried out in duplicate at different laboratories. Concentrator operations were started in May 2001. Over ten years of operational and metallurgical data have been realized since the original feasibility test work. The operational data and metallurgical relationships developed subsequent to the feasibility study have been applied to the current resource model.

Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimates

The Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Antamina deposit as of December 31, 2016 are as follows:

Mineral Reserves as at December 31, 2016 (100% basis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Total

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Copper

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

Copper Only Ores

 

 

115,100

 

 

1.03

 

 

190,200

 

 

1.02

 

 

305,400

 

 

1.02

 

Copper Zinc Ores

 

 

58,900

 

 

0.98

 

 

188,300

 

 

0.82

 

 

247,200

 

 

0.86

 

Total

 

 

174,000

 

 

1.01

 

 

378,500

 

 

0.92

 

 

552,600

 

 

0.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Total

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Zinc

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

Total

 

 

58,900

 

 

2.1

 

 

188,300

 

 

2.0

 

 

247,200

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Total

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Silver

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

Copper Only Ores

 

 

115,100

 

 

7.8

 

 

190,200

 

 

8.2

 

 

305,400

 

 

8.0

 

Copper Zinc Ores

 

 

58,900

 

 

16.6

 

 

188,300

 

 

13.2

 

 

247,200

 

 

14.0

 

Total

 

 

174,000

 

 

10.8

 

 

378,500

 

 

10.7

 

 

552,600

 

 

10.7

 

 

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Proven

 

 

Probable

 

 

Total

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Molybdenum

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

Total

 

 

115,100

 

 

0.038

 

 

190,200

 

 

0.032

 

 

305,400

 

 

0.034

 

 

Mineral Resources (Exclusive of Mineral Reserves) as at December 31, 2016 (100% basis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured

 

 

Indicated

 

 

Inferred

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Copper

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Cu %

 

Copper Only Ores

 

 

45,900

 

 

0.55

 

 

330,500

 

 

0.77

 

 

815,600

 

 

0.82

 

Copper Zinc Ores

 

 

19,100

 

 

0.85

 

 

138,100

 

 

1.06

 

 

431,000

 

 

0.98

 

Total

 

 

65,000

 

 

0.64

 

 

468,600

 

 

0.86

 

 

1,246,600

 

 

0.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured

 

 

Indicated

 

 

Inferred

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Zinc

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Zn %

 

Total

 

 

19,100

 

 

1.3

 

 

138,100

 

 

1.5

 

 

431,000

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured

 

 

Indicated

 

 

Inferred

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Silver

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

 

‘000

 

 

Ag g/t

 

Copper Only Ores

 

 

45,900

 

 

6.4

 

 

330,500

 

 

8.6

 

 

815,600

 

 

8.1

 

Copper Zinc Ores

 

 

19,100

 

 

16.1

 

 

138,100

 

 

17.7

 

 

431,000

 

 

15.3

 

Total

 

 

65,000

 

 

9.3

 

 

468,600

 

 

11.3

 

 

1,246,600

 

 

10.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measured

 

 

Indicated

 

 

Inferred

 

 

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

  

  

Tonnes

  

  

Grade

 

Molybdenum

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

 

‘000

 

 

Mo %

 

Total

 

 

45,900

 

 

0.020

 

 

330,500

 

 

0.023

 

 

815,600

 

 

0.024

 

 

 

Notes:

(1)      Source: Teck AIF dated February 23, 2017.

(2)      Columns and rows may not add up due to rounding.

(3)      Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

(4)      Zinc is not recovered from copper ores and molybdenum is not usually recovered from copper-zinc ores or from copper ores with high bismuth.

(5)      Reserve and Resource estimates were prepared assuming long term metal prices of: $2.97/lb copper, $1.03/lb zinc, $10.70/lb molybdenum and $18.72/oz silver.

(6)      The cut-off grades at Antamina are based on the net value before taxes that the material is expected to generate per hour of concentrator operation at assumed prices, and varies by year in an effort to maximise the net present value of the pit.

 

Mineral Reserves are limited to the current operation tailings dam capacity.

Mining Operations

Project construction commenced in 1999 with initial production realized in June 2001. Antamina is currently a producing property, with the mine and concentrator operating at the designed capacity.

The mine is an open-pit, truck/shovel operation.  The ore is crushed within the pit and conveyed through a 2.7 kilometre tunnel to a coarse ore stockpile at the mill. It is then processed utilizing two SAG mills, followed by ball mill grinding and flotation to produce separate copper, zinc, molybdenum and lead/bismuth concentrates. Silver is predominantly contained within the copper concentrates, with additional silver contained within the lead-bismuth concentrate. The concentrator processes multiple ore types on a campaign basis. These campaigns range from a number of days to an entire month or longer depending upon ore development and concentrate marketing requirements.

A 302 kilometre-long slurry concentrate pipeline, approximately 22 centimetres in diameter with a single pump station at the mine site, transports copper and zinc concentrates to the Huarmey port, where they are dewatered and stored prior to loading onto vessels for shipment to smelters and refineries world-wide. CM Antamina has entered into long-term off-take agreements with affiliates of its shareholders on market terms. Molybdenum concentrates are sold to third party refiners on market terms.

Copper production in 2016 (100% basis) was 431,100 tonnes, compared to 390,600 tonnes in 2015 with the increase primarily as a result of higher grades and recovery.  Zinc production decreased by 16% to 198,000 tonnes in 2016, primarily due to a lower portion of copper-zinc ore processed, partially offset by higher zinc grades and recoveries. Molybdenum production in 2016 totalled 10.3 million pounds, which was 134% higher than in 2015, due to higher grades. In 2016,

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Antamina produced approximately 20.1 million ounces of silver, which was 13% higher than in 2015 (calculated from Glencore’s attributable share as disclosed in its February 2, 2017 news release available on Glencore’s website). Based on current tailings capacity, the mine life is expected to continue until 2028. Operating permits are valid until the end of the life of mine. CM Antamina is currently considering options for storing additional tailings and alternative mine plans that could result in significant mine life extensions.

Labour

In January 2016, a new labour agreement was ratified that will expire in the third quarter of 2018.

Operating and Capital Costs

Total 2017 projected cash operating costs for the project (shown on a 100% basis, calculated from Teck’s attributable 22.5% share) are tabulated below.

 

 

 

 

    

Approximated Projected Cost,

Component

 

$ million

Labour

 

288.9

Supplies

 

404.4

Energy

 

182.2

Other (including general & administrative, inventory changes)

 

62.2

Less amounts associated with projected capitalized stripping

 

(244.4)

Total

 

693.3

 

The cash operating costs presented above do not include transportation or royalties.

Total 2017 projected capital costs for the project (shown on a 100% basis, calculated from Teck’s attributable 22.5% share) are tabulated below:

 

 

 

 

    

Approximated Projected Cost,

Component

 

$ million

Sustaining

 

262.2

Major Enhancement

 

4.4

Total

 

266.6

 

Exploration and Development

Beyond the estimated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, Antamina hosts additional potential open pit and bulk/selective underground targets. There is also regional exploration potential over a large, prospective land package greater than 700 square kilometres.

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CANDELARIA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Property Description, Location and Access

The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex comprises two adjacent copper mining operations, Compañia Contractual Minera Candelaria (“Minera Candelaria”) and Compañia Contractual Minera Ojos del Salado (“Minera Ojos del Salado”), that produce copper concentrates from open pit and underground mines.  Minera Candelaria is an open pit and underground mine (“Candelaria Norte”) providing copper ore to an on-site concentrator with a capacity of 75,000 tonnes per day, and Minera Ojos del Salado comprises two underground mines: Santos and Alcaparrosa. The Santos mine provides copper ore to an on-site concentrator with a capacity of 3,800 tonnes per day, while ore from the Alcaparrosa mine is treated at the Minera Candelaria processing plant. The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex is indirectly owned by Lundin as to 80% and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation (collectively, “Sumitomo”) as to 20%.

The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex is located in Chile’s Atacama Province, Region III, at an elevation of approximately 650 metres above sea level, 20 kilometres south of the city of Copiapó and 650 kilometres north of Santiago. The properties are easily accessed using the public road system. Personnel employed at the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex come primarily from the Copiapó region. Copiapó is a modern city with all regular services and a population of approximately 160,000. Copiapó regional airport is serviced by regional flights from Santiago and other destinations on a daily basis.

The Minera Candelaria property comprises 249 mining exploitation concessions (approximately 5,855 hectares) and 65 mining exploration concessions (approximately 6,580 hectares). The Ojos del Salado property comprises 192 mining exploitation concessions (approximately 9,273 hectares) and 38 mining exploration concessions (approximately 6,848 hectares). The tenements are free of mortgages, encumbrances, prohibitions, injunctions, and litigation. The tenements on which active and contemplated mining activities occur or are contemplated to occur are not affected by royalties.

History

The Candelaria sulphide deposit was discovered by Phelps Dodge Corporation (“Phelps Dodge”) in 1987. A feasibility study was completed in 1990, and, following approval by the Chilean government, construction started in October of 1992. Sumitomo acquired a 20% stake in the property in 1992. Production commenced in early 1995.

In 2007, property ownership changed when Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (“Freeport”) acquired Phelps Dodge.

During 2011, a pipeline was completed to bring water purchased from a nearby sewage treatment facility to the Candelaria mine. A desalination plant at the port of Caldera was built and commissioned in 2013 at a capacity of 500 litres per second.

The Santos underground mine has been in production since 1929, with processing taking place at what is now called the Pedro Aguirre Cerde (“PAC”) plant. Phelps Dodge became sole owner of Minera Ojos del Salado and the Santos mine and the PAC plant in 1985. The PAC plant has been expanded several times to its current capacity of 3,800 tonnes per day. Sumitomo acquired its 20% interest in Minera Ojos del Salado in 2005.

In early 1996, production from the Alcaparrosa underground mine commenced.

In November 2014, Lundin acquired Freeport’s interest in the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex.

In 2015, the Candelaria 2030 project (as defined below), including the new Los Diques tailings management facility, received environmental approval from Chilean regulators. Construction of Los Diques commenced in 2016 after the receipt of the major construction permits.

The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex has been a significant producer of copper since the mid-1990s. In the last five years, annual payable copper and gold metal in concentrates sold varied between 147 and 191 kilotonnes and 83,000 and 102,000 ounces, respectively.

Geological Setting, Mineralization and Deposit Type

The Candelaria sulphide deposit is located at the boundary between the Coastal Cordillera and the Copiapó Precordillera. The Coastal Cordillera of Chañaral and Copiapó is composed of Permian to Lower Cretaceous intrusions within a basement of metasedimentary rocks of Devonian to Carboniferous age. Volcanic, volcaniclastic and marine carbonate rocks represent intra- and back-arc sequences that were deposited during the Early to Mid-Cretaceous period.

The Candelaria, Santos and Alcaparrosa mines are located in the district of Punta del Cobre. The polymetallic sulphide deposits are hosted in volcanic rocks of the Punta del Cobre Formation. Polymetallic sulphide deposits in the Punta del Cobre district are located to the east of the main branches of the Atacama fault zone, a subduction-linked strike-slip fault system stretching over 1,000 kilometres along the Chilean coast and active at least since the Jurassic period. The dominant structural elements of the Punta del Cobre area are the northeast-trending Tierra Amarilla Anticlinorium, a southeast verging fold-and-thrust system and a series of north-northwest- to northwest-trending high-angle faults.

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The copper-gold sulphide mineralization found at the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex is generally referred to as iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) mineralization. The sulphide mineralization occurs in breccias, stockwork veinlets, disseminations in andesite, and as an internal tuff unit. There are also some localized controls to mineralization in the form of faults, breccias, veins, and foliation.

Candelaria has become an exploration model for Andean-type IOCG deposits that display close relationships to the plutonic complexes and broadly coeval fault systems. Depending on lithology and the structural setting, the polymetallic sulphide mineralization can occur as veins, hydrothermal breccias, replacement mantos, and calcic skarns. The Candelaria IOCG system lies within the thermal aureole of the Lower Cretaceous magmatic arc plutonic suite in the Candelaria-Punta del Cobre district.

Exploration

Ongoing exploration is conducted at the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex with the primary purpose of supporting mining and increasing Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves available for mining. Exploration is focused on the known mantos, veins, and breccia masses in proximity to existing underground infrastructure. Historically, this strategy has proven very effective in defining new Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves available for underground mining. Much of the exploration is conducted from underground, requiring significant underground development to provide adequate drilling stations. Regional exploration is also undertaken on the large properties surrounding the mines to identify targets and define new Mineral Resource areas. All existing exploration information is being compiled into a comprehensive 3D model to allow for evaluation and prioritization of exploration efforts.

From 2010 to June 2016, more than $133 million was invested in exploration, primarily below the Candelaria open pit, to the north and south, and at the three underground mines. This exploration has resulted in a significant expansion of the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of the underground mines, and contributed to the extension of their life.

At Candelaria, the 2016 exploration programme included 56,500 metres of diamond drilling and 430 metres of underground development. At the Alcaparossa mine, the 2016 exploration programme included 121 metres of underground development and a total of 5,000 metres of core drilling. At the Santos mine, the 2016 exploration programme included 17,500 metres of core drilling. In addition to the underground exploration programmes, geophysical tools including MIMDAS, Gravity, and TDEM have been employed to guide future drilling programs within the Candelaria District.

Drilling

Mineral Resources are estimated based on information obtained from surface and underground drill holes. From 1990 to 2016, 2,747 core and percussion boreholes have been drilled in and around the Candelaria open pit mine. In the Santos mine, approximately 676 core boreholes were drilled from 1988 to 2016. For the Alcaparrosa mine, the borehole database contains information from 1,081 core boreholes drilled from 1990 to 2016. The drilling and sampling procedures used are consistent with generally recognized industry best practices.

Sampling, Analysis and Data Verification

Analytical samples used in estimating the Minera Candelaria Mineral Resources were prepared and assayed at the Candelaria mine laboratory that is accredited to ISO 17025 for the analyses of copper, iron, zinc, and silver. Analytical samples used in estimating the Minera Ojos del Salado Mineral Resources were prepared and assayed by Intertek (formerly Vigalab). Conventional preparation and assaying procedures are used. Copper is analyzed by multi acid digestion and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Gold and silver are assayed using a fire assay procedure. Specific gravity is systematically measured on core samples.

Since 2007, all drilling assay samples have been collected by company personnel or under the direct supervision of company personnel. Samples from Minera Candelaria are processed and analyzed entirely at the mine site. Samples from Minera Ojos del Salado are shipped directly from the property to the Intertek laboratory.

Assay samples are collected by appropriately qualified staff at the laboratories. Sample security involves two aspects: maintaining the chain of custody of samples to prevent inadvertent contamination or mixing of samples and rendering active tampering as difficult as possible.

An apparent bias in the analytical results delivered by Intertek laboratory for silver was identified. This problem, affecting samples assayed prior to 2015, was remedied and biased results were corrected. The sampling preparation, security, analytical procedures, data verification and QA/QC protocols used are consistent with generally accepted industry best practices.

Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing

The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex maintains regular metallurgical testing programs that are incorporated with historical testing results and mill performance into a statistical model to predict and improve the complex’s processing performance in terms of mill throughput, metal recovery to concentrate, and final concentrate grade. Metallurgical tests are executed in a number of specialized in-house and commercial facilities. Testing includes rock hardness classification, mineralogy using

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QEMSCAN technology and bench scale flotation testing that is correlated with industrial scale performance in order to predict mill throughput and metallurgical performance. A similar but less intense program is underway for the PAC plant.

New metallurgical tests were initiated in late 2016 as part of a feasibility study to evaluate potential throughput increases at the Candelaria mill.

Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates

The Mineral Resources at the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex are estimated from core drilling information stored in a secured central database, and were evaluated using a geostatistical block modelling approach. Separate models were prepared for the Candelaria open pit mine and the three underground mines (Candelaria Norte, Santos and Alcaparrosa) using slightly different methodologies and assumptions. Each underground mine was sub-divided into sectors and evaluated using separate block models. In total, 19 distinct block models were created to model the zones of sulphide mineralization of the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex, including 8 new models since the acquisition by Lundin.

The open pit Mineral Reserve estimate is based on a mine plan and open pit designs developed using modifying parameters including metal prices, metal recovery based on performance of the processing plant, operating cost estimates and sustaining capital cost estimates based on the production schedule and equipment requirements. Open pit optimizations are carried out using MineSight and Datamine software.

The underground Mineral Reserve estimates at Candelaria Norte, Alcaparrosa and Santos are based on mine plans and designs developed using modifying parameters including metal prices, metal recovery based on performance of the processing plant, and operating and sustaining capital cost estimates. The operating costs used are based on actual average operating costs for the three years 2013 through 2015. Stope layouts and development plans are developed in MineSight software with Datamine MSO (Mineable Shape Optimizer) software used for stope design.

Details of the June 30, 2016 Consolidated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve statement for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex are set forth below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Mineral Resource Statement As of June 30, 2016 (100% Basis)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classification

 

Quantity

 

Cu

 

Au

 

Ag

 

Cu

 

Au

 

Ag

 

Lundin

 

 

 

 

 

‘000 t

 

%

 

g/t

 

g/t

 

‘000 t

 

‘000 oz

 

‘000 oz

 

Interest

 

Open Pit

    

Measured

    

412,265

    

0.55

    

0.13

    

1.90

    

2,281

    

1,697

    

25,196

    

80

%

 

 

Indicated

 

30,787

 

0.48

 

0.12

 

1.58

 

146

 

122

 

1,560

 

80

%

 

 

Measured & Indicated

 

443,052

 

0.55

 

0.13

 

1.88

 

2,427

 

1,818

 

26,756

 

80

%

 

 

Inferred

 

11,254

 

0.34

 

0.09

 

1.19

 

38

 

31

 

431

 

80

%

Underground

 

Measured

 

84,270

 

1.12

 

0.26

 

3.25

 

948

 

706

 

8.797

 

80

%

 

 

Indicated

 

67,860

 

1.08

 

0.24

 

2.46

 

732

 

532

 

5,376

 

80

%

 

 

Measured & Indicated

 

152,130

 

1.10

 

0.25

 

2.90

 

1,680

 

1,238

 

14,173

 

80

%

 

 

Inferred

 

50,336

 

1.00

 

0.22

 

2.18

 

503

 

351

 

3,525

 

80

%

WIP**

 

Measured

 

93,805

 

0.34

 

0.09

 

1.44

 

321

 

257

 

4,342

 

80

%

 

 

Indicated

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

80

%

 

 

Measured & Indicated

 

93,805

 

0.34

 

0.09

 

1.44

 

321

 

257

 

4,342

 

80

%

 

 

Inferred

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

80

%

Combined

 

Measured

 

590,340

 

0.60

 

0.14

 

2.02

 

3,550

 

2,659

 

38,335

 

80

%

 

 

Indicated

 

98,647

 

0.89

 

0.21

 

2.19

 

878

 

654

 

6.936

 

80

%

 

 

Measured & Indicated

 

688,987

 

0.64

 

0.15

 

2.04

 

4,428

 

3,312

 

45,271

 

80

%

 

 

Inferred

 

61,589

 

0.88

 

0.19

 

2.00

 

541

 

382

 

3.956

 

80

%

 

*        Reported within the boundaries of the Compañia Contractual Mineral Candelaria and Compañia Contractual Ojos del Salado properties. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability. All figures are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimates. Mineral Resources include Mineral Reserves. Open pit Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.2 percent copper within a conceptual pit shell based on metal prices of $3.16 per pound pf copper and $1,000 per ounce of gold and current topography. Underground Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.6 percent copper. Parts of the open pit Mineral Resources have been converted into underground Mineral Reserves.

**      Work-in-Progress (WIP) stockpiles.

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Consolidated Mineral Reserve Statement As of June 30, 2016 (100% Basis)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classification

 

Quantity

 

Cu

 

Au

 

Ag

 

Cu

 

Au

 

Ag

 

Lundin

 

 

 

 

 

‘000 t

 

%

 

g/t

 

g/t

 

‘000t

 

‘000oz

 

‘000 oz

 

Interest

 

Open Pit

    

Proven

    

320,997

    

0.54

    

0.13

    

1.79

    

1,746

    

1,300

    

18,445

    

80

%

 

 

Probable

 

16,634

 

0.46

 

0.12

 

1.58

 

76

 

66

 

847

 

80

%

 

 

Total

 

337,632

 

0.54

 

0.13

 

1.78

 

1,822

 

1,366

 

19,292

 

80

%

WIP**

 

Proven

 

93,772

 

0.34

 

0.09

 

1.44

 

321

 

256

 

4,338

 

80

%

Candelaria

 

Probable

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

80

%

 

 

Total

 

93,772

 

0.34

 

0.09

 

1.44

 

321

 

256

 

4,338

 

80

%

Underground

 

Proven

 

31,309

 

0.94

 

0.22

 

3.42

 

295

 

220

 

3,447

 

80

%

 

 

Probable

 

19,821

 

0.84

 

0.19

 

2.06

 

166

 

120

 

1,311

 

80

%

 

 

Total

 

51,131

 

0.90

 

0.21

 

2.89

 

461

 

340

 

4,758

 

80

%

WIP**

 

Proven

 

33

 

1.03

 

0.24

 

3.65

 

-

 

-

 

4

 

80

%

Ojos del Santos

 

Probable

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

80

%

 

 

Total

 

33

 

1.03

 

0.24

 

3.65

 

-

 

-

 

4

 

80

%

Combined

 

Proven

 

446,111

 

0.53

 

0.12

 

1.83

 

2,363

 

1,776

 

26,234

 

80

%

 

 

Probable

 

36,456

 

0.66

 

0.16

 

1.84

 

242

 

186

 

2,158

 

80

%

 

 

Total

 

482,567

 

0.54

 

0.13

 

1.83

 

2,604

 

1,962

 

28,392

 

80

%

 

*        Mineral Reserves included in Mineral Resources. Mineral Reserves have been prepared using metal prices of $2.75 per pound of copper, $1,000 per ounce of gold, and $15.00 per ounce of silver. All figures have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimates. Minera Candelaria Mineral Reserves for open pit and underground are reported at cut-off grades of 0.20 and 0.64 percent copper, respectively. Underground Mineral Reserves for Alcaparrosa and Santos are reported at cut-off grades of 0.66 and 0.73 percent copper, respectively. Parts of the underground Mineral Reserves have been converted from open pit Mineral Resources.

**      Work-in-Progress (WIP) stockpiles.

Mining Operations

The Candelaria open pit mine operates with an overall mining rate of approximately 228,000 tonnes per day including 64,800 tonnes per day of ore sent to the Candelaria processing plant. The average grade of the ore that will be mined from the open pit over the remaining life of mine is estimated at 0.54% copper, while stockpiled work-in-progress material is estimated to have an average grade of 0.34% copper. The mine operates seven electric shovels, 46 haulage trucks, eight production drills and a fleet of support equipment.

The open pit was designed to be mined in several phases of development. As of June 2016, five phases of development remain in the life-of-mine (“LOM”) plan (Phases 9 to 13). The overall strip ratio is 2.8:1 excluding stockpiles. The total in-pit waste is 950 million tonnes. The overall life of the open pit mine is 19 years.

The Candelaria Norte underground mine currently produces 7,000 tonnes per day of ore but is planned to ramp up to 7,500 tonnes per day by 2020 with an average grade of 0.88% copper estimated in the LOM plan. The Alcaparrosa underground mine produces 4,300 tonnes per day of ore with an average grade of 0.85% copper. The Santos underground mine produces 5,000 tonnes per day of ore with an average grade of 0.99% copper estimated over the remaining LOM. The three underground mines utilize a sublevel stoping mining method for ore extraction. This method is ideal for relatively large, vertical, as well as thick deposits with favourable and stable host rock.

Processing and Recovery Operations

Minera Candelaria and Minera Ojos del Salado operate their own processing plants. The Candelaria processing plant receives ore from the Candelaria open pit and Candelaria Norte and Alcaparrosa underground mines. It has a nameplate capacity of 75,000 tonnes per day. The PAC processing plant receives ore from the Santos underground mine and has a design capacity of 3,800 tonnes per day.

The Candelaria processing plant flowsheet is conventional, comprising two parallel process lines for grinding and flotation followed by common final concentrate filtration and shipping of bulk copper concentrates. Run of mine ore is trucked to a primary gyratory crusher which then feeds a semi-autogenous grinding mill-ball mill circuit with pebble extraction and crushing.  The secondary ball mill cyclone overflow constitutes feed to the rougher flotation bank. Rougher concentrate is reground prior to two stage cleaning in column flotation. Final flotation copper concentrate with gold and silver by-product metals is thickened, filtered, and stored on site. Final flotation tails are conventionally thickened and disposed of in a rockfill embankment tailings storage facility. Typical metallurgical recoveries average 94% for copper, 75% for gold and 83% for silver.

A feasibility study is underway to evaluate potential debottlenecking expansions of the main Candelaria processing plant to add approximately 15-20% throughput capacity. The results of this expansion study are expected to be received during 2017.

The PAC concentrator has been in operation since 1929. The PAC concentrator flowsheet comprises a conventional three -stage crushing plant. The grinding circuit has three closed circuit ball mills operating in parallel. The ball mill cyclone overflow constitutes feed to the rougher floatation bank. Rougher concentrates are reground prior to cleaning in a column cell with the tailings scavenged with conventional mechanical flotation cells. Final concentrate is thickened and filtered using a ceramic disc filter. Final flotation tailings from the PAC plant are pumped to the main Candelaria tailings storage facility. Typical metallurgical recoveries average 94% for copper, 72% for gold and 72% for silver.

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Copper concentrates containing precious metals are sold on contract to local smelters or trucked to the Punta Padrones port, near Caldera for export to overseas smelters.

Candelaria Copper Mining Complex has an agreement with a third party company to process Candelaria’s flotation tailings to produce a magnetite concentrate and this produces an additional source of by-product revenue subject to favourable iron ore prices.

Infrastructure, Permitting and Compliance Activities

The mines of the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex receive electrical power through long-term contracts with AES Gener S.A., a local energy company. The main water supply comes from a desalination plant, which was commissioned in 2013 and is located adjacent to the Punta Padrones port facility. Local treated sewage water is also used by the mines. Copper concentrate is shipped from the Punta Padrones port facility at the port of Caldera. Both the desalination plant and the Punta Padrones port are owned by Minera Candelaria.

The current Candelaria tailings storage facility receives the flotation tails from the Candelaria and PAC processing plants. The remaining tailings storage capacity is estimated at 23.3 million cubic metres, sufficient to receive tailings until June 2018 at the current production throughput.

A new tailings storage facility, known as Los Diques, has been designed to replace the Candelaria tailings storage facility. The Los Diques facility will be located to the southwest of the open pit and plant sites and will have an approximate designed capacity of 600 million tonnes. The Los Diques tailings management facility is a key part of the “Candelaria 2030 Project Operational Continuity” (“Candelaria 2030”) environmental impact assessment (EIA) that was submitted to the environmental authorities in September 2013 and was approved in July 2015. Engineering was completed during 2016 and after receipt of key sectorial permits construction of the starter dam was initiated.

Completion of Los Diques tailings facility and the placement of first tailings is forecast in the first quarter 2018.

Chile has in place a comprehensive regulatory framework for mining and other industrial activities, dating from the mid-1990s and most recently updated in 2013. Although the Candelaria and Ojos del Salado facilities were permitted and developed prior to the modern framework being in place, both now hold numerous environmental approvals stemming from modifications to the original developments. In addition, the two companies hold more than 1,000 permits for construction and operation of the mining and milling facilities, and related infrastructure.

The most recently completed major environmental assessment process was initiated in September 2013 with the submission of the Candelaria 2030 EIA. This included, among other things, an extension of the operating life of the facilities and the Los Diques tailings storage facility. The Candelaria 2030 EIA received regulatory approval with conditions in July 2015. None of the conditions of approval represent risks to the technical or economic feasibility of the operation.

The Alcaparrosa mine’s current environmental approval expires at the end of 2017. An EIA was submitted in December 2016 to extend its operating life until 2022.  The timeline for obtaining approval is uncertain.

The Environmental Management Systems of Minera Candelaria and Minera Ojos del Salado have been certified for many years under the international ISO 14001 Standard. Minera Candelaria was most recently re-certified in March 2015 and the certification for Minera Ojos del Salado was achieved in September 2016.

There are currently two legal processes underway related to Minera Candelaria’s environmental approvals:

·

In December 2016 the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex received notice of fines totalling approximately $4 million, related to alleged instances of non-compliance with its environmental approvals stemming from two inspections carried out by regulatory authorities in 2013 and 2014. The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex has appealed the case to the Environmental Court.

·

In October 2015 an agricultural company with land holdings in the vicinity of Candelaria filed suit against the regulatory authority that granted approval of the Candelaria 2030 EIA, requesting that the approval be overturned. In September 2016 the Committee of Ministers handed down a decision upholding the approval and specifying additional environmental impact mitigation measures to be undertaken by the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex. In October 2016 the agricultural company appealed this decision to the Environmental Court.

Both cases may be appealed to the Supreme Court before they are finally resolved.

Separate mine closure plans are in place for Minera Candelaria and Minera Ojos del Salado and both have been approved by the Chilean National Geology and Mining Service. The approved closure costs are $42.4 million for Minera Candelaria and $7.9 million for Minera Ojos del Salado. The closure cost estimate for Minera Candelaria does not reflect the developments recently permitted under the Candelaria 2030 EIA, including the Los Diques tailings facility. In December 2016, an updated closure plan was submitted for review and approval, which includes the Candelaria 2030 developments. Any extension of the

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Alcaparrosa mine’s life beyond the current life of mine will require an update of the closure plan and a new financial guarantee.  The legacy facilities (old tailings and slag deposit) have already been closed and remediated.

Minera Candelaria is an active participant in civil society in the Atacama region of Chile, with social initiatives focussed principally on the communities nearest to the mine and port sites, namely Tierra Amarilla and Caldera.  The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex includes liaison offices in both communities and has implemented a formal Stakeholder Engagement Plan and a grievance/suggestions mechanism.  Community forums, called “Encuentros con Candelaria” and consisting of open meetings, have been conducted to share relevant information about the company’s strategic plan and initiatives on topics related to safety, environmental, operational and social performance.

Minera Candelaria has in place an agreement with the local government of Tierra Amarilla, which makes available more than $16 million to develop a portfolio of community programs in areas such as housing, culture and health services improvements.  In addition, at Caldera where most residents are either directly or indirectly linked to the fishing industry, Candelaria established the Fishermen Development Fund to offer local fishermen resources to develop individual and collective projects in the four main areas of housing, health, education and economic development.

Capital and Operating Costs

The forecast copper production profile for Candelaria and the corresponding capital investment and operating cost estimate for the period from 2017 to 2021 is tabulated below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candelaria Five Year Outlook

(100% Basis)

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

 2020

    

2021

Copper Production, tonnes

 

181,000 - 187,000

 

164,000 - 170,000

 

158,000 - 164,000

 

158,000 - 164,000

 

154,000 - 160,000

C1 cash cost

 

$1.20/lb

 

$1.25/lb

 

$1.55/lb

 

$1.50/lb

 

$1.40/lb

Capital Expenditure ($million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized Stripping

 

105

 

95

 

30

 

35

 

70

Los Diques Tailings Capex

 

135

 

30

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Other Sustaining Capex

 

25

 

45

 

35

 

70

 

25

Total Candelaria Capital Expenditures

 

265

 

170

 

65

 

105

 

95

 

The estimated C1 cash costs are forecast using an exchange rate of US dollar/CLP: 650 and after by-product credits. By-product credits have been adjusted for the terms of the Franco-Nevada streaming agreement but exclude any allocation of upfront cash received.

The main capital project at Candelaria is the construction of the new Los Diques tailings storage facility which commenced construction in 2016 and is expected to be ready to receive first tailings in 2018. The mine and mill capital costs comprise typical sustaining capital items for a mature operation and include replacement and rebuild of equipment and infrastructure.

Lundin capitalizes waste stripping costs when experienced strip ratios are above the average planned strip ratio for each open pit phase under development. During the production phase of the Candelaria open pit mine, waste stripping costs, which provide probable future economic benefits and improved access to the orebody, are capitalized to mineral properties.

Exploration, Development, and Production

The summary of the 2017 to 2021 exploration programme is tabulated below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

Total

Santos

 

Definition

 

18,000

 

9,000

 

4,500

 

2,000

 

 

 

33,500

 

 

Exploration

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

 

2,000

 

 

 

4,000

Alcaparrosa

 

Definition

 

10,000

 

8,000

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

28,000

 

 

Exploration

 

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

4,800

 

 

 

9,800

Candelaria Norte

 

Definition

 

20,000

 

15,000

 

15,000

 

8,000

 

15,000

 

73,000

 

 

Exploration

 

19,500

 

18,000

 

9,000

 

16,000

 

10,000

 

72,500

Candelaria

 

Definition

 

18,000

 

11,000

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

 

34,000

 

 

Exploration

 

9,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

8,000

 

11,000

 

32,000

District

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,500

 

30,000

 

37,500

 

 

Exploration

 

17,000

 

12,000

 

8,000

 

 

 

 

 

37,000

 

 

Delineation

 

 

 

 

 

13,000

 

12,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

Total (metres/year)

 

111,500

 

78,000

 

70,500

 

60,300

 

66,000

 

386,300

 

 

Drifting (metres)

 

1,650

 

1,360

 

460

 

430

 

 

 

3,900

Total Cost

 

$M (‘000)

 

32,281

 

26,046

 

22,543

 

19,483

 

18,634

 

118,987

 

The objective of this exploration program is three fold:  it is to define and upgrade the classification of additional higher grade Mineral Resources in the underground mines to replace the processing of lower grade feed from the open pit or surface stockpiles and improve the life of mine copper production; to understand the resource potential remaining in the underground mines; and, to explore the Candelaria District to supplement the depletion of Mineral Resources in the mines.

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In 2016, the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex produced, on a 100% basis, 166,592 tonnes of copper, approximately 1,700,000 ounces of silver and 97,000 ounces of gold. For 2017, the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex is forecasted to produce metals in concentrate (100% basis) of 181 - 188 kilotonnes of copper, 108,000 ounces of gold and 2.0 million ounces of silver. Over the remaining life of mine plan (to 2035), the average annual production is estimated to be 129 kilotonnes of copper, 70,000 ounces of gold and 1.2 million ounces of silver.

The overall life of the Candelaria open pit mine is to 2035, while the underground mines, Candelaria Norte, Alcaparossa and Santos, have mine lives to 2027, 2023 and 2022 respectively.

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COBRE PANAMA MINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Property and Ownership Interest

Cobre Panama is a development property in Panama which is currently in construction (it is not currently an operating mine). First Quantum holds an indirect 80% interest in Minera Panama S.A. (“MPSA”), which holds the Cobre Panama concession. The remaining 20% interest in MPSA is held by Korea Panama Mining Corporation (“KPMC”), a 50/50 joint venture company whose ultimate shareholders are LS-Nikko Copper Inc. and Korean Resources Corporation.

On February 9, 1997, MPSA was granted the mineral concession to explore and exploit Cobre Panama under Contract Law No. 9 of February 26, 1997 (“Law 9”). Law 9 has an initial 20-year term ending in 2017 and there are provisions for two consecutive 20-year extensions. Such extensions are standard and are awarded in the year the concession comes up for renewal. The legal regime established by Law 9 for the development of the Cobre Panama concession is supplemented by the Mineral Resource Code of Panama (the “Panama Mining Code”).

On December 30, 2016 the Government of Panama signed and issued Resolution No. 128 by which it extended the Law 9 mining concession for a second 20 year term which commenced March 1, 2017 up to February 28, 2037. The initial 20 year term of the Law 9 mining concession which commenced in February 1997 remained in effect in the interim period up to February 28, 2017. MPSA remains eligible for consideration of a third 20 year term of the Law 9 mining concession commencing March 1, 2037.

Under Law 9, MPSA has the rights to explore for, extract, exploit, beneficiate, process, refine, transport, sell and market the gold, copper and other mineral deposits on the Cobre Panama concession.  MPSA is required to pay a 2% royalty on “Negotiable Gross Production” which is defined as “the gross amount received from the buyer due to the sale (of concentrates) after deductions of all smelting costs, penalties and other deductions, and after deducting all transportation costs and insurance incurred in their transfer from the mine to the smelter” to the Government of Panama.  Law 9 also grants to MPSA rights of way on state-owned lands and easements to use surface lands on concessions adjacent to the Cobre Panama concession; the right to build, maintain and use such lands; and easements for use to build, install, maintain and use facilities and installations that MPSA deems convenient for the development of the Cobre Panama concession.

Land required for the provision of mine facilities, including waste rock storage and tailings facilities, stockpiles, mill and port sties, has been acquired or leased by MPSA in accordance with its rights under Law 9. Mine expansion, including mining of the Balboa, Botija Abajo and Brazo deposits and adjacent waste rock dumping, will require access to additional properties covering up to 6,800 hectares. MPSA intends to initiate the acquisition of these properties in accordance with the procedures established by Law 9 and other applicable Panamanian laws.

Corporate income tax under Law 9 is payable at a rate of 25% on taxable earnings which is exempted for the period during which MPSA has outstanding debt relating to the construction and development of the project.

Location, Access and Infrastructure

The Cobre Panama concession is 120 kilometres west of Panama City and 20 kilometres from the Caribbean Sea coast, in the District of Donoso, Colon Province, in the Republic of Panama. It includes four zones and covers an area of 12,955.1 hectares. There is no industrial development in the area of the concession and the region is sparsely populated. The primary occupation of the local residents is subsistence farming. The nearest community, the village of Coclecito (population 900), is 12 kilometres southeast of the plant site. The city of Penonomé, which has a population of 25,000, is 49 kilometres southeast of Coclecito.

The topography in the concession area is rugged with considerable local relief covered by dense forest. The area to the north is a lowland with minimal relief extending to the Caribbean coast. Climatic conditions are tropical with high precipitation levels, high humidity and relatively high temperatures year-round of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.

The project has two main development areas:  the mine and plant site within the concession boundaries, and the port and power station at Punta Rincon, approximately 25 kilometres north of the plant site on the Caribbean coast. The Cobre Panama concession will be developed as a conventional truck and shovel open pit mine with a concentrator that uses proven technology (such as crushing, grinding or flotation) to produce copper-gold and molybdenum concentrates.  The port and power plant site consists of a deep water berth for concentrate, and coal shipments, a conventional ship landing site and a 300 megawatt coal fired power plant. An access road has been constructed between the mine and each of the power plant site and the port. From 2015 to date, the port has been operational, with a significant number of project equipment deliveries having been received directly. New access roads and improvements to the existing access roads from Penonomé through La Pintada and Coclecito to the site have been constructed to permit safe access to the mine and plant site from the Pan-American Highway via the existing road from Penonomé.

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History

In 2005, Inmet Mining Corporation (“Inmet”), Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. and Teck Cominco Limited (the shareholders of MPSA at that time) entered into an agreement to develop a copper project on the concession for the Cobre Panama property in phases, subject to approval by the Government of Panama. During the course of 2008 Inmet acquired sole ownership of MPSA. In October 2009, Inmet entered into an agreement with KPMC that gave KPMC the option to acquire a 20% or 30% interest in MPSA. During 2012, KPMC exercised its option and acquired a 20% interest in MPSA.

First Quantum acquired its indirect 80% interest in Cobre Panama through its acquisition of Inmet in 2013.

Geological Setting and Mineralization; Exploration and Drilling

Mineralization at Cobre Panama consists of several disseminated copper-gold-molybdenum deposits. Known geologically as porphyry copper deposits, these are typical of the Western Cordillera of the Americas and other regions around the Pacific Ocean basin.

During a regional survey in 1968, a United Nations Development Program team discovered copper, gold and molybdenum porphyry mineralization in the Petaquilla River region of north-central Panama. A total of 1,805 diamond drill holes totaling 346,294 metres have been drilled from discovery to August 2013. Exploration has outlined the several porphyry deposits, which developed around granodioritic stocks within and peripheral to the Oligocene Petaquilla batholith. Epithermal gold mineralization has also been identified in a more distal setting to the batholith.

The porphyry deposits occur at the southern margin of a large granodioritic batholith of mid-Oligocene age. The main deposits are Balboa, Botija, Colina and Valle Grande. There are also a number of smaller zones, the most significant being Brazo and Botija Abajo.

All of the porphyry style mineralization on the property is hosted in granodiorite, feldspar-quartz-hornblende porphyry and adjacent andesitic volcanic rocks. The porphyry at Balboa intruded passively toward the south from a source located northwest of the deposit and is also thought to be influenced by a high angle structure to the west of the deposit.  At Botija, a number of north dipping feldspar-quartz-hornblende dikes cut the granodiorite. Two roof pendants of andesitic volcanic rock occur in the central and eastern parts of the deposit. At Colina, mineralization is associated with an east-southeasterly trending, shallow north-dipping 2.5 kilometre by 1 kilometre feldspar-quartz-hornblende porphyry sill and dyke complex that intrudes granodiorite and andesitic volcanic rocks. The Valle Grande zone is associated with a southeast trending feldspar-quartz-hornblende porphyry lopolith that is bounded to the north and south by andesitic volcanics and minor granodioritic dykes. At Brazo and Botija Abajo the host rock is dominantly feldspar-quartz or feldspar-quartz-hornblende porphyry.

Hydrothermal alteration along the Cobre Panama mineral trend is primarily silica-chlorite which is interpreted to be a form of propylitic alteration. Potassic alteration, consisting of salmon coloured potassium feldspar and secondary biotite is seen in the central parts of Botija. Argillic and phyllic alteration is patchy in the three main deposits with the latter variety being most prevalent near the tops of the deposits. At Brazo, pervasive sericite, clay and pyrite is associated with well-developed quartz stockworks.

Hypogene sulphides occur as disseminations, micro-veinlets, fracture fillings and quartz-sulphide stockworks. Chalcopyrite is the dominant copper mineral with lesser bornite. Traces of molybdenite are commonly found in quartz veinlets. There is no significant zone of supergene enrichment at Botija, Colina and Valle Grande. At Brazo, supergene mineralization consisting of chalcocite-coated pyrite and rare native copper occurs to a depth of at least 150 metres.

Sampling, Analysis and Data Verification

Samples from MPSA drilling were placed within aluminum trays and dried in ovens. Once dry, the entire sample was crushed in a Rocklabs Boyd crusher, with sieve tests conducted regularly to ensure that the material was being crushed to the appropriate size. The equipment was cleaned after every sample using high-pressure air and after every tenth sample a coarse blank sample was passed through the crusher. The crushed sample material was split using a Jones rifle splitter and a 500 gram aliquot taken for assay. The aliquot was placed in a small plastic bag which was heat sealed and marked with a bar-coded sample tag. The reject material was returned to the original sample bag and stored on site.

The sample aliquots were shipped by air courier to ALS Chemex Lima in Lima, Peru, for analysis. Umpire assay checks and secondary assay work was conducted by Acme Santiago in Santiago, Chile. Both labs have ISO/IEC 17025-2005 certification. Residual pulps were stored at either ALS Chemex in Lima, Perú, or at a storage warehouse at First Quantum’s Minera Antares office in Arequipa, Peru.

All assay samples were kept in a locked facility on site until they were ready for shipment. Samples for a given hole were batched once the entire hole had been logged and sampled. Samples were collected into larger bags in batches of approximately 90 samples per bag. Samples to be assayed for sequential copper were batched into bags of 20 to 25 samples. Several times a week, the samples were dispatched by road to a secure warehouse in Penonomé by MPSA staff. While in

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storage, generally for less than two days, samples were kept under locked conditions until picked up by DHL cargo shipping. DHL then airfreighted the samples to ALS Chemex Laboratory in Lima, Peru.

A detailed review of all the historical and current QA/QC practices, QA/QC data and historical QA/QC reports at Cobre Panama has been undertaken by First Quantum in order to determine the accuracy, precision and bias present in the drillhole assay data for the project area, in order to determine suitability for mineral resource estimation. While a systemized program of QA/QC sampling was not fully implemented until 2006, numerous programs of check analysis were undertaken to compare each program of drilling to historic drilling undertaken by previous owners. Similarly, routine review of the QA/QC data and results did not occur until the MPSA drilling programs. Reviews and corrections of any errors identified are currently completed on a quarterly basis. MPSA is currently importing and validating all the Cobre Panama drillhole data into a corporate database, including all the historic QA/QC data collected over the life of the project. The sampling QA/QC results and the related studies demonstrate that sample assay data is representative of the mineralisation sampled and that it is appropriate for use in the Mineral Resource estimation. In addition, data verification completed by FQM supports that data used in the Mineral Resource estimate is similarly adequate.

Labour

At December 31, 2016, First Quantum employed approximately 5,325 persons at Cobre Panama directly, in addition to approximately 2,200 contractors and subcontractors.

Environmental Permits

In December 2011, the Government of Panama, through Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (the Panamanian national environmental authority), approved the project environmental and social impact assessment required for development of the Cobre Panama copper project, including the mining operations and related infrastructure, the port facility, and the coal-fired power plant.

Development Plan

Since First Quantum’s acquisition of Cobre Panama, First Quantum’s primary focus was to critically review and stabilize all activities and focus on the key elements of the project development, the construction and contracting plan, and implementation of practical site infrastructure.

On January 27, 2014, First Quantum announced that estimated capital expenditure to develop Cobre Panama would be approximately $6.4 billion, inclusive of $913 million incurred prior to the acquisition of Inmet. In 2015, the estimated capital costs were reviewed in detail and reappraised, and on October 5, 2015 First Quantum announced a revised estimated total project cost of $5.95 billion. A further detailed review of the Cobre Panama capital budget was performed again in early 2016, which resulted in a revised capital cost estimate of $5.48 billion.

Capital expenditure for Cobre Panama in 2016 was $764 million (First Quantum’s share $458 million), and the planned total net capital expenditure for 2017 is expected to be approximately $1,060 million (First Quantum’s share $640 million).

Project spending to the end of 2016 amounted to $3.5 billion, including $0.7 billion contributed by KPMC. The estimated costs for completion of $2.0 billion are expected to be met by an additional contribution from KPMC of $0.4 billion. $0.5 billion payable by Franco-Nevada under the precious metal stream agreement and $1.0 billion by First Quantum.

The re-engineered project is now based on an ore feed ramp-up to 74 million tonnes per annum (“Mtpa”) by 2019, followed by an increase to 90 Mtpa by 2023.  On the basis of the current Mineral Reserve estimate and the planned processing capacity, the life of operations is 40 years.

During the period when processing at the 90 Mtpa rate, average annual copper production is approximately 311,000 tonnes of recovered metal (reaching a maximum of approximately 397,000 tonnes of recovered metal).

Over the life of operations, the average annual by-product production is expected to be 97,000 ounces of recovered gold, 1,570,000 ounces of recovered silver and 2,570 tonnes of recovered molybdenum. The average copper feed grade is expected to be 0.42% total copper for the first 10 years and 0.35% total copper for the remaining operations life. The average life‑of‑mine strip ratio (tonnes) is 1:1.

The port is fully operational, having received numerous direct international shipments, and is also now permitted for importation of coal and exportation of copper concentrate. Early priority is being given to the completion of the power station, taking advantage of virtually all required material being available on site. Remedial repairs were required for some materials and equipment which had deteriorated after having been delivered early and stored outdoors. With these remedial repairs essentially completed, the overall installation works have progressed well.

The planning and readiness effort for the operations phase of Cobre Panama is underway. The operations readiness plan includes recruitment of staff, development of operating systems, and training of Panamanian employee skills across the port, power plant, mine and process plant.

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The estimated pre-strip volume required for ore exposure, dewatering infrastructure and installation of in-pit crushing and conveying at the Botija pit is currently forecast at 57Mbcm but remains under review. As at December 31, 2016, the completed pre-strip volume was 27.1Mbcm representing 47% of the current forecast total. In December 2016, the evaluation of equipment bids for the mining fleet at the Cobre Panama operations was completed and the first ultra-sized truck orders were placed in January 2017.

Mining Operations

Mining at Cobre Panama will involve large scale and conventional open pit methods at up to approximately 80 Mbcm of ore and waste mined per annum. The multiple pits will be mined in an optimized sequence and in phases, with ore crushed in-pit and conveyed overland to the nearby processing plant.

Processing and Recovery

The processing plant design is based upon a conventional sulphide ore flotation circuit, with differential flotation to produce separate copper and molybdenum concentrate products. Plant tailings will be directed into areas of valley fill and into the depleted open pits.

The predominantly copper/molybdenum sulphide ore is amenable to conventional differential flotation processing, with lesser gold and silver recovered into the copper and gravity concentrate.

Various metallurgical test work programs have been undertaken on the Cobre Panama project since 1968, commensurate with the various levels of preliminary feasibility and prefeasibility studies that were completed up until 1998.

In 1997 an extensive program of metallurgical testing was designed to confirm earlier studies on the metallurgical response of the Botija and Colina ores. Work included grinding, flotation, dewatering and mineralogical testing. Further testing was completed, including locked-cycle flotation testwork and modal analysis to assist in defining grind requirements for both rougher and cleaner flotation. Copper-molybdenum separation by means of differential flotation was also tested.

Confirmatory batch laboratory flotation testwork was conducted during 2014. Based on all of this testwork, variable processing recovery relationships were determined for copper and gold, while fixed recovery values were determined for molybdenum and silver. The design recoveries vary for each deposit, as summarized in the table below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposit

 

Recovery

 

    

Cu (%)

    

Mo (%)

 

Au (%)

    

Ag (%)

 

Botija

 

MAX(0,MIN(96,((5.8287*LOG(%Cu))+95.775)))

 

55.0%

 

MIN(80,MAX(0,(15.993*LOG(Auppm))+92.138))

 

47.3%

 

Colina

 

MAX(0,MIN(96,((5.8287*LOG(%Cu))+95.775)))

 

55.0%

 

MIN(80,MAX(0,(15.993*LOG(Auppm))+92.138))

 

47.3%

 

Medio

 

MAX(0,MIN(96,((5.8287*LOG(%Cu))+95.775)))

 

55.0%

 

MIN(80,MAX(0,(15.993*LOG(Auppm))+92.138))

 

47.3%

 

Valle Grande

 

MAX(0,MIN(96,((5.8287*LOG(%Cu))+95.775))-4)

 

52.0%

 

MIN(80,MAX(0,(15.993*LOG(Auppm))+92.138))

 

47.3%

 

Balboa

 

MIN(96,((2.4142*LOG(cutpct))+92.655))

 

55.0%

 

MAX(0,MIN(80,(7.6009*LOG(Auppm))+85.198))

 

40.0%

 

Botija Abajo

 

6.6135*Ln(Cu%) + 92.953

 

55.0%

 

50.0%

 

30.0%

 

Brazo

 

6.6135*Ln(Cu%) + 92.953

 

55.0%

  

50.0%

 

30.0%

 

 

The copper concentrate product will be piped as a slurry to the port site on the northern side of the country (on the Caribbean Sea), from where it will be loaded onto vessels for shipping to world markets. The molybdenum concentrate will be delivered to the port by road and shipped in bulk bags.

Project power will be generated by a coal-fired power station at the port site and transmitted to the mine site along a new access corridor, which also incorporates the concentrate pipeline.

Capital and Operating Expenses

The capital and operating costs for 2017 are set out in the following table:

 

 

Total Capital Cost(1) estimate ($m)

1,060

Operating cost

n/a

Labour, contractors and maintenance

n/a

Supplies, power and fuel

n/a

Other

n/a

 

(1)

Includes $610 million of First Quantum’s share to spend with $410 million from third parties.

 

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The overall capital cost is set out in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area

Incurred Pre-Acquisition

    

Incurred as at December 31, 2016

    

Total Capex

 

$ M

 

$ M

 

$ M

Mining

 —

 

201

 

679

Process Plant

62

 

387

 

1,111

Power Plant

209

 

531

 

632

Port

 —

 

304

 

383

Infrastructure

480

 

396

 

486

Indirects

162

 

1,661

 

2,193

Total Project

913

 

3,480

 

5,484

 

Development Timeframe

The re-engineered and larger project is scheduled for phased commissioning during 2018 and continued ramp-up during 2019 as set out below.

 

 

Activity

Target Timeframe

230kV overland power line complete

Q2 2017

Set 1 (150MW) power station commences output

Q4 2017

Set 2 (150MW) power station commences output

Q2 2018

Tailings management facility complete

2018

Process plant construction complete

Q3 2018

Process commissioning

H2 2018

Continued Ramp Up

2019

 

Mineral Resource and Reserves

The four main deposits are Balboa, Botija, Colina and Valle Grande.  There are also a number of smaller zones, the most significant being Brazo and Botija Abajo. There has been significant exploration drilling in this region giving the project a life of mine of 40 years.

Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves were updated by First Quantum in June 2015.

Mineral Resources

The Mineral Resource estimate for Cobre Panama inclusive of Mineral Reserves, is presented below and reflects the position as at December 31, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposit

    

Category

    

Tonnes (Mt)

    

TCu  %

    

Mo  %

    

Au g/t

    

Ag g/t

Botija

 

Measured

 

336

 

0.46

 

0.008

 

0.10

 

1.35

Botija

 

Indicated

 

672

 

0.35

 

0.007

 

0.06

 

1.08

Colina

 

Indicated

 

1,032

 

0.39

 

0.007

 

0.06

 

1.58

Medio

 

Indicated

 

602

 

0.36

 

0.006

 

0.04

 

1.37

Valle Grande

 

Indicated

 

63

 

0.28

 

0.004

 

0.03

 

0.96

Balboa

 

Indicated

 

647

 

0.35

 

0.002

 

0.08

 

1.37

Botija Abajo

 

Indicated

 

114

 

0.31

 

0.004

 

0.06

 

0.93

Brazo

 

Indicated

 

228

 

0.36

 

0.004

 

0.05

 

0.81

Total Measured and Indicated

 

 

 

3,695

 

0.37

 

0.006

 

0.07

 

1.32

Botija

 

Inferred

 

152

 

0.23

 

0.004

 

0.03

 

0.78

Colina

 

Inferred

 

125

 

0.26

 

0.006

 

0.05

 

1.20

Medio

 

Inferred

 

363

 

0.29

 

0.005

 

0.03

 

1.14

Valle Grande

 

Inferred

 

189

 

0.25

 

0.005

 

0.03

 

1.25

Balboa

 

Inferred

 

79

 

0.23

 

0.003

 

0.04

 

0.96

Botija Abajo

 

Inferred

 

67

 

0.27

 

0.005

 

0.06

 

1.25

Brazo

 

Inferred

 

76

 

0.21

 

0.003

 

0.01

 

0.73

Total Inferred

 

 

 

1,051

 

0.26

 

0.005

 

0.04

 

1.08

 

Notes:

(1)Mineral Resources have been reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

(2)Mineral Resources have been estimated using a 0.15% copper cut-off grade.

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Mineral Reserves

The Mineral Reserve estimate for Cobre Panama is presented below and reflects the position as at December 31, 2016. The Mineral Reserve estimate for Cobre Panama is entirely within the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource estimate shown in the table of Mineral Resources above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposit

    

Category

    

Tonnes (Mt)

    

TCu %

    

Mo ppm

    

Au g/t

    

Ag g/t

Botija

 

Total Proven

 

345.6

 

0.45

 

74.88

 

0.10

 

1.33

 

 

Total Probable

 

603.5

 

0.35

 

70.79

 

0.07

 

1.10

 

 

Sub Total Proven & Probable

 

949.1

 

0.39

 

72.28

 

0.08

 

1.19

Colina & Medio

 

Total Proven

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

Total Probable

 

1,009.9

 

0.39

 

66.27

 

0.06

 

1.59

 

 

Sub Total Proven & Probable

 

1,009.9

 

0.39

 

66.27

 

0.06

 

1.59

Valle Grande

 

Total Proven

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

Total Probable

 

566.0

 

0.36

 

67.02

 

0.05

 

1.39

 

 

Sub Total Proven & Probable

 

566.0

 

0.36

 

67.02

 

0.05

 

1.39

Balboa

 

Total Proven

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

Total Probable

 

437.1

 

0.35

 

16.10

 

0.08

 

1.36

 

 

Sub Total Proven & Probable

 

437.1

 

0.35

 

16.10

 

0.08

 

1.36

BABR (Botija Abajo and Brazo)

 

Total Proven

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

Total Probable

 

220.5

 

0.40

 

41.25

 

0.07

 

0.87

 

 

Sub Total Proven & Probable

 

220.5

 

0.40

 

41.25

 

0.07

 

0.87

Total Mineral Reserve

 

Total Proven

 

345.6

 

0.45

 

74.88

 

0.10

 

1.33

 

 

Total Probable

 

2,836.9

 

0.37

 

57.71

 

0.06

 

1.36

 

 

Total Proven & Probable

 

3,182.5

 

0.38

 

59.57

 

0.07

 

1.35

 

Notes:

(1)The actual cut-off grade for the estimate varies due to variable processing recovery, but otherwise reflects a longer-term consensus copper price of $3.00/lb, a molybdenum price of $13.50/lb, a gold price of $1,200/oz and a silver price of $16.00/oz.

(2)A cut-off grade optimization strategy was adopted for the Mineral Reserve estimation process, whereby an elevated 0.2% copper cut-off grade was adopted for the period up to 2040, then followed by a period of marginal cut-off grade plant feed for the remainder of the mine life. The impact of this strategy is that the initial production years are protected from copper price volatility which could otherwise impact the economics of marginal grade plant feed at this time.

Economic Analysis

An economic analysis in the form of an undiscounted cash-flow model was completed to support the Mineral Reserve estimate. The annual revenues are calculated from the same metal prices as used in the pit optimization process:

·

Copper = $3.00/lb ($6,615/t)

·

Molybdenum = $13.50/lb ($29,762/t)

·

Gold = $1,200/oz

·

Silver = $16.00/oz

The payable metal factors are:

·

Copper = 96.43%

·

Molybdenum = 86.20%

·

Gold = 86.00%

·

Silver = 80.00%

All mining expenditures incurred prior to commercial production is included in the $5,485 million capital estimate.

 

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SELECTED MINERAL ASSET SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONS

The following asset descriptions should be read with the following considerations:

Except where otherwise stated, information of a technical nature in the asset descriptions, including all of the mine information, is based solely on information publicly disclosed by the owners or operators of these properties and information/data available in the public domain as of March 14, 2017.  None of this information has been independently verified by Franco-Nevada or its consultants.  See “Technical and Third Party Information”.

Each asset is described in a comparable manner as reported by the property owner or operator, unless otherwise noted.  As a result, units of measurement and numbers of significant digits may not be consistent between asset descriptions.

Some information publicly reported by owners or operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by Franco-Nevada’s royalty or stream interest.

Schematic representations of the properties are meant to be indicative of Franco-Nevada’s understanding of what it is permitted to publicly disclose of the positioning of its royalty or stream interests relative to current operations and should not be treated as fully scaled or complete representations from the operators of those projects.

Goldstrike, Nevada

Franco-Nevada holds royalties covering the majority of the Goldstrike complex operated by Barrick which remains one of Barrick’s core mines. The Goldstrike complex is located on the Carlin Trend, about 60 km northwest of the town of Elko, Nevada. The Goldstrike complex includes the open-pit Betze-Post mine, as well as the underground operations of Meikle and Rodeo immediately to the north. Mining activity commenced on the property in 1976 and, since 1987, has been operated by Barrick. Franco-Nevada holds NSR (2-4%) and NPI (2.4-6%) royalties at Goldstrike covering the majority of the reported Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources. These estimates include low grade ore that has been stockpiled. The royalties vary depending on the claim blocks, as shown in the figure. As a result, royalty payments can vary substantially on a quarterly basis, depending on mine sequencing and waste stripping. The timing of capital investments can also impact the timing of the payment of profit royalties.

Production at the Goldstrike complex increased to 1,096,000 ounces in 2016 from 1,053,000 ounces in 2015. However, this included production from the nearby South Arturo deposit (Franco-Nevada has a separate royalty on this property) so production from the Goldstrike open-pit and underground operations actually decreased year-over-year. The decrease in production negatively impacted the NSR royalty payments which was largely offset by the increase in NPI royalty payments due to the completion of the thiosulfate processing method (“TCM”). With the completion of the TCM, NPI payments were positively impacted due to the reduction in capital spending. For 2017, Barrick expects to produce between 910,000-950,000 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $910/oz-$980/oz. The majority of production is expected from the Goldstrike operations as Phase 2 mining of the South Arturo deposit is expected to be completed during 2017.

Goldstrike

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Sudbury, Ontario

Franco-Nevada acquired three precious metals streams in the Sudbury basin of Ontario with its acquisition of Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. (“Gold Wheaton”) in March 2011. Franco-Nevada is entitled to purchase 50% of the precious metals contained in ore produced from the footwall portions of three separate mines and makes ongoing payments equal to the lesser of $424 per ounce of payable gold (subject to an inflation adjustment of 1% per year which commenced July 2011) and the spot price for gold. At the time of acquisition by Franco-Nevada, the mines were operated by Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (“Quadra FNX”) which was acquired by KGHM International Ltd. (“KGHM”) in March 2012. The three mines are the operating Levack (Morrison deposit) mine and the Podolsky and McCreedy West mines which are both currently on care and maintenance. The footwall deposits are primarily rich in palladium followed by platinum and gold. KGHM does not have processing facilities in Sudbury and sells the ore to third parties for processing. The stream is calculated based on contained precious metals in the delivered ore rather than payable metals.

Levack (Morrison deposit): This mine has been in production since 2007 and is currently the only source of production from the Sudbury stream agreements. In late 2011, Quadra FNX and Xstrata Nickel entered into a life of mine agreement which allowed Quadra FNX to utilize the neighbouring underground infrastructure of Xstrata Nickel’s Craig mine. A new ramp driven from the 4900 foot level of the Craig shaft allowed access to the 5040 foot level for diamond drilling and potential Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource expansion.

McCreedy West Mine: The stream agreement applies to the PM and 700 deposits at the McCreedy West mine. McCreedy West ceased mining of the precious metal-rich ores in the PM deposit in 2011. Glencore cancelled its off-take contract for nickel ores in 2014 and the mine was placed on care and maintenance.

Podolsky Mine: The stream agreement applies to the 2000 and North deposits at the Podolsky mine which started production in 2008. Podolsky was put on care and maintenance in the third quarter of 2013.

 

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Guadalupe-Palmarejo, Mexico

Since January 2009, Franco-Nevada has received 50% of the gold produced from the Palmarejo operation located in Chihuahua Province, Mexico which is owned and operated by Coeur. Palmarejo is a silver project with a considerable gold by-product.

In June 2014, Franco-Nevada agreed to terminate the existing stream agreement once Coeur has delivered the minimum 400,000 ounce obligation under that agreement. The minimum obligation was met in the third quarter of 2016. In June 2014, Franco-Nevada also entered into a new 50% gold stream with Coeur on the Palmarejo project with ongoing payments equal to the lesser of $800 per ounce (no inflation provision) and the then prevailing spot price for gold for each ounce delivered under the new gold stream agreement. The restructured agreement improves mine economics for Coeur and extends the mine life of the entire Palmarejo operation. This agreement continues to apply to the extensive land position totaling over 1,200 km2. Franco-Nevada provided an upfront $22 million deposit to be used to partially fund the development of the Guadalupe underground mine on the Palmarejo property.

In 2016, Franco-Nevada received 29,328 ounces under the original Palmarejo agreement and 7,058 ounces under the revised agreement. With the acquisition of the Independencia deposit in 2014, of which only a portion is subject to the stream agreement, Coeur is processing both Independencia and Guadalupe ore through the Palmarejo mill. In 2016, open pit and underground operations at Palmarejo were completed while underground operations at Guadalupe and Independencia steadily accelerated, reaching a mining rate of approximately 2,400 and 1,000 tons per day, respectively, as of year-end. Coeur is targeting a combined mining rate of 4,500 tons per day by year-end 2017. For 2017, Coeur expects to produce between 110,000-120,000 ounces of gold but does not provide a breakdown of what is expected from Guadalupe/ Independencia West (stream ground) and Independencia East (non-stream ground). The two deposits, Guadalupe and Independencia, remain open at depth and along strike with $14 million in exploration planned for 2017 versus a total of $11.2 million spent in 2016.

 

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MWS, South Africa

Franco-Nevada, as a result of its acquisition of Gold Wheaton in March 2011, receives 25% of gold produced from the Mine Waste Solutions (“MWS”) project. MWS is a gold and uranium tailings recovery operation located near Stilfontein, approximately 160 km west of Johannesburg, South Africa. The operation processes multiple tailings dumps in the area through three production modules. It also includes a modern tailings storage facility approximately 15 km from the gold plant. Franco-Nevada makes ongoing payments equal to the lesser of $420/ounce of payable gold (subject to a 1% annual inflation that commenced December 2012) and the spot price for gold.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (“AngloGold Ashanti”) purchased the operation from First Uranium Corporation in July 2012. As part of the AngloGold Ashanti purchase, Franco-Nevada amended the agreement and is now entitled to receive 25% of all the gold produced through the MWS plant including treatment of AngloGold Ashanti’s tailings until Franco-Nevada has received 312,500 ounces of gold, starting on January 1, 2012 (the prior agreement had no production cap). In 2016, Franco-Nevada was delivered 22,919 ounces of gold of which 21,616 ounces were sold. As at December 31, 2016, Franco-Nevada has sold 113,651 ounces of the 312,500 ounce cap since the amendment of the agreement. Franco-Nevada expects similar deliveries in 2017 as it received in 2016.

 

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Sabodala, Senegal

In December 2013, Franco-Nevada provided Teranga with $135 million to fund the acquisition by Teranga of the remaining interests of the Oromin Joint Venture (“OJVG”). The OJVG owned the adjacent property which hosts several deposits representing future ore sources for Teranga’s neighbouring Sabodala mill. With the acquisition, Teranga now controls a sizable land package of 1,055 km2 which includes much of a 70 km strike length along a prospective greenstone belt.

Under the terms of the agreement between Franco-Nevada and Teranga, Teranga will deliver 22,500 ounces of gold annually over the first six years of the agreement. Following delivery of 135,000 ounces of gold, Franco-Nevada will receive 6% of gold production that is sourced from either the Sabodala or OJVG properties. Franco-Nevada will make ongoing payments for each ounce of gold delivered equal to 20% of the spot gold price. As of the end of 2016, Teranga has delivered 67,500 ounces (Franco-Nevada has sold 65,625 ounces).

Sabodala produced a record 216,735 ounces in 2016 versus 182,282 ounces in 2015. 2016 production exceeded guidance of 200,000-215,000 ounces. For 2017, Teranga expects to produce between 205,000-225,000 ounces from Sabodala. Teranga estimates a mine life for Sabodala of over 13 years based on existing Mineral Resources.

 

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RESERVES DATA AND OTHER OIL & GAS INFORMATION

GLJ was engaged by Franco-Nevada to evaluate the crude oil & natural gas reserves of its producing Canadian Oil & Gas properties and the value of future net revenue attributable to such reserves. GLJ has prepared a report in accordance with the requirements of NI 51-101. The GLJ Report has an effective date of December 31, 2016 and a preparation date of March 3, 2017.  The GLJ Report was prepared using assumptions and methodology guidelines outlined in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (the “COGE Handbook”).  This AIF does not include land, production or reserves attributable to Franco‑Nevada’s acquisition of royalty rights in the STACK shale play in Oklahoma’s Anadarko basin as such royalty rights are not material.

With the recent acquisition of significant precious metals streams by the Corporation, Franco-Nevada’s oil and gas assets comprise a smaller portion of its overall portfolio.  Franco-Nevada will continue to assess the materiality of its oil and gas assets to determine the extent to which it will provide oil and gas reserves data in the future.

All evaluations of future revenue contained in the GLJ Report are after the deduction of associated royalties, operating and development costs, abandonment and reclamation costs, but before consideration of indirect costs such as general and administrative, overhead recovery and other miscellaneous expenses. The estimated future net revenues contained in the following tables do not necessarily represent the fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the forecast price and cost assumptions contained in the GLJ Report will be attained and variances could be material. Other assumptions and qualifications relating to costs and other matters are included in the notes to the tables. The recovery and reserves estimates described herein are estimates only. The actual reserves may be greater or less than those calculated.

Oil & Gas Abbreviations and Conversions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil & Natural Gas Liquids

 

Natural Gas

Bbl

 

barrel

 

Bcf

 

billion cubic feet

bbls/d

 

barrels per day

 

Mcf

 

thousand cubic feet

Mbbls/d

 

thousand barrels per day

 

MMcf

 

million cubic feet

MMbbls

 

million barrels

 

MMcf/d

 

million cubic feet per day

NGLs

 

natural gas liquids

 

MMBtu

 

million British thermal units

Boe

 

barrel of oil equivalent of natural gas and crude oil on the basis of 1 Boe for 6 Mcf of natural gas or 1bbl of oil

 

Mcfe

 

thousand cubic feet of gas equivalent

Boe/d

 

barrels of oil equivalent per day

 

 

 

 

Mboe

 

thousand barrels of oil equivalent

 

 

 

 

Mboe/d

 

thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day

 

 

 

 

MMboe

 

million barrels of oil equivalent

 

 

 

 

WTI

 

West Texas Intermediate

 

 

 

 

API

 

American Petroleum Institute

 

 

 

 

 

Oil & Gas Information Advisory

In this AIF, certain natural gas volumes have been converted to barrels of oil equivalent on the basis of six Mcf to one bbl.  Boe, Mboe, MMboe and related terms may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.  A conversion ratio of six Mcf to one bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent value equivalency at the wellhead.  The estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.  Estimates of future net revenue presented below do not represent fair market value.

Reserves Data (Forecast Prices and Costs)

The following table sets forth a summary of the crude oil & natural gas reserves and the value of future net revenue of Franco‑Nevada’s Canadian assets as at December 31, 2016 as evaluated by GLJ in the GLJ Report using forecast prices and costs.  The pricing used in the forecast price evaluation is set forth below under the heading “Forecast Prices and Costs”. 

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Some of the tables may not add due to rounding.  All reserves are in Canada.  See “Cautionary Regarding Mineral and Oil and Gas Reserve and Resource Estimates”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Oil

 

 

 

Medium Oil

 

Heavy Oil

 

Tight Oil

 

Natural Gas

 

Shale Gas

 

NGLs

 

Equivalent

 

RESERVES

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

 

CATEGORY

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(MMcf)

 

(MMcf)

 

(MMcf)

 

(MMcf)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mbbl)

 

(Mboe)

 

(Mboe)

 

Proved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developed Producing

 

15,728

 

14,911

 

 

7

 

 

 —

 

1

 

4,808

 

 

 —

 

168

 

305

 

15,897

 

16,024

 

Developed Non-Producing

 

321

 

278

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

 

 —

 

 

2

 

321

 

289

 

Undeveloped

 

2,784

 

2,569

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

2,784

 

2,569

 

Total Proved

 

18,834

 

17,758

 

 

7

 

 

 —

 

1

 

4,862

 

 

 —

 

168

 

307

 

19,002

 

18,882

 

Total Probable

 

7,497

 

6,847

 

 

3

 

 

 —

 

 

1,788

 

 

 —

 

56

 

110

 

7,553

 

7,258

 

Total Proved Plus Probable

 

26,331

 

24,605

 

 

9

 

 

 —

 

1

 

6,650

 

 

 —

 

224

 

417

 

26,555

 

26,140

 

 

The following tables set forth the net present value of future net revenue attributable to the reserves categories referred to above, before and after deducting future income tax expenses, calculated without discount and using a discount rate of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue

 

 

Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue

 

RESERVES

 

Before Income Taxes Discounted At (%/year)

 

 

After Income Taxes Discounted At (%/year)

 

CATEGORY

    

0%

    

5%

    

10%

    

15%

    

20%

  

  

0%

    

5%

    

10%

    

15%

    

20%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(C$000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(C$000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developed Producing

 

 

658,953

 

 

427,971

 

 

315,952

 

 

250,983

 

 

208,810

 

 

578,990

 

381,786

 

284,766

 

228,057

 

191,034

 

Developed Non-Producing

 

 

19,389

 

 

9,839

 

 

6,055

 

 

4,171

 

 

3,072

 

 

14,154

 

7,183

 

4,421

 

3,046

 

2,244

 

Undeveloped

 

 

74,827

 

 

36,339

 

 

17,467

 

 

7,777

 

 

2,443

 

 

51,139

 

25,982

 

12,394

 

5,302

 

1,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Proved

 

 

753,169

 

 

474,149

 

 

339,474

 

 

262,930

 

 

214,324

 

 

644,283

 

414,951

 

301,581

 

236,405

 

194,667

 

Total Probable

 

 

456,139

 

 

225,241

 

 

130,507

 

 

84,135

 

 

58,499

 

 

329,001

 

163,969

 

95,130

 

61,332

 

42,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Proved Plus Probable

 

 

1,209,308

 

 

699,390

 

 

469,980

 

 

347,065

 

 

272,823

 

 

973,284

 

578,920

 

396,710

 

297,737

 

237,316

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the undiscounted future net revenue attributable to proved and proved plus probable reserves (in total) as of December 31, 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Net

 

 

 

 

 

Future Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abandonment

 

 

Before

 

 

Future

 

 

After Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

Development

 

 

& Reclamation

 

 

Income Tax 

 

 

Income Tax 

 

 

Tax

 

Reserves Category

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Royalties

 

 

Costs

 

 

Costs

 

 

Costs

 

 

Expenses

 

 

Expenses

 

 

Expenses

 

Total Proved (C$000)

 

 

1,612,634

 

 

281,300

 

 

460,521

 

 

44,136

 

 

73,508

 

 

753,169

 

 

108,887

 

 

644,283

 

Total Proved Plus Probable (C$000)

 

 

2,386,262

 

 

426,960

 

 

607,531

 

 

50,756

 

 

91,707

 

 

1,209,308

 

 

236,024

 

 

973,284

 

 

The following table sets forth the net present value of future net revenue (before deducting future income tax expenses), by product type, estimated using forecast prices and costs and calculated using a discount rate of 10%:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

Net present value of

    

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

future net revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(discounted at 10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

per year)(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Reserves Category

 

Product Type

 

(C$000)

 

C$/boe

 

C$/Mcfe

 

Total Proved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil(1)

 

328,948

 

18.34

 

3.06

 

 

 

Heavy Oil(1)

 

336

 

21.54

 

3.59

 

 

 

Conventional Natural Gas(2)

 

10,189

 

10.90

 

1.82

 

 

 

Total

 

339,474

 

17.98

 

3.00

 

Total Proved Plus Probable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil(1)

 

455,825

 

18.35

 

3.06

 

 

 

Heavy Oil(1)

 

459

 

21.02

 

3.50

 

 

 

Conventional Natural Gas(2)

 

13,696

 

10.69

 

1.78

 

 

 

Total

 

469,980

 

17.98

 

3.00

 


(1)

Including solution gas and other by-products.

(2)

Including by-products but excluding solution gas.

(3)

Other Company revenue and costs not related to a specific product type have been allocated proportionately to other product types. Unit values are based on the Company’s net reserves.

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Forecast Prices and Costs

The following table sets forth forecast prices and costs pricing assumptions used in the GLJ Report with respect to net present values of future net revenue as well as the inflation rates used for operating and capital costs. GLJ is an independent qualified reserves evaluator appointed pursuant to NI 51-101. The crude oil & natural gas forecast prices are based on the January 1, 2017 posted price as determined by GLJ. The forecast price assumptions assume the continuance of current laws, regulations and operating costs in effect on the date of the GLJ Report.  Prices for 2016 reflect the Company’s historical weighted average price.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

Light, 

  

  

 

  

  

Canadian 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet 

 

 

WCS 

 

 

Natural Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NGL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WTI @ 

 

 

Crude Oil 

 

 

Stream 

 

 

Price 

 

 

NGL 

 

 

NGL 

 

 

Edmonton 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cushing 

 

 

(40 API at 

 

 

Quality at 

 

 

(AECO-

 

 

Edmonton 

 

 

Edmonton 

 

 

Pentanes 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange 

 

 

 

 

Oklahoma 

 

 

Edmonton) 

 

 

Hardisty 

 

 

C/NIT) 

 

 

Propane 

 

 

Butane 

 

 

Plus 

 

 

Inflation 

 

 

Rate 

 

Year

 

 

($US/bbl)

 

 

($C/bbl)

 

 

($C/bbl)

 

 

($C/MMbtu)

 

 

($C/bbl)

 

 

($C/bbl)

 

 

($C/bbl)

 

 

%/year

 

 

$US/$C

 

2016A

 

 

43.30

 

 

52.95

 

 

38.84

 

 

2.19

 

 

13.03

 

 

34.36

 

 

56.12

 

 

1.5

 

 

0.7554

 

2017

 

 

55.00

 

 

69.33

 

 

53.32

 

 

3.46

 

 

28.43

 

 

49.92

 

 

72.11

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.7500

 

2018

 

 

59.00

 

 

72.26

 

 

56.79

 

 

3.10

 

 

26.74

 

 

54.19

 

 

74.79

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.7750

 

2019

 

 

64.00

 

 

75.00

 

 

61.27

 

 

3.27

 

 

26.25

 

 

56.25

 

 

78.75

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8000

 

2020

 

 

67.00

 

 

76.36

 

 

63.00

 

 

3.49

 

 

26.73

 

 

57.27

 

 

79.80

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8250

 

2021

 

 

71.00

 

 

78.82

 

 

65.90

 

 

3.67

 

 

27.59

 

 

59.12

 

 

82.37

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2022

 

 

74.00

 

 

82.35

 

 

69.42

 

 

3.86

 

 

28.82

 

 

61.76

 

 

86.06

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2023

 

 

77.00

 

 

85.88

 

 

72.91

 

 

4.05

 

 

30.06

 

 

64.41

 

 

89.32

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2024

 

 

80.00

 

 

89.41

 

 

76.45

 

 

4.16

 

 

31.29

 

 

67.06

 

 

92.99

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2025

 

 

83.00

 

 

92.94

 

 

79.93

 

 

4.24

 

 

32.53

 

 

69.71

 

 

97.59

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2026

 

 

86.05

 

 

95.61

 

 

83.47

 

 

4.32

 

 

33.46

 

 

71.71

 

 

99.91

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

2027+

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

+2.0%/yr

 

 

2.0

 

 

0.8500

 

 

Reconciliation of Changes in Reserves

The table below is a reconciliation of Company gross reserves and is provided to satisfy the requirement of NI 51-101.  Under NI 51-101, Company gross reserves include only working interests before the deduction of royalties payable to others and do not include any royalties receivable.  As a portion of Franco-Nevada’s assets are royalty interests, they are excluded from this table.  This hinders an investor’s ability to compare its reserves to others in the industry.  Therefore, in addition to presenting the reconciliation using Company gross reserves, a reconciliation using the Company  Interest reserves is also presented.  The Company  Interest reserves are defined here as the Company working interest before payment of royalties to others, plus Company net royalty interest reserves.

December 31, 2016

Reconciliation of Company’s Canadian Gross Reserves

by Principal Product Type

Forecast Prices and Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil

 

 

Conventional Natural Gas

 

 

NGLs

 

 

Oil Equivalent

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

Proved + 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

Proved + 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

Proved + 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

Proved + 

 

 

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Proved 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Proved 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Proved 

 

 

Probable 

 

 

Probable 

 

FACTORS

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

20,276

 

 

7,317

 

 

27,593

 

 

 1

 

 

 0

 

 

 1

 

 

178

 

 

59

 

 

237

 

 

20,453

 

 

7,376

 

 

27,830

 

Discoveries

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Extensions*

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Infill Drilling*

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Improved Recovery*

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Technical Revisions

 

 

(193)

 

 

184

 

 

(9)

 

 

 1

 

 

 0

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

(3)

 

 

 0

 

 

(190)

 

 

181

 

 

(9)

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Dispositions

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Economic Factors

 

 

(18)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

(18)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

Production

 

 

(1,230)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1,230)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1)

 

 

(13)

 

 

 0

 

 

(13)

 

 

(1,243)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1,243)

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

18,834

 

 

7,497

 

 

26,331

 

 

 1

 

 

 0

 

 

 1

 

 

168

 

 

56

 

 

224

 

 

19,002

 

 

7,553

 

 

26,555

 

 

*The above change categories correspond to standards set out in the COGE Handbook. For reporting under NI 51-101, reserves additions under Infill Drilling, Improved Recovery and Extensions should be combined and reported as “Extensions and Improved Recovery”.

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December 31, 2016

Reconciliation of Company’s Canadian Company Interest Reserves

by Principal Product Type

Forecast Prices and Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil

 

 

Heavy Oil

 

 

Conventional Natural Gas

 

 

NGLs

 

 

Oil Equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved +

 

 

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable

 

 

Probable

 

 

Proved

 

 

Probable

 

 

Probable

 

FACTORS

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(MMcf)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

 

(Mboe)

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

21,664

 

 

7,797

 

 

29,462

 

 

 7

 

 

 3

 

 

10

 

 

5,453

 

 

1,886

 

 

7,339

 

 

326

 

 

115

 

 

441

 

 

22,905

 

 

8,231

 

 

31,136

 

Discoveries

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Extensions*

 

 

15

 

 

 4

 

 

19

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

15

 

 

 4

 

 

19

 

Infill Drilling*

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Improved Recovery*

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Technical Revisions

 

 

(152)

 

 

171

 

 

19

 

 

 2

 

 

 0

 

 

 3

 

 

468

 

 

(98)

 

 

370

 

 

31

 

 

(2)

 

 

29

 

 

(40)

 

 

152

 

 

112

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Dispositions

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

Economic Factors

 

 

(18)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

 0

 

 

(18)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

Production

 

 

(1,368)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1,368)

 

 

(2)

 

 

 0

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1,058)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1,058)

 

 

(44)

 

 

 0

 

 

(44)

 

 

(1,591)

 

 

 0

 

 

(1,591)

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

20,142

 

 

7,968

 

 

28,109

 

 

 7

 

 

 3

 

 

10

 

 

4,862

 

 

1,788

 

 

6,651

 

 

313

 

 

112

 

 

425

 

 

21,271

 

 

8,381

 

 

29,653

 

 

*The above change categories correspond to standards set out in the COGE Handbook. For reporting under NI 51-101, reserves additions under Infill Drilling, Improved Recovery and Extensions should be combined and reported as “Extensions and Improved Recovery”.

Additional Information Relating to Reserves Data

Undeveloped Reserves

Proved and probable undeveloped reserves on a forecast price and cost basis have been estimated in accordance with procedures and standards contained in the COGE Handbook. Franco-Nevada holds both non-operating working interests and royalty interests in its Canadian oil & gas assets and, therefore, does not principally determine the development schedule of these oil & gas assets.  The operators of these assets determine the development of the assets and Franco-Nevada’s role, as a working interest holder, will be limited to paying its working interest share of the expenses associated therewith. For proved undeveloped properties, see the preceding charts under “Reserves Data (Forecast Prices and Costs)”, “Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue (Before Income Taxes)” and “Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue (After Income Taxes)”.

Company's Canadian Gross Reserves First Attributed by Year

Proved Undeveloped Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil

 

 

Heavy Oil (Mbbl)

 

 

Conventional

 

 

NGLs (Mbbl)

 

 

Oil Equivalent (Mbbl)

 

 

 

 

 (Mbbl)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural Gas (MMcf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

* First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

2013

 

 

85

 

 

3,216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

3,216

 

2014

 

 

1,844

 

 

4,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,844

 

 

4,151

 

2015

 

 

 

 

3,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,772

 

2016

 

 

 

 

2,784

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,784

 

 

*“First Attributed” refers to reserves first attributed at year-end of the corresponding fiscal year.

Probable Undeveloped Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil

 

 

Heavy Oil (Mbbl)

 

 

Conventional

 

 

NGLs (Mbbl)

 

 

Oil Equivalent (Mbbl)

 

 

 

 

(Mbbl)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural Gas (MMcf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

* First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

  

  

First

  

  

Total at

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

 

Attributed

 

 

Year-end

 

2013

 

 

33

 

 

3,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

3,678

 

2014

 

 

123

 

 

2,067

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

123

 

 

2,067

 

2015

 

 

 

 

1,947

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,947

 

2016

 

 

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,437

 

 

*“First Attributed” refers to reserves first attributed at year-end of the corresponding fiscal year.

Significant Factors or Uncertainties

The process of evaluating reserves is inherently complex.  It requires significant judgments and decisions based on available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data.  As circumstances change and additional data becomes available, reserve estimates also change.  Estimates are reviewed and revised, either upward or downward, as warranted by the new

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information.  Revisions are often required due to changes in well performance, prices, economic conditions and governmental restrictions.  Revisions to reserve estimates can arise from changes in year-end prices, reservoir performance and geologic conditions or production.  These revisions can be either positive or negative.

The reserve estimates contained herein are based on current production forecasts, prices and economic conditions.  These factors and assumptions include among others: (i) historical production in the area compared with production rates from analogous producing areas; (ii) initial production rates; (iii) production decline rates; (iv) ultimate recovery of reserves; (v) success of future development activities; (vi) marketability of production; (vii) effects of government regulations; and (viii) other government levies imposed over the life of the reserves.

The evaluated oil & natural gas assets have no material extraordinary risks or uncertainties beyond those which are inherent in an oil & natural gas producing company.  See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Mining Operations and Oil & Natural Gas Operations”.

Future Development Costs

The table below sets out the development costs deducted in the estimation of future net revenue attributable to Franco-Nevada’s proved reserves and proved plus probable reserves reported in the GLJ Report using forecast prices and costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Capital Expenditure (C$000)

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

Total 10%

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

2022

    

2023

    

2024

    

2025

    

2026

    

2027

    

2028

    

Remainder

    

Total

    

Discounted

 

Total Proved

 

2,386

 

3,156

 

3,437

 

4,254

 

2,984

 

1,928

 

1,855

 

1,648

 

1,471

 

1,397

 

1,252

 

1,226

 

17,142

 

44,136

 

20,212

 

Total Proved Plus Probable

 

2,394

 

3,253

 

3,544

 

4,908

 

5,438

 

2,027

 

1,878

 

1,692

 

1,581

 

1,554

 

1,476

 

1,425

 

19,587

 

50,756

 

23,096

 

 

Franco-Nevada expects to fund its estimated future development costs from working capital.  Franco-Nevada does not anticipate that such costs will make development of any asset uneconomic or will have any material impact on disclosed reserves or future net revenue.  All costs are to be incurred in Canada.

Other Oil & Gas Information

Forward Contracts

Franco-Nevada does not have any forward contracts for oil or natural gas.

Additional Information Concerning Abandonment and Reclamation Costs

Franco-Nevada is liable for ongoing environmental obligations and for the ultimate abandonment and reclamation costs for its oil, gas and NGL assets (including surface leases, wells, facilities and pipelines) upon abandonment only in respect of its working interests including its net royalty interest in the Weyburn Unit. There are no ongoing obligations of Franco-Nevada on its royalty interests in oil & natural gas assets.  Franco-Nevada identifies obligations related to its oil, gas and NGL assets by estimating the present value of expected future abandonment and well site reclamation costs to existing and future reserves wells.  These costs do not include non-reserves wells, pipelines or production facilities and the timing of costs to be incurred in future periods.

Franco-Nevada anticipates the total amount of such costs to be approximately C$73,508,000 on an undiscounted basis (approximately C$5,773,000 discounted at 10 percent) with respect to the total proved reserves. Of this amount, Franco-Nevada anticipates that approximately C$0 (undiscounted) will be incurred in the next three financial years.

Tax Horizon

Franco-Nevada is taxable at an expected rate of approximately 27% on the taxable income from the oil & natural gas royalty and working interests.

Costs Incurred

The following table sets out Franco-Nevada’s property acquisition, exploration and development costs for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proved

 

Unproved

 

Total

 

 

    

Property

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Property

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

    

 

 

Location

 

Acquisition

 

Exploration

 

Development

 

Acquisition

 

Exploration

 

Development

 

 

 

 

Canada (C$000)

 

$

1

 

$

 

$

2,280

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,281

 

 

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Exploration and Development Activities

The following table summarizes the number and type of wells that Franco-Nevada drilled or participated in drilling for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.  All of Franco-Nevada’s current exploration and development activities are in Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Wells Drilled

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Oil 

    

Gas

    

Service 

    

Dry

    

Stratigraphic

 

 

 

Gross

 

Net

 

Wells

 

 Wells

 

Wells

 

 Wells

 

Test Wells

 

Exploratory Wells

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development Wells

 

2

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

2

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production Estimates

The following tables present GLJ’s forecasted case for proved and proved plus probable average daily production by product type for 2017. All production is from Canada. The production of oil and natural gas liquids from the Weyburn Unit NRI is expected to account for 63% of Franco-Nevada’s net interest (as defined below) total proved plus probable production of natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil for the 12 months ended December 31, 2017. The Weyburn Unit NRI is expected to account for 73% of all net interest total proved plus probable oil production and 25% of all net interest total proved plus probable natural gas liquids production.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017 Average Daily Production from Total Proved Reserves (Forecast Case)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium Oil

 

Heavy Oil

 

Natural Gas

 

NGLs

 

 

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

 

 

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(Mcf/d)

 

(Mcf/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

Total Proved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weyburn Unit NRI

 

2,722

 

2,365

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

21

 

21

 

Other Properties

 

655

 

893

 

0

 

6

 

2

 

2,570

 

5

 

79

 

Total: Total Proved

 

3,377

 

3,258

 

0

 

6

 

2

 

2,570

 

26

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017 Average Daily Production from Total Proved Plus Probable Reserves (Forecast Case)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium Oil

 

Heavy Oil

 

Natural Gas

 

NGLs

 

 

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

    

Gross

    

Net

 

 

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(Mcf/d)

 

(Mcf/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

(bbl/d)

 

Total Proved Plus Probable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weyburn Unit NRI

 

2,850

 

2,474

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

28

 

27

 

Other Properties

 

686

 

930

 

0

 

6

 

2

 

2,620

 

6

 

82

 

Total: Total Proved Plus Probable

 

3,536

 

3,404

 

0

 

6

 

2

 

2,620

 

34

 

110

 

 

Production History

The following table sets forth Franco-Nevada’s Canadian Oil & Gas Assets’ average daily production volumes for each product type, before deduction of royalties, for each fiscal quarter in 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Daily Production (boe/d)*

 

 

    

Light and

    

Conventional

    

 

    

 

 

2016

 

Medium Oil

 

Natural Gas

 

NGLs

 

Total

 

First Quarter

 

1,420

 

461

 

108

 

1,989

 

Second Quarter

 

2,307

 

437

 

102

 

2,846

 

Third Quarter

 

2,216

 

433

 

78

 

2,728

 

Fourth Quarter

 

2,407

 

468

 

76

 

2,951

 

 

*Reflects net production from Weyburn Unit NRI.

The following table sets forth Franco-Nevada’s Canadian Oil & Gas Assets’ average prices received, royalties paid, production costs and resulting netback for oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids for each fiscal quarter in 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light and Medium Oil ($C/bbl)

    

Q1

    

Q2

    

Q3

    

Q4

 

Price received

 

$

32.31

 

$

47.01

 

$

50.61

 

$

54.87

 

Royalties Paid

 

 

0.79

 

 

1.48

 

 

3.11

 

 

2.07

 

Production costs

 

 

3.02

 

 

2.95

 

 

4.43

 

 

3.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netback

 

$

28.50

 

$

42.59

 

$

43.06

 

$

49.18

 

 

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Conventional Natural Gas ($C/Mcf)

    

Q1

    

Q2

    

Q3

    

Q4

 

Price received

 

$

1.35

 

$

0.01

 

$

1.10

 

$

1.81

 

Royalties Paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netback

 

$

1.35

 

$

0.01

 

$

1.10

 

$

1.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NGLs ($C/bbl)

    

Q1

    

Q2

    

Q3

    

Q4

 

Price received

 

$

23.90

 

$

20.41

 

$

41.35

 

$

38.88

 

Royalties Paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netback

 

$

23.90

 

$

20.41

 

$

41.35

 

$

38.88

 

 

The following table sets forth Franco-Nevada’s Canadian Oil & Gas Assets’ net production volumes for each product type, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Light and

    

Conventional

    

 

    

 

 

Production (Mboe)

 

Medium Oil

 

Natural Gas

 

NGLs

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weyburn Unit

 

633.0

 

 

 

633.0

 

Midale Unit

 

40.0

 

 

 

40.0

 

Edson

 

 

97.9

 

33.2

 

131.1

 

Other

 

91.6

 

66.8

 

 

158.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

764.7

 

164.5

 

33.2

 

962.4

 

 

*Reflects net production from Weyburn Unit NRI.

Definitions, Notes and Other Cautionary Statements

In the tables set forth above under the subheading “Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil & Natural Gas Information” and elsewhere in this AIF, unless otherwise indicated, the following definitions and other notes are applicable.

Gross” means:

(a)

in relation to the Corporation’s interest in production or reserves, its “company gross reserves”, which are its working interest (operating or non-operating) share before deduction of royalties and without including any royalty interests of the Corporation;

(b)

in relation to wells, the total number of wells in which the Corporation has an interest; and

(c)

in relation to properties, the total area of properties in which the Corporation has an interest.

Net” means:

(a)

in relation to the Corporation’s interest in production or reserves its working interest (operating or non-operating) share after deduction of royalty obligations, plus the Corporation’s royalty interests in production or reserves;

(b)

in relation to the Corporation’s interest in wells, the number of wells obtained by aggregating the Corporation’s working interest in each of its gross wells; and

(c)

in relation to the Corporation’s interest in a property, the total area in which the Corporation has an interest multiplied by the working interest owned by the Corporation.

Definitions of Reserves:

Reserves Categories

Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil & natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, from a given date forward, based on:

(a)

analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and engineering data;

(b)

the use of established technology; and

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(c)

specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable, and shall be disclosed.

Reserves are classified according to the degree of certainty associated with the estimates.

(a)

Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable.  It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves.

(b)

Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves.  It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves.

(c)

Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves.  It is unlikely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus probable plus possible reserves.

Development and Production Status

Each of the reserves categories (proved, probable and possible) may be divided into developed and undeveloped categories:

(a)

Developed reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed facilities or, if facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) to put the reserves on production.  The developed category may be subdivided into producing and non-producing.

(i)

Developed producing reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate.  These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty.

(ii)

Developed non-producing reserves are those reserves that either have not been on production, or have previously been on production, but are shut-in, and the date of resumption of production is unknown.

(b)

Undeveloped reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production.  They must fully meet the requirements of the reserves classification (proved, probable, possible) to which they are assigned.

In multi-well pools it may be appropriate to allocate total pool reserves between the developed and undeveloped categories or to subdivide the developed reserves for the pool between developed producing and developed non-producing.  This allocation should be based on the estimator’s assessment as to the reserves that will be recovered from specific wells, facilities and completion intervals in the pool and their respective development and production status.

Levels of Certainty for Reported Reserves

The qualitative certainty levels referred to in the definitions above are applicable to “individual reserves entities” (which refers to the lowest level at which reserves calculations are performed) and to “reported reserves” (which refers to the highest level sum of individual entity estimates for which reserves are presented).  Reported reserves should target the following levels of certainty under a specific set of economic conditions:

(a)

at least a 90% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimated proved reserves;

(b)

at least a 50% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves;

(c)

at least a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus probable plus possible reserves.

A quantitative measure of the certainty levels pertaining to estimates prepared for the various reserves categories is desirable to provide a clearer understanding of the associated risks and uncertainties. However, the majority of reserves estimates will be prepared using deterministic methods that do not provide a mathematically derived quantitative measure of probability.  In principle, there should be no difference between estimates prepared using probabilistic or deterministic methods.

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Future Income Tax Expense:

Future income tax expenses are estimated:

(a)

making appropriate allocations of estimated unclaimed costs and losses carried forward for tax purposes between oil & gas activities and other business activities;

(b)

without deducting estimated future costs that are not deductible in computing taxable income;

(c)

taking into account estimated tax credits and allowances; and

(d)

applying to the future pre-tax net cash flows relating to the Corporation’s oil & gas activities the appropriate year-end statutory tax rates, taking into account future tax rates already legislated.

Development costs” means costs incurred to obtain access to reserves and to provide facilities for extracting, treating, gathering and storing the oil & gas from reserves. More specifically, development costs, including applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of development activities, are costs incurred to:

(a)

gain access to and prepare well locations for drilling, including surveying well locations for the purpose of determining specific development drilling sites, clearing ground, draining, road building, and relocating public roads, gas lines and power lines to the extent necessary in developing the reserves;

(b)

drill and equip development wells, development type stratigraphic test wells and service wells, including the costs of platforms and of well equipment such as casing, tubing, pumping equipment and wellhead assembly;

(c)

acquire, construct and install production facilities such as flow lines, separators, treaters, heaters, manifolds, measuring devices and production storage tanks, natural gas cycling and processing plants, and central utility and waste disposal systems; and

(d)

provide improved recovery systems.

Development well” means a well drilled inside the established limits of an oil & gas reservoir, or in close proximity to the edge of the reservoir, to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive.

Exploration costs” means costs incurred in identifying areas that may warrant examination and in examining specific areas that are considered to have prospects that may contain oil & gas reserves, including costs of drilling exploratory wells and exploratory type stratigraphic test wells. Exploration costs may be incurred both before acquiring the related property and after acquiring the property. Exploration costs, which include applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of exploration activities, are:

(a)

costs of topographical, geochemical, geological and geophysical studies, rights of access to properties to conduct those studies, and salaries and other expenses of geologists, geophysical crews and others conducting those studies;

(b)

costs of carrying and retaining unproved properties, such as delay rentals, taxes (other than income and capital taxes) on properties, legal costs for title defence, and the maintenance of land and lease records;

(c)

dry hole contributions and bottom hole contributions;

(d)

costs of drilling and equipping exploratory wells; and

(e)

costs of drilling exploratory type stratigraphic test wells.

Exploration well” means a well that is not a development well, a service well or a stratigraphic test well.

Service well” means a well drilled or completed for the purpose of supporting production in an existing field.  Wells in this class are drilled for the following specific purposes: gas injection (natural gas, propane, butane or flue gas), water injection, steam injection, air injection, salt water disposal, water supply for injection, observation or injection for combustion.

Numbers may not add due to rounding.

The estimates of future net revenue presented do not represent fair market value.

The forecast price and cost assumptions assume the continuance of current laws and regulations.

See “Cautionary Note Regarding Mineral and Oil and Gas Reserve and Resource Estimates”.

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RISK FACTORS

Investors should carefully consider all of the information disclosed in this AIF prior to investing in the securities of Franco-Nevada. In addition to the other information presented in this AIF, the following risk factors should be given special consideration when evaluating an investment in such securities.

Risks Related to the Business of Franco-Nevada

Changes in the market price of the commodities that underlie the royalty, stream, working and other interests will affect the profitability of Franco-Nevada and the revenue generated therefrom

The revenue derived by Franco-Nevada from its asset portfolio will be significantly affected by changes in the market price of the commodities underlying the royalties, streams, working interests and investments. Franco-Nevada’s revenue will be particularly sensitive to changes in the price of gold, silver, oil, natural gas, PGM and copper, as the revenue from these commodities represents substantially all of the cash flow derived from the asset portfolio. Commodity prices, including those to which Franco-Nevada is exposed, fluctuate on a daily basis and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of Franco-Nevada, including levels of supply and demand, industrial development levels, inflation and the level of interest rates, the strength of the U.S. dollar and geopolitical events in significant oil & natural gas producing countries. Such external economic factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns, monetary systems and political developments.

All commodities, by their nature, are subject to wide price fluctuations and future material price declines will result in a decrease in revenue or, in the case of severe declines that cause a suspension or termination of production by relevant operators, a complete cessation of revenue from royalties, streams or working interests applicable to one or more relevant commodities. Moreover, despite Franco-Nevada’s commodity diversification, the broader commodity market tends to be cyclical, and a general downturn in overall commodity prices could result in a significant decrease in overall revenue. Any such price decline may result in a material adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition.

Gold, silver, and/or PGM are produced or will be produced as a by-product metal at some of the assets including the Antapaccay project, Antamina project, Candelaria project, Cobre Panama project, Guadalupe-Palmarejo project, Sudbury project and MWS project; therefore, production decisions and the economic cut-off applied to the reporting of gold, silver and PGM reserves and resources, as applicable, will be influenced by changes in the commodity prices of other metals at the mines.  To some extent risks related to this will be mitigated by Franco-Nevada in respect of each of Antapaccay and Cobre Panama as gold and silver deliveries under the stream are initially tied to the production of copper, the primary product to be produced at such projects and the Candelaria project as gold and silver deliveries under the stream are subject to recovery collars.

For Mineral Assets that are subject to stream agreements where there is a fixed price payable per ounce, in the event that the price of gold and/or silver falls below the fixed price per ounce (subject to inflation adjustment), Franco-Nevada would not realize any profits.

The operation of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds an interest is generally determined by third party property owners and operators, and Franco-Nevada has no or limited decision making power as to how these properties are operated, and the operators’ failure to perform could affect the revenues generated by Franco-Nevada

Franco-Nevada is not directly involved in the operation of mines.  The revenue derived from the asset portfolio is based on production by third party property owners and operators.  The owners and operators generally will have the power to determine the manner in which the properties are exploited, including decisions to expand, continue or reduce, suspend or discontinue production from a property, decisions about the marketing of products extracted from the property and decisions to advance exploration efforts and conduct development of non-producing properties. The interests of third party owners and operators and those of Franco-Nevada on the relevant properties may not always be aligned. As an example, it will usually be in the interest of Franco-Nevada to advance development and production on properties as rapidly as possible in order to maximize near-term cash flow, while third party owners and operators may take a more cautious approach to development as they are at risk on the cost of development and operations.  Likewise, it may be in the interest of property owners to invest in the development of and emphasize production from projects or areas of a project that are not subject to streaming, royalty or working interest obligations.  The inability of Franco-Nevada to control the operations for the properties in which it has a royalty, stream or working interest may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition.  In addition, the owners or operators may take action contrary to Franco-Nevada’s policies or objectives; be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under their agreements with Franco-Nevada; have difficulty obtaining or be unable to obtain the financing necessary to move projects forward; or experience financial, operational or other difficulties, including insolvency, which could limit the owner or operator’s ability to perform its obligations under arrangements with Franco-Nevada.

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Franco-Nevada may not be entitled to any material compensation if any of the properties in which it holds a royalty, stream or other interest shuts down or discontinues their operations on a temporary or permanent basis.  At any time, any of the operators of the properties in which it holds a royalty, stream or other interest or their successors may decide to suspend or discontinue operations.

The owners or operators of the projects in which Franco-Nevada holds an interest may from time to time announce transactions, including the sale or transfer of the projects or of the operator itself, over which Franco-Nevada has little or no control.  If such transactions are completed it may result in a new operator controlling the project, who may or may not operate the project in a similar manner to the current operator which may positively or negatively impact Franco-Nevada.  If any such transaction is announced, there is no certainty that such transaction will be completed, or completed as announced, and any consequences of such non-completion on Franco-Nevada may be difficult or impossible to predict.

Franco-Nevada has limited access to data and disclosure regarding the operation of properties, which will affect its ability to assess the royalty’s/stream’s performance

As a royalty/stream holder, Franco-Nevada has limited access to data on the operations or to the actual properties themselves.  This could affect its ability to assess the performance of the royalty/stream.  This could result in deviations in cash flow from that which is anticipated by Franco-Nevada based on the stage of development of the properties covered by the asset portfolio.  In addition, some royalties/streams may be subject to confidentiality arrangements which govern the disclosure of information with regard to royalties/streams and, as such, Franco-Nevada may not be in a position to publicly disclose non-public information with respect to certain royalties/streams. The limited access to data and disclosure regarding the operations of the properties in which Franco-Nevada has an interest, may restrict Franco-Nevada’s ability to enhance its performance which may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition.  Although when creating new royalty or stream agreements, we attempt to obtain these rights, there is no assurance that our efforts will be successful.

Franco-Nevada depends on its operators for the calculation of royalty/stream payments.  It may not be able to detect errors and payment calculations may call for retroactive adjustments

Franco-Nevada’s royalty/stream payments are calculated by the operators of the properties on which Franco-Nevada has royalties/streams based on the reported production.  Each operator’s calculation of our royalty/stream payments is subject to and dependent upon the adequacy and accuracy of its production and accounting functions, and errors may occur from time to time in the calculations made by an operator.  Certain royalty/stream agreements require the operators to provide Franco-Nevada with production and operating information that may, depending on the completeness and accuracy of such information, enable Franco-Nevada to detect errors in the calculation of royalty/stream payments that it receives.  Franco-Nevada does not, however, have the contractual right to receive production information for all of its royalty/stream interests.  As a result, Franco-Nevada’s ability to detect royalty/stream payment errors through its royalty/stream monitoring program and its associated internal controls and procedures is limited, and the possibility exists that Franco-Nevada will need to make retroactive royalty/stream revenue adjustments.  Some of our royalty/stream contracts provide the right to audit the operational calculations and production data for the associated royalty/stream payments; however, such audits may occur many months following our recognition of the royalty/stream revenue and may require us to adjust our revenue in later periods.

The Antapaccay, Antamina, Candelaria and Cobre Panama project streams are significant to Franco-Nevada and other assets and properties may become significant to Franco-Nevada from time to time and any adverse development related to any such assets will affect the revenue derived from such assets

The streams on the Antapaccay, Antamina, Candelaria and Cobre Panama projects are currently significant to Franco-Nevada, although as new assets are acquired or move into production, the materiality of each of our assets will be reconsidered.  Any adverse development affecting the operation of, production from or recoverability of mineral reserves from the Antapaccay, Antamina, Candelaria and Cobre Panama projects or any other significant property in the asset portfolio from time to time, such as, but not limited to, unusual and unexpected geologic formations, seismic activity, rock bursts, cave-ins, flooding and other conditions involved in the drilling and removal of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, damage to life or property, environmental damage, or the inability to hire suitable personnel and engineering contractors or secure supply agreements on commercially suitable terms, may have a material adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, Franco-Nevada has no control over operational decisions made by the third party owners and operators of these projects. Any adverse decision made by the owners and operators, including for example, alterations to mine plans or production schedules, may impact the timing and amount of revenue that Franco-Nevada receives and may have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, financial condition and results of operations.  As mines on which Franco-Nevada has royalties/streams mature, it can expect overall declines in production over the years unless operators are able to replace reserves that are mined through mine expansion or successful new exploration.

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Franco-Nevada is dependent on the payment of royalties/streams by the owners and operators of the relevant properties and any delay in or failure of such royalty/stream payments will affect the revenues generated by the asset portfolio

Franco-Nevada is dependent to a large extent upon the financial viability and operational effectiveness of owners and operators of the relevant royalty/stream properties. Payments from production generally flow through the operator and there is a risk of delay and additional expense in receiving such revenues. Payments may be delayed by restrictions imposed by lenders, delays in the sale or delivery of products, the ability or willingness of smelters and refiners to process mine products, delays in the connection of wells to a gathering system, blowouts or other accidents, recovery by the operators of expenses incurred in the operation of the royalty/stream properties, the establishment by the operators of reserves for such expenses or the insolvency of the operator. Franco-Nevada’s rights to payment under the royalties/streams must, in most cases, be enforced by contract without the protection of the ability to liquidate a property.  This inhibits Franco-Nevada’s ability to collect outstanding royalties/streams upon a default.  Additionally, some agreements may provide limited recourse in particular circumstances which may further inhibit Franco-Nevada’s ability to recover or obtain equitable relief in the event of a default under such agreements.  In the event of a bankruptcy of an operator or owner, it is possible that an operator may claim that Franco-Nevada should be treated as an unsecured creditor and, therefore, have a limited prospect for full recovery of revenue and a possibility that a creditor or the operator may claim that the royalty or stream agreement should be terminated in the insolvency proceeding.  Failure to receive payments from the owners and operators of the relevant properties or termination of Franco-Nevada’s rights may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition.

Certain royalty/stream interests and working interests are subject to rights in favour of others or third parties that could adversely affect the revenues generated from the asset portfolio

Some royalty/stream interests and working interests are subject to: (i) buy-down right provisions pursuant to which an operator may buy-back all or a portion of the royalty/stream, (ii) pre-emptive rights pursuant to which parties to operating and royalty/stream agreements have the right of first refusal or first offer with respect to a proposed sale or assignment of a royalty/stream to Franco-Nevada, or (iii) claw back rights pursuant to which the seller of a royalty/stream to Franco-Nevada has the right to re-acquire the royalty/stream. Holders may exercise these rights such that certain royalty/stream interests and working interests would no longer be held by Franco-Nevada.

The asset portfolio includes a number of royalty interests based on net profits, and the revenue derived from such royalty interests is dependent upon factors beyond the control of Franco-Nevada that may have an adverse effect on the overall revenues generated by the asset portfolio

Franco-Nevada holds a number of net profit royalties, equity interests and working interests in its asset portfolio. These royalties and other interests allow the operator to account for the effect of prevailing cost pressures on the project before calculating the royalty payable to Franco-Nevada. These cost pressures include costs of labour, equipment, fuel, electricity, environmental compliance, oil prices and numerous other capital, operating and production inputs. Such costs will fluctuate in ways that are unpredictable and are beyond the control of Franco-Nevada, and can have a dramatic effect on the revenue payable to Franco-Nevada on these royalties and other interests. Any increase in the costs incurred by the operators on the applicable properties will likely result in a decline in the revenue received by Franco-Nevada. This will affect overall revenue generated by the asset portfolio which may have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, financial condition, and results of operations.

Franco-Nevada may enter into acquisitions or other material royalty or streaming transactions at any time

Franco-Nevada is continuously reviewing opportunities to acquire existing royalties or streams, to create new royalty interests or streaming arrangements through the financing of mining projects, financing of new acquisitions or to acquire companies that hold royalties or streams.  At any given time Franco-Nevada has various types of transactions and acquisition opportunities in various stages of active review, including submission of indications of interest and participation in discussions or negotiations in respect of such transactions.  This process also involves the engagement of consultants and advisors to assist in analyzing particular opportunities.  Any such acquisition or transaction could be material to Franco-Nevada and may involve the issuance of securities by Franco-Nevada or the incurring of indebtedness to fund any such acquisition.  In addition, any such acquisition or other royalty or streaming transaction may have other transaction specific risks associated with it, including risks related to the completion of the transaction, the project operators or the jurisdictions in which assets may be acquired.

Additionally, Franco-Nevada may consider opportunities to restructure its royalties or stream arrangements where it believes such a restructuring may provide a long-term benefit to Franco-Nevada, even if such restructuring may reduce near-term revenues or result in Franco-Nevada incurring transaction related costs.

Franco-Nevada may enter into one or more acquisitions, restructurings or other royalty and streaming transactions at any time.

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Franco-Nevada may experience difficulty attracting and retaining qualified management and technical personnel to efficiently operate its business

Franco-Nevada is dependent upon the continued availability and commitment of its key management, whose contributions to immediate and future operations of Franco-Nevada are of significant importance. The loss of any such key management could negatively affect business operations. From time to time, Franco-Nevada may also need to identify and retain additional skilled management and specialized technical personnel to efficiently operate its business. The number of persons skilled in the acquisition, exploration and development of royalties/streams and interests in natural resource properties is limited and competition for such persons is intense. Recruiting and retaining qualified personnel is critical to Franco-Nevada’s success and there can be no assurance of such success. If Franco-Nevada is not successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel, Franco-Nevada’s ability to execute its business model and growth strategy could be affected, which could have a material and adverse impact on its profitability, results of operations and financial condition. Franco-Nevada does not intend to maintain “key man” insurance for any members of its management.

Increased competition for royalty/stream interests and resource investments could adversely affect Franco-Nevada’s ability to acquire additional royalties, streams and other investments in mineral and oil & natural gas properties

Many companies are engaged in the search for and the acquisition of mineral and oil & natural gas interests, and there is a limited supply of desirable mineral and oil & natural gas interests. The mineral exploration and mining and oil & natural gas businesses are competitive in all phases. Many companies are engaged in the acquisition of mining and oil & natural gas interests, including large, established companies with substantial financial resources, operational capabilities and long earnings records. Franco-Nevada may be at a competitive disadvantage in acquiring those interests, whether by way of royalty, stream or other form of investment, as competitors may have greater financial resources and technical staffs. There can be no assurance that Franco-Nevada will be able to compete successfully against other companies in acquiring new natural resource properties and royalty/stream interests.  In addition, Franco-Nevada may be unable to acquire royalties or streams at acceptable valuations which may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition.

Royalty/stream and other interests may not be honoured by operators of a project

Royalty/stream and other interests in natural resource properties are largely contractual in nature. Parties to contracts do not always honour contractual terms and contracts themselves may be subject to interpretation or technical defects. To the extent grantors of royalty/stream and other interests do not abide by their contractual obligations, Franco-Nevada would be forced to take legal action to enforce its contractual rights. Such litigation may be time consuming and costly and there is no guarantee of success.  Any pending proceedings or actions or any decisions determined adversely to Franco-Nevada, may have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

There may be unknown defects in the asset portfolio

A defect in a royalty, stream, working interest or equity interest and/or the underlying contract may arise to defeat or impair the claim of Franco-Nevada to such royalty, stream, working interest or equity interest. When Franco-Nevada acquired assets from Newmont, it was not provided with title representations and warranties relating to the royalties and various equity interests in the Newmont acquisition agreement. Newmont only represented that it would transfer the extent of its interest in the assets to Franco-Nevada. If there was a defect in Newmont’s interest in the royalties, working interest or equity interest and/or the underlying contract, Franco-Nevada will not have any recourse against Newmont under the Newmont acquisition agreement.  Unknown defects in the royalty, stream or other assets of Franco-Nevada may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Current global financial conditions continue to be challenging

Global financial conditions have been characterized by ongoing volatility.  Global financial conditions could suddenly and rapidly destabilize in response to future events, as government authorities may have limited resources to respond to future crises.  Global capital markets have continued to display increased volatility in response to global events.  Future crises may be precipitated by any number of causes, including natural disasters, geopolitical instability, changes to energy prices or sovereign defaults.

Any sudden or rapid destabilization of global economic conditions could negatively impact Franco-Nevada’s ability, or the ability of the operators of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds royalties, streams or other interests, to obtain equity or debt financing or make other suitable arrangements to finance their projects.  Additionally, Franco-Nevada may be subject to counterparty risk and liquidity risk.  Franco-Nevada is exposed to various counterparty risks including, but not limited to (i) through financial institutions that hold Franco-Nevada’s cash, (ii) through companies that have payables to Franco-Nevada, (iii) through Franco-Nevada’s insurance providers, and (iv) through Franco-Nevada’s lenders. Franco-Nevada is also exposed to liquidity risks in meeting its operating expenditure requirements in instances where cash positions are unable to be

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maintained or appropriate financing is unavailable.  These factors may impact the ability of Franco-Nevada to obtain loans or other credit facilities or obtain equity financing in the future or to obtain them on terms favourable to Franco-Nevada.  If increased levels of volatility continue or in the event of a rapid destabilization of global economic conditions, Franco-Nevada’s operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities could be adversely affected.

Franco-Nevada’s revenue, earnings, the value of its treasury and the value it records for its assets are subject to variations in foreign exchange rates, which may adversely affect the revenue generated by the asset portfolio or cause adjustments to the recorded value of assets

Franco-Nevada’s royalty/stream interests are subject to foreign currency fluctuations and inflationary pressures, which may have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurance that the steps taken by management to address variations in foreign exchange rates will eliminate all adverse effects and Franco-Nevada may suffer losses due to adverse foreign currency rate fluctuations.

The ability to pay dividends will be dependent on the financial condition of Franco-Nevada

Payment of dividends on the Common Shares is within the discretion of Franco-Nevada’s Board of Directors and will depend upon Franco-Nevada’s future earnings, cash flows, acquisition capital requirements and financial condition, and other relevant factors. Although Franco-Nevada currently pays a regular dividend, there can be no assurance that it will be in a position to declare dividends due to the occurrence of one or more of the risks described herein.

Changes in tax legislation or accounting rules could affect the profitability of Franco-Nevada

Changes to, or differing interpretation of, taxation laws or regulations in any of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Barbados, Australia, Chile, Peru or any of the countries in which Franco-Nevada’s assets or relevant contracting parties are located could result in some or all of Franco-Nevada’s profits being subject to additional taxation.  No assurance can be given that new taxation rules or accounting policies will not be enacted or that existing rules will not be applied in a manner which could result in Franco-Nevada’s profits being subject to additional taxation or which could otherwise have a material adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.  In addition, the introduction of new tax rules or accounting policies, or changes to, or differing interpretations of, or application of, existing tax rules or accounting policies could make royalties, streams or other investments by Franco-Nevada less attractive to counterparties.  Such changes could adversely affect Franco-Nevada’s ability to acquire new assets or make future investments.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) recent focus on foreign income earned by Canadian companies may result in adverse tax consequences for Franco-Nevada

There has been a recent focus by the CRA on income earned by foreign subsidiaries of Canadian companies.  The majority of Franco-Nevada’s stream assets are owned by and the related revenue is received by its Barbados subsidiary.  Franco-Nevada has not received any reassessment or proposal from the CRA in connection with income earned by its foreign subsidiaries.  Although management believes that Franco-Nevada is in full compliance with Canadian tax law, there can be no assurance that Franco-Nevada’s structure may not be challenged in future.  In the event the CRA successfully challenges Franco-Nevada’s structure, this could potentially result in additional federal and provincial taxes and penalties, which could have a material adverse effect on Franco-Nevada.

Certain of Franco-Nevada’s directors and officers serve in similar positions with other public companies, which could put them in a conflict position from time to time

Certain of the directors and officers of Franco-Nevada also serve as directors or officers of, or have significant shareholdings in, other companies involved in natural resource exploration, development and production and, to the extent that such other companies may engage in transactions or participate in the same ventures in which Franco-Nevada participates, or in transactions or ventures in which Franco-Nevada may seek to participate, the directors and officers of Franco-Nevada may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding terms respecting the extent of such participation. In all cases where directors and officers have an interest in other companies, such other companies may also compete with Franco-Nevada for the acquisition of royalties/streams, or mineral or oil & natural gas property investments. Such conflicts of the directors and officers may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Franco-Nevada can provide no assurance that it will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favourable and Franco-Nevada may have to raise additional capital through the issuance of additional equity, which could result in dilution to Franco-Nevada’s shareholders

There can be no assurance that Franco-Nevada will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favourable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could impede Franco-Nevada’s funding obligations, or result in delay or postponement of further business activities which may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations and financial condition. Franco-Nevada may require new capital to

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continue to grow its business and there are no assurances that capital will be available when needed, if at all. It is likely that, at least to some extent, such additional capital will be raised through the issuance of additional equity, which could result in dilution to shareholders.

If Franco-Nevada expands its business beyond the acquisition of royalty/stream interests, Franco-Nevada may face new challenges and risks which could affect its profitability, results of operations and financial condition

Franco-Nevada’s operations and expertise have been focused on the acquisition and management of royalty/stream interests.  Franco-Nevada may pursue acquisitions outside this area, including acquiring and/or investing in and/or developing resource projects.  Expansion of Franco-Nevada’s activities into new areas would present challenges and risks that it has not faced in the past, including many of the risks described under “Risks Related to Mining Operations and Oil & Natural Gas Operations”. The failure to manage these challenges and risks successfully may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Potential litigation affecting the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds its royalty/stream interests could have an adverse effect on Franco-Nevada

Potential litigation may arise on a property on which Franco-Nevada holds or has a royalty/stream interest (for example, litigation between joint venture partners or between operators and original property owners or neighbouring property owners).  As a royalty/stream holder, Franco-Nevada will not generally have any influence on the litigation and will not generally have access to data. Any such litigation that results in the cessation or reduction of production from a property (whether temporary or permanent) could have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Information Systems and Cyber Security

Franco-Nevada’s operations depend, in part, on its information technology (“IT”) systems, networks, equipment and software and the security of these systems. The Company depends on various IT systems to estimate  reserve and resource quantities, process and record financial data, analyze seismic information, administer its contracts with its counterparties and communicate with employees and third-parties. These IT systems, and those of its third-party service providers and vendors and the counterparties under its royalty/stream agreements may be vulnerable to an increasing number of continually evolving cyber security risks. Unauthorized third parties may be able to penetrate network security and misappropriate or compromise confidential information, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns.  Any such breach or compromise may go undetected for an extended period of time.

Although to date Franco-Nevada has not experienced any material losses or business interruptions relating to cyber-attacks, information security breaches or system failures, any future significant breach of Franco-Nevada’s IT systems or data security or misuse of data, particularly if such breach or misuse goes undetected for an extended period of time, could result in significant costs, loss of revenue, fines or lawsuits and damage to reputation. The costs to eliminate or alleviate cyber or other security problems, including bugs, viruses, worms, malware and other security vulnerabilities, could be significant, and our efforts to address these problems may not be successful.  The significance of any cyber-security breach is difficult to quantify, but may in certain circumstances be material and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Mining Operations and Oil & Natural Gas Operations

Franco-Nevada is subject to the same risk factors as the owners and operators of properties in which it holds a royalty, stream or other interests

To the extent that they relate to the production of minerals or oil & natural gas from, or the continued operation of, the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or interest, Franco-Nevada will be subject to the risk factors applicable to the owners and operators of such mines or projects.

The inability to add additional reserves to its asset portfolio through either the development of existing resources or the acquisition of new mineral or oil & natural gas producing assets could adversely affect Franco-Nevada

The revenue generated by Franco-Nevada is principally based on the exploitation of mineral and oil & natural gas reserves on assets underlying the royalty/stream interests and on which Franco-Nevada has a royalty, stream or other interest.  Reserves are continually being depleted through extraction and the long-term viability of Franco-Nevada’s asset portfolio depends on the replacement of reserves through new producing assets and increases in reserves on existing producing assets. While Franco-Nevada may be able to maintain all or a portion of its interest in its reserve inventory through acquisitions, its business model relies on the successful development of the non-producing properties in its asset portfolio. Exploration for minerals and energy resources is a speculative venture necessarily involving substantial risk. There is no certainty that the expenditures made by the operator of any given project will result in discoveries of commercial quantities of minerals or energy resources on properties underlying the asset portfolio. Even in those cases where a significant mineral or oil & natural gas deposit is identified, there is no guarantee that the deposit can be economically extracted. Substantial expenditures are required to

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establish reserves through drilling, to develop processes to extract the resources and, in the case of new properties, to develop the extraction and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for extraction. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major deposit, no assurance can be given that new reserves will be identified to replace or increase the amount of reserves currently in the asset portfolio. This includes mineral resources, as the resources that have been discovered have not been subjected to sufficient analysis to justify commercial operations or the allocation of funds required for development. The inability to add additional reserves or to replace existing reserves through either the development of existing resources or the acquisition of new mineral or oil & natural gas producing assets may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Reserves and resources are estimates based on interpretation and assumptions and actual production may differ from amounts identified in such estimates

The mineral and oil & natural gas reserves and resources on properties underlying Franco-Nevada’s royalty, stream or other interests are estimates only, and no assurance can be given that the estimated reserves and resources are accurate or that the indicated level of minerals and oil & natural gas will be produced. Such estimates are, in large part, based on interpretations of geological data obtained from drill holes and other sampling techniques. Actual mineralization or formations may be different from those predicted. Further, it may take many years from the initial phase of drilling before production is possible and during that time the economic feasibility of exploiting a discovery may change.

Market price fluctuations of the applicable commodity, as well as increased production and capital costs or reduced recovery rates, may render the proven and probable reserves on properties underlying Franco-Nevada’s royalty/stream interests unprofitable to develop at a particular site or sites for periods of time or may render reserves containing relatively lower grade mineralization uneconomic. Moreover, short-term operating factors relating to the reserves, such as the need for the orderly development of ore bodies or the processing of new or different ore grades, may cause reserves to be reduced or not extracted. Estimated reserves may have to be recalculated based on actual production experience.  The economic viability of a mineral deposit may also be impacted by other attributes of a particular deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure, governmental regulations and policy relating to price, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use permitting, the import and export of minerals and environmental protection and by political and economic stability.

Resource estimates in particular must be considered with caution. Resource estimates for properties that have not commenced production are based, in many instances, on limited and widely spaced drill hole or other limited information, which is not necessarily indicative of the conditions between and around drill holes. Such resource estimates may require revision as more drilling or other exploration information becomes available or as actual production experience is gained. Further, resources may not have demonstrated economic viability and may never be extracted by the operator of a property. It should not be assumed that any part or all of the mineral resources on properties underlying Franco-Nevada’s royalty/stream interests constitute or will be converted into reserves.

Any of the foregoing factors may require operators to reduce their reserves and resources, which may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

The exploration and development of mining and resource properties is inherently dangerous and subject to risks beyond the control of Franco-Nevada

Companies engaged in mining and oil & natural gas activities are subject to all of the hazards and risks inherent in exploring for and developing natural resource projects. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, labour disputes, increases in the cost of labour, social unrest, changes in the regulatory environment, permitting and title risks, impact of non-compliance with laws and regulations, fires, explosions, blowouts, cratering, sour gas releases and spills, encountering unusual or unexpected geological formations or other geological or grade problems, unanticipated metallurgical characteristics or less than expected mineral recovery, encountering unanticipated ground or water conditions, cave-ins, pit wall failures, flooding, rock bursts, periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions, earthquakes, seismic activity, other natural disasters or unfavourable operating conditions and losses. Should any of these risks or hazards affect a company’s exploration or development activities, it may (i) cause the cost of development or production to increase to a point where it would no longer be economic to produce the metal or oil & natural gas from the company’s resources or expected reserves, (ii) result in a write down or write-off of the carrying value of one or more projects, (iii) cause delays or stoppage of mining or processing, (iv) result in the destruction of properties, processing facilities or third party facilities necessary to the company’s operations, (v) cause personal injury or death and related legal liability, or (vi) result in the loss of insurance coverage. The occurrence of any of above mentioned risks or hazards could result in an interruption or suspension of operation of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty/stream interest and have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

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Title defects may result in a loss of entitlement to a property

A defect in the chain of title to any of the properties underlying the royalty, stream or other interests or necessary for the anticipated development or operation of a particular project to which a royalty, stream or other interest relates may arise to defeat or impair the claim of the operator to a property. In addition, claims by third parties or aboriginal groups in Canada and elsewhere may impact on the operator’s ability to conduct activities on a property to the detriment of Franco-Nevada’s royalty, stream or other interests. To the extent an owner or operator does not have title to the property, it may be required to cease operations or transfer operational control to another party. Many royalties, streams or other interests are contractual, rather than an interest in land, with the risk that an assignment or bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings by an owner will result in the loss of any effective royalty, stream or other interest in a particular property. Further, even in those jurisdictions where there is a right to record or register royalties, streams or other interests held by Franco-Nevada in land registries or mining recorders offices, such registrations may not necessarily provide any protection to the holder of such interests. Accordingly, the holder of such interests may be subject to risk from third parties. As a result, known title defects, as well as unforeseen and unknown title defects may impact operations at a project in which Franco-Nevada has a royalty, stream or other interest and may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

The operations in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest require various property rights, permits and licenses in order to conduct current and future operations, and delays or a failure to obtain or maintain such property rights, permits and licenses, or a failure to comply with the terms of any of such property rights, permits and licenses could result in interruption or closure of operations or exploration on the properties

Exploration, development and operation of mining and oil & natural gas properties are subject to laws and regulations governing health and worker safety, employment standards, environmental matters, mine development, project development, mineral production, permitting and maintenance of title, exports, taxes, labour standards, reclamation obligations, heritage and historic matters and other matters. Franco-Nevada, in respect of its own assets and operations, as well as the owners and operators of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, require licenses and permits from various governmental authorities in order to conduct their operations. Future changes in such laws and regulations or in such licenses and permits could have a material adverse impact on the revenue Franco-Nevada derives from the royalty/stream interests. Such licenses and permits are subject to change in various circumstances and are required to be kept in good standing through a variety of means, including cash payments and satisfaction of conditions of issue. Such licenses and permits are subject to expiration, relinquishment and/or termination without notice to, control of or recourse by Franco-Nevada. There can be no guarantee that Franco-Nevada or the owners or operators of those properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, will be able to obtain or maintain all necessary licenses and permits in good standing that may be required to explore, develop and operate the properties, commence construction or operation of mining or oil & natural gas facilities, or maintain operations that economically justify the cost. Any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, permits and licenses, or to maintain permits and licenses in good standing, even if inadvertent, could result in interruption or closure of exploration, development or mining operations or fines, penalties or other liabilities accruing to the owner or operator of the project. Any such occurrence could substantially decrease production or cause the termination of operations on the property and have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Franco-Nevada is exposed to risks related to the permitting, construction, development and/or expansion in relation to the projects and properties in which it holds a royalty, stream or other interest

Many of the projects or properties in which Franco-Nevada holds an interest in are in the permitting, construction, development and/or expansion stage and such projects are subject to numerous risks, including, but not limited to delays in obtaining equipment, materials and services essential to the construction and development of such projects in a timely manner, delays or inability to obtain required permits, changes in environmental or other regulations, currency exchange rates, labour shortages, cost escalations and fluctuations in metal prices. There can be no assurance that the owners or operators of such projects will have the financial, technical and operational resources to complete permitting, construction, development and/or expansion of such projects in accordance with current expectations or at all.

The operations in which Franco-Nevada holds an interest are subject to environmental and endangered species laws and regulations that may increase the costs of doing business and may restrict the operations

All phases of the mining and the oil & natural gas business present environmental risks and hazards and are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of government laws and regulations, including laws and regulations relating to the protection of endangered and threatened species.  Compliance with such laws and regulations can require significant expenditures and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, which may be material.  In addition, such laws and regulations can constrain or prohibit the exploration and development of new projects or the development or expansion of existing projects.  Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner expected to result in stricter standards and enforcement, increases in land use restrictions, larger fines and liability and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs.

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Any breach of environmental legislation by Franco-Nevada, as an owner or operator of a property, or by owners or operators of properties underlying the asset portfolio could have a material impact on the viability of the relevant property and impair the revenue derived from the owned property or applicable royalty/stream, which could have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Additional costs may be incurred as a result of international climate change initiatives and may affect the availability of resources and cause business disruptions

Franco-Nevada acknowledges climate change as an international and community concern.  Franco-Nevada supports and endorses various initiatives for voluntary actions consistent with international initiatives on climate change.  In addition to voluntary actions, governments are moving to introduce climate change legislation and treaties at the international, national, state/provincial and local levels.  Where legislation already exists, regulation relating to emission levels and energy efficiency is becoming more stringent.  Some of the costs associated with reducing emissions can be offset by increased energy efficiency and technological innovation.  However, if the current regulatory trend continues, Franco-Nevada expects this may result in increased costs at some of the operations underlying its royalty/stream interests.

Risks relating to foreign jurisdictions

Many of the Corporation’s royalty and stream interests relate to properties outside of the United States and Canada, including in Latin America and, to a lesser extent, Africa. In addition, future investments may expose the Corporation to new jurisdictions. The ownership, development and operation of these properties and the mines and projects thereupon by their owners and operators are subject to the risks normally associated with conducting business in foreign countries. These risks include, depending on the country, nationalization and expropriation, social unrest and political instability, less developed legal and regulatory systems, uncertainties in perfecting mineral titles, trade barriers, exchange controls and material changes in taxation. These risks may, among other things, limit or disrupt the ownership, development or operation of properties, mines or projects in respect of which the Corporation holds royalty and stream interests, restrict the movement of funds, or result in the deprivation of contractual rights or the taking of property by nationalization or expropriation without fair compensation.

The Corporation applies various methods, where practicable, to identify, assess and, where possible, mitigate these risks prior to entering into stream and royalty agreements. Such methods generally include: conducting due diligence on the political, social, legal and regulatory systems and on the ownership, title and regulatory compliance of the properties subject to the royalty or stream interest; engaging experienced local counsel and other advisors in the applicable jurisdiction; negotiating where possible so that the applicable royalty or stream agreement contains appropriate protections, representations, warranties and, in each case as the Corporation deems necessary or appropriate in the circumstances, all applied on a risk-adjusted basis. There can be no assurance, however, that the Corporation will be able to identify or mitigate all risks relating to holding royalty and stream interests in respect of properties, mines and projects located in foreign jurisdictions, and the occurrence of any of the factors and uncertainties described above could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Franco-Nevada is exposed to risks of changing political attitudes and stability and ensuing changes in government regulation in the countries in which it holds royalty, stream or other interests

The properties on which Franco-Nevada holds or will hold a royalty, stream or other interest are located in multiple legal jurisdictions and political systems. There is sovereign risk in investing in foreign countries, including the risk that the resource concessions may be susceptible to revision or cancellation by new laws, may not be renewed as anticipated or may otherwise be adversely impacted by changes in direction by the government in question. It is possible that changes in applicable laws, regulations, or in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could result in adverse changes to mineral or oil & natural gas operations. These are matters over which Franco-Nevada has no control. There is no assurance that future political and economic conditions in such countries will not result in the adoption of different policies or attitudes respecting the development and ownership of resources. Any such changes in policy or attitudes may result in changes in laws affecting ownership of assets, land tenure and resource concessions, licensing fees, taxation, royalties, price controls, exchange rates, export controls, environmental protection, labour relations, foreign investment, nationalization, expropriation, repatriation of income and return of capital, which may affect both the ability to undertake exploration and development on, or production from, the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest. In certain areas where Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, the regulatory environment is in a state of continuing change, and new laws, regulations and requirements may be retroactive in their effect and implementation. Any changes in governmental laws, regulations, economic conditions or shifts in political attitudes or stability are beyond the control of Franco-Nevada and the owners and operators of the properties in which Franco-Nevada has an interest and such changes may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Additionally, Franco-Nevada is indirectly exposed to the risks faced by the owners and operators of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds or will hold royalties, streams or other interests in foreign jurisdictions.  These include risks related to political and economic instability, under-developed legal systems, inconsistencies in the application of local laws and other

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legal uncertainty, terrorism, military repression, political violence, crime, corruption, infectious diseases, unsophisticated infrastructure and inaccessibility.

Changes to provincial and state royalty frameworks may have an adverse effect on the revenue generated by Oil & Gas Assets

In addition to federal regulation, each Canadian province  and U.S. state has legislation and regulations that govern royalties, production rates and other matters.  The royalty regime in a given province or state is a significant factor in the profitability of crude oil, natural gas liquids, sulfur and natural gas production.  Royalties payable on production from lands other than Crown or U.S. federal government lands are determined by negotiation between the mineral freehold owner and the lessee, although production from such lands is subject to certain taxes and royalties.  Royalties from production on Crown or U.S. federal government lands are determined by governmental regulation and are generally calculated as a percentage of the value of gross production.  The rate of royalties payable generally depends in part on prescribed reference prices, well productivity, geographical location, field discovery date, method of recovery and the type or quality of the petroleum product produced.  Other royalties and royalty-like interests are, from time to time, carved out of the working interest owner’s interest through non-public transactions.  These are often referred to as overriding royalties, gross overriding royalties, net profits interests, or net carried interests.

Occasionally the governments of the western Canadian provinces create incentive programs for exploration and development.  Such programs often provide for royalty rate reductions, royalty holidays, or royalty tax credits and are generally introduced when commodity prices are low to encourage exploration and development activity by improving earnings and cash flow within the industry.

Any increased royalty burden may affect the operations of the owners or operators of properties underlying Franco-Nevada’s Oil & Gas Assets which may materially and adversely affect its profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Proposed changes to U.S. federal mining and public land law could impose, among other things, royalties and fees paid to the U.S. government by mining companies and royalty holders

Periodically, members of the U.S. Congress have introduced bills which would supplant or alter the provisions of The General Mining Law of 1872 which governs the disposition of metallic minerals on lands owned by the federal government.  Some of the production covered by Franco-Nevada’s royalties occurs on unpatented mining claims located on U.S. federal lands.  The Obama administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2017 included a proposal to amend the U.S. mining law to impose a royalty on the production of select hardrock minerals, such as silver, gold and copper, from U.S. federal lands, and a reclamation fee on production from federal and other lands.  Such proposal, if enacted by the U.S. Congress, could substantially increase the cost of holding mining claims and could reduce the revenue Franco-Nevada receives from royalties on unpatented mining claims, and to a lesser extent, on other lands in the United States.  Moreover, such legislation could significantly impair the ability of owners of properties subject to Franco-Nevada’s royalties to develop mineral resources on unpatented mining claims.  Although it is impossible at this time to predict what royalties and fees may be imposed in the future, the imposition of such royalties and fees could adversely affect the potential for development of such mining claims and the economics of existing operating mines on federal lands.  Passage of such legislation may result in a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Franco-Nevada securities.

Adequate infrastructure may not be available to develop the properties in which Franco-Nevada has an interest

Mining, processing, development and exploration activities depend, to one degree or another, on adequate infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources and water supply are important determinants, which affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could adversely affect the operations in which Franco-Nevada has a royalty/stream interest.

North American crude oil price differentials are expected to continue to be volatile throughout 2017 which will have an impact on crude oil prices for Canadian producers. Overall, supply in excess of current pipeline and refining capacity is expected to exist. Material structural changes are required to reduce these bottlenecks and the resulting price discounts. There are numerous projects proposed to alleviate pipeline bottlenecks in Canada and the United States, expand refinery capacity and expand or build new pipelines in Canada and the United States to source new markets, some of which are in the regulatory application phase. There can be no assurance that such regulatory approvals will be secured on a timely basis or at all.

Production is dependent on operators’ employees

Production from the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds an interest depends on the efforts of operators’ employees.  There is competition for geologists and persons with mining and oil & gas expertise.  The ability of the owners and operators of such properties to hire and retain geologists and persons with mining expertise is key to those operations.  Further, relations with employees may be affected by changes in the scheme of labour relations that may be introduced by the relevant governmental authorities in the jurisdictions in which those operations are conducted.  Changes in such legislation or otherwise

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in the relationships of the owners and operators of such properties with their employees may result in strikes, lockouts or other work stoppages, any of which could have a material adverse effect on such operations, results of operations and financial condition of Franco-Nevada.  If these factors cause the owners and operators of such properties to decide to cease production at one or more of the properties, such decision could have a material adverse effect on the business and financial condition of Franco-Nevada.

Franco-Nevada is subject to risks related to certain operations in Africa

Certain operators are subject to risks normally associated with the conduct of business in Africa.  Risks may include, among others, problems relating to power supply, labour disputes, delays or invalidation of governmental orders and permits, corruption, uncertain political and economic environments, civil disturbances and crime, arbitrary changes in laws or policies, foreign taxation and exchange controls, nationalization of assets, opposition to mining from environmental or other non-governmental organizations or changes in the political attitude towards mining, Black Economic Empowerment participation requirements, limitations on foreign ownership, power supply issues, limitations on repatriation of earnings, infrastructure limitations and increased financing costs.  The above risks may limit, disrupt or negatively impact the operator’s business activities.

Franco-Nevada is subject to risks related to indigenous people

Various international and national, state and provincial laws, codes, resolutions, conventions, guidelines, treaties, and other principles and considerations relate to the rights of indigenous peoples. Franco-Nevada holds royalty/stream interests on operations located in some areas presently or previously inhabited or used by indigenous peoples. Many of these materials impose obligations on government to respect the rights of indigenous people. Some mandate consultation with indigenous people regarding actions which may affect indigenous people, including actions to approve or grant mining rights or permits. The obligations of government and private parties under the various international and national requirements, principles and considerations pertaining to indigenous people continue to evolve and be defined. Franco-Nevada’s current and future operations are subject to a risk that one or more groups of indigenous people may oppose continued operation, further development, or new development of those projects or operations on which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest.  Such opposition may be directed through legal or administrative proceedings or protests, roadblocks or other forms of public expression against Franco-Nevada or the operators’ activities.  Opposition by indigenous people to such activities may require modification of or preclude operation or development of projects or may require the entering into of agreements with indigenous people.  Claims and protests of indigenous peoples may disrupt or delay activities of the operators of Franco-Nevada’s royalty/stream assets.

Risks Related to Franco-Nevada’s securities

Franco-Nevada’s securities are subject to price volatility

Securities markets have a high level of price and volume volatility, and the market price of securities of many companies have experienced wide fluctuations in price which have not necessarily been related to the operating performance, underlying asset values or prospects of such companies. Factors unrelated to the financial performance or prospects of Franco-Nevada include macroeconomic developments in North America and globally, and market perceptions of the attractiveness of particular industries or asset classes. There can be no assurance that continued fluctuations in mineral and oil & natural gas prices will not occur. As a result of any of these factors, the market price of Franco-Nevada’s securities at any given time may not accurately reflect the long term value of Franco-Nevada.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, shareholders have instituted class action securities litigation against them. Such litigation, if instituted, could result in substantial cost and diversion of management attention and resources, which could significantly harm profitability and the reputation of Franco-Nevada.

There may be limitations on enforcement of civil judgments

A substantial portion of the assets of Franco-Nevada are located outside of Canada.  As a result, it may not be possible for investors in Franco-Nevada’s securities to collect from Franco-Nevada judgments obtained in courts in Canada predicated on the civil liability provisions of securities legislation of certain of the provinces and territories of Canada. It may also be difficult for investors in Franco-Nevada’s securities to succeed in a lawsuit in the United States, based solely on violations of Canadian securities laws.

Additional issuance of securities by Franco-Nevada may dilute existing securityholders, reduce some or all of Franco-Nevada’s financial measures on a per share basis, reduce the trading price of the Common Shares or other Franco-Nevada securities or impede Franco-Nevada’s ability to raise future capital

Franco-Nevada may issue additional securities in the future in connection with acquisitions, strategic transactions, financings or for other purposes.  To the extent additional securities are issued, Franco-Nevada’s existing securityholders could be diluted and some or all of Franco-Nevada’s financial measures could be reduced on a per share basis.  Additionally, Franco-Nevada securities issued in connection with a transaction may not be subject to resale restrictions and, as such, the market price of

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Franco-Nevada’s securities may decline if certain large holders of Franco-Nevada securities or recipients of Franco-Nevada securities in connection with an acquisition, sell all or a significant portion of such securities or are perceived by the market as intending to sell such securities.  In addition, such issuances of securities may impede Franco-Nevada’s ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities in the future.

Franco-Nevada may be, or may become, a “passive foreign investment company,” which may result in adverse tax consequences for United States investors

If Franco-Nevada were to constitute a PFIC for any year during a U.S. holder’s holding period, then certain potentially adverse U.S. federal income tax rules would affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such U.S. holder resulting from the acquisition, ownership and disposition of Common Shares.

The U.S. Treasury Department has not issued specific guidance on how the income and assets of a non-U.S. corporation such as Franco-Nevada will be treated under the PFIC rules. Franco-Nevada believes, on a more-likely-than-not basis, that it was not a PFIC for its tax year ended December 31, 2016, and, based on its current and anticipated business activities and financial expectations, Franco-Nevada expects, on a more-likely-than-not basis, that it will not be a PFIC for its current tax year and for the foreseeable future.  However, Franco-Nevada believes that it was a PFIC for its tax year ended December 31, 2011, and prior tax years.

The determination as to whether a corporation is, or will be, a PFIC for a particular tax year depends, in part, on the application of complex U.S. federal income tax rules, which are subject to differing interpretations and uncertainty. In addition, there is limited authority on the application of the relevant PFIC rules to entities such as Franco-Nevada. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge the views of Franco-Nevada concerning its PFIC status. In addition, whether any corporation will be a PFIC for any tax year depends on its assets and income over the course of such tax year, and, as a result, Franco-Nevada’s PFIC status for its current tax year and any future tax year cannot be predicted with certainty. Each U.S. holder should consult its own tax adviser regarding the PFIC status of Franco-Nevada.

This risk factor is qualified in its entirety by the discussion set forth under the heading, “United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” contained in Franco-Nevada’s Annual Report on Form 40-F which has been filed with the SEC and can be found at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov.

Franco-Nevada’s business is subject to evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations that have increased both Franco-Nevada’s compliance costs and the risk of noncompliance, which could have an adverse effect on the price of Franco-Nevada’s securities

Franco-Nevada is subject to changing rules and regulations promulgated by a number of United States and Canadian governmental and self-regulated organizations, including the SEC, the Canadian Securities Administrators, the NYSE, the TSX, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.  These rules and regulations continue to evolve in scope and complexity making compliance more difficult and uncertain.  For example, new rules have been proposed and enacted that will require Franco-Nevada to disclose on an annual basis certain payments made by Franco-Nevada, its subsidiaries or entities controlled by it, to domestic and foreign governments, including sub-national governments.  Further, Franco-Nevada’s efforts to comply with these and other new and existing rules and regulations have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities.

Franco-Nevada may fail to maintain the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting as per the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) requires an annual assessment by management of the effectiveness of Franco-Nevada’s internal control over financial reporting and an attestation report by Franco-Nevada’s independent auditors addressing this assessment.  While Franco-Nevada’s internal controls over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2016 were effective, Franco-Nevada may in the future fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of its internal control over financial reporting, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, and Franco-Nevada may not be able to ensure that it can conclude on an ongoing basis that it has effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of SOX.  Franco-Nevada’s failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of SOX on an ongoing, timely basis could result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of its financial statements, which in turn could harm Franco-Nevada’s business and negatively impact the trading price of its Common Shares.  In addition, any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm Franco-Nevada’s operating results or cause it to fail to meet its reporting obligations.  Future acquisitions of companies may provide Franco-Nevada with challenges in implementing the required processes, procedures and controls in its acquired operations.  Acquired companies may not have disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting that are as thorough or effective as those required by securities laws currently applicable to Franco-Nevada.

No evaluation can provide complete assurance that Franco-Nevada’s internal control over financial reporting will detect or uncover all failures of persons within Franco-Nevada to disclose material information otherwise required to be reported.  The

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effectiveness of Franco-Nevada’s controls and procedures could also be limited by simple errors or faulty judgments.  In addition, should Franco-Nevada expand in the future, the challenges involved in implementing appropriate internal control over financial reporting will increase and will require that Franco-Nevada continue to improve its internal control over financial reporting.  Although Franco-Nevada intends to devote substantial time and incur substantial costs, as necessary, to ensure compliance, Franco-Nevada cannot be certain that it will be successful in complying with Section 404 on an ongoing basis.

Franco-Nevada may become subject to burdensome regulatory requirements under U.S. laws regulating pension plans

Franco-Nevada may not qualify as an “operating company” for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (United States), as amended (“ERISA”). Consequently, if 25% or more of the issued Common Shares were held by private pension plans subject to ERISA or plans subject to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code’s “prohibited transaction” rules (such as individual retirement accounts), then Franco-Nevada’s assets would be treated as ERISA “plan assets”.  As a result, Franco-Nevada could become subject to the ERISA regulatory regime, including, among other potentially burdensome regulatory requirements, heightened fiduciary duties owed to plan participants. While Franco-Nevada intends to monitor beneficial ownership of its Common Shares by ERISA plans, there can be no assurance that Franco-Nevada will not become subject to ERISA regulations in the future. If Franco-Nevada were subject to ERISA regulatory requirements, it could have a material and adverse effect on Franco-Nevada’s ability to manage its business and/or its results of operations and financial condition.

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DIVIDENDS

Franco-Nevada declares its dividends in U.S. dollars.  The following tables set forth the dividends paid by Franco-Nevada for each of the three most recently completed financial years in U.S. dollars and the Canadian dollar equivalent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends Paid in US$ (in millions)

    

2016

    

2015

    

2014

 

Per Common Share (in dollars)

 

$

0.87

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.78

 

Cash payments

 

$

118.1

 

$

94.1

 

$

90.7

 

DRIP payments(1)

 

$

38.7

 

$

34.9

 

$

27.3

 

In aggregate(1)

 

$

156.8

 

$

129.0

 

$

118.0

 

 

(1)

For 2016, 2015 and 2014, includes DRIP payments which were satisfied by the issuance of 588,182, 750,111, and 534,104 Common Shares respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends Paid in C$ (in millions)

    

2016

    

2015

    

2014

 

Per Common Share (in dollars)(1)

 

$

1.11

 

$

0.87

 

$

0.87

 

Cash payments(1)

 

$

149.9

 

$

122.4

 

$

101.3

 

DRIP payments(1)(2)

 

$

50.8

 

$

45.5

 

$

30.4

 

In aggregate(1)(2)

 

$

200.6

 

$

167.9

 

$

131.7

 

 

(1)

The exchange rate used to convert the dividends to C$ is the noon rate posted by the Bank of Canada on the day before the dividend declaration date.

(2)

For 2016, 2015 and 2014, includes DRIP payments which were satisfied by the issuance of 588,182, 750,111 and 534,104 Common Shares respectively.

Franco-Nevada has adopted a dividend policy to pay an adequate sustainable dividend as determined by its Board of Directors to qualify its Common Shares for large generalist institutional funds. In July 2010, Franco-Nevada began to declare and pay monthly dividends and, effective Q2 2014, the Board of Directors began to pay dividends on a quarterly basis.  The Board of Directors may change the dividend policy at any time at its sole discretion and there is no assurance that Franco-Nevada will be able to pay any dividends or sustain any level of dividend payments.  It is expected that the Board of Directors will conduct periodic reviews of Franco-Nevada’s dividend policy.

On July 9, 2013, Franco-Nevada adopted a DRIP to provide, among other things, eligible holders of Franco-Nevada’s Common Shares with a means to reinvest dividends declared and payable to them as shareholders (less any withholding tax) in additional Common Shares of Franco-Nevada.  Currently, such Common Shares are issued from treasury at a 3% discount to the market price.  The discount may be adjusted in future but cannot exceed 5%.  Shareholders were able to participate in the DRIP starting with the October 2013 dividend payment.

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

The authorized share capital of Franco-Nevada consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares of which, as of March 21, 2017, 178,483,895 Common Shares and no preferred shares were outstanding.

Common Shares

Each Common Share carries the right to one vote at all meetings of shareholders of Franco-Nevada. There are no special rights or restrictions of any nature attached to the Common Shares. All Common Shares rank equally as to dividends, voting powers and participation in assets upon liquidation of Franco-Nevada.

Preferred Shares

The preferred shares may be issued in one or more series, each series to consist of such number of shares as may, before the issue thereof, be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. The directors shall determine before the issue thereof the designations, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the preferred shares of each series including the rate or amount of dividends or the method of calculating dividends, the dates of payment thereof, the redemption and/or purchase prices and terms and conditions of redemption and/or purchase, any voting rights, any conversion rights and any sinking fund or other provisions.

The preferred shares of each series will, with respect to payment of dividends and the distribution of assets in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, rank on a parity with the preferred shares of every other series and be entitled to preference over the Common Shares and over any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares. The preferred shares of any series may also be given such other preferences over the Common Shares and over any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares as may be fixed by the directors.

Warrants

Franco-Nevada has outstanding certain warrants to purchase Common Shares, of which the following class is listed and posted for trading.

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2017 Warrants

The Corporation has outstanding as of the date hereof 6,508,524 warrants, each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Common Share upon payment of C$75.00 until June 16, 2017 (the “2017 Warrants”).  In addition, the Corporation has issued one special warrant which is exchangeable into 2,000,000 2017 Warrants upon the holder achieving certain permitting, development and financing criteria.  The 2017 Warrants are listed and posted for trading on the TSX under the symbol “FNV.WT.A”.

MARKET FOR SECURITIES

The Common Shares of Franco-Nevada are listed and posted for trading on the TSX and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in each case under the symbol “FNV”.

The 2017 Warrants are listed and posted for trading on the TSX under the symbol “FNV.WT.A”.

Trading Price and Volume

The following table sets forth the high and low prices and volumes for the Common Shares traded on the TSX and on the NYSE for the most recently completed financial year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares TSX

 

Common Shares NYSE

 

 

    

High C$

    

Low C$

    

Volume

    

High $

    

Low $

    

Volume

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January

 

70.12

 

58.67

 

14,013,027

 

49.68

 

41.47

 

20,153,978

 

February

 

85.86

 

60.90

 

26,993,580

 

62.09

 

43.33

 

36,711,925

 

March

 

88.89

 

74.50

 

23,212,624

 

68.40

 

55.55

 

28,368,539

 

April

 

90.25

 

77.63

 

14,885,185

 

71.48

 

59.52

 

19,872,318

 

May

 

91.61

 

79.82

 

13,400,574

 

71.24

 

60.77

 

19,320,160

 

June

 

98.94

 

82.78

 

13,978,108

 

76.38

 

63.19

 

22,617,677

 

July

 

104.19

 

94.30

 

9,584,599

 

80.22

 

71.27

 

11,976,237

 

August

 

105.69

 

90.25

 

9,480,402

 

81.16

 

68.68

 

13,540,176

 

September

 

99.53

 

90.38

 

10,192,592

 

76.79

 

68.75

 

14,690,314

 

October

 

92.11

 

81.90

 

10,848,097

 

70.18

 

61.76

 

14,270,560

 

November

 

92.84

 

73.16

 

16,737,166

 

69.36

 

53.87

 

20,984,536

 

December

 

84.24

 

71.44

 

16,794,138

 

62.64

 

53.31

 

21,607,630

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January

 

86.28

 

79.71

 

11,453,168

 

65.71

 

59.30

 

14,173,909

 

February

 

90.46

 

83.31

 

10,783,261

 

69.06

 

63.59

 

11,354,992

 

March (1-21)

 

88.65

 

81.01

 

9,284,895

 

66.56

 

60.10

 

12,547,531

 

 

The following table sets forth the high and low prices and volumes for the 2017 Warrants traded on the TSX for the most recently completed financial year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017 Warrants

 

 

    

High C$

    

Low C$

    

Volume

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January

 

10.80

 

7.35

 

296,395

 

February

 

18.33

 

7.90

 

1,108,201

 

March

 

20.48

 

12.00

 

427,710

 

April

 

21.60

 

13.50

 

376,067

 

May

 

22.51

 

14.80

 

275,673

 

June

 

28.50

 

16.60

 

247,364

 

July

 

32.77

 

25.00

 

177,895

 

August

 

33.01

 

21.90

 

249,401

 

September

 

28.95

 

21.76

 

139,610

 

October

 

22.35

 

18.18

 

62,137

 

November

 

22.50

 

10.87

 

48,609

 

December

 

14.95

 

8.11

 

140,295

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January

 

14.20

 

11.08

 

407,220

 

February

 

16.80

 

11.14

 

175,527

 

March (1-21)

 

14.25

 

8.88

 

175,053

 

 

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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The following table sets forth, as at the date hereof, the name, province or state and country of residence, position held with Franco-Nevada and principal occupation of each director and executive officer of Franco-Nevada:

 

 

 

 

 

Name and Municipality of Residence

    

Position with Franco-Nevada(1)

    

Principal Occupation

 

 

 

 

 

Pierre Lassonde

 

Director and Chairman

 

Chair, Franco-Nevada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Harquail

 

Director, President &

 

President and Chief Executive

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Officer, Franco-Nevada

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Albanese(3)

 

Director

 

Chief Executive Officer,

Hillsborough, New Jersey, U.S.A.

 

 

 

Vedanta Resources plc

 

 

 

 

 

Derek W. Evans(3)

 

Director

 

President and CEO, Pengrowth

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

 

 

 

Energy Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

Graham Farquharson(2)

 

Director

 

President, Strathcona Mineral

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

Services Limited

 

 

 

 

 

Catharine Farrow

 

Director

 

Chief Executive Officer, TMAC

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

Resources Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Louis Gignac(2)

 

Director

 

President, G Mining Services Inc.

Brossard, Quebec, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Randall Oliphant(3)

 

Director

 

Corporate Director

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hon. David R. Peterson(2)

 

Director

 

Chairman, Cassels Brock &

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

Blackwell LLP

 

 

 

 

 

Sandip Rana

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Chief Financial Officer, Franco-Nevada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Brink

 

Senior Vice President, Business

 

Senior Vice President, Business

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Development

 

Development, Franco-Nevada

 

 

 

 

 

Lloyd Hong

 

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

 

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

Secretary, Franco-Nevada


(1)All of the directors have served since November 2007 with the exception of Derek Evans, Tom Albanese and Catharine Farrow who were appointed in August 2008, August 2013 and May 2015 respectively.

(2)Member of the Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee.

(3)Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Each director’s term of office expires at the next annual meeting of shareholders of Franco-Nevada or when his or her successor is duly elected or appointed, unless his or her term ends earlier in accordance with the articles or by-laws of Franco-Nevada, he or she resigns from office or he or she becomes disqualified to act as a director of Franco-Nevada.

As of the date hereof, the directors and executive officers of Franco-Nevada, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over an aggregate of 3,966,131 Common Shares, representing approximately 2.2% of the Common Shares outstanding.

Biographical information regarding the directors and executive officers of Franco-Nevada is provided as follows:

Pierre Lassonde, Director and Chair —  Pierre Lassonde is the independent Chair of the Board.  Mr. Lassonde formerly served as President of Newmont from 2002 to 2006 and as a director and Vice-Chair of Newmont until November 30, 2007.  Previously, Mr. Lassonde served as a director and President (1982 to 2002) and Co-CEO (1999 to 2002) of Old Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Lassonde also served as President and CEO of Euro-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited from 1985 to 1999, prior to its amalgamation with Old Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Lassonde served as a director of Normandy from 2001 to 2002 and of New Gold Inc. from 2008 to 2016.  Mr. Lassonde is past Chair and a past director of the World Gold Council, past Chair of the Quebec National Art Museum and a director of Enghouse Systems Limited.  Mr. Lassonde received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute in 1984, a P. Eng (Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario) in 1976, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah in 1973, a B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) from Ecole Polytechnique in 1971

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and a B.A. from Seminaire de St. Hyacinthe/Université de Montréal in 1967.  Mr. Lassonde was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2002, was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2013 and was appointed Chair of the Canadian Council for the Arts in July 2015.

David Harquail, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director —  David Harquail is President & CEO and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  He served as Executive Vice President of Newmont (2006 to 2007) and previously served as President and Managing Director of Newmont Capital, the merchant banking division of Newmont (2002 to 2006).  Prior to the acquisition by Newmont of Old Franco-Nevada in 2002, Mr. Harquail was with Old Franco-Nevada for a period of 15 years with the final position of Senior Vice President responsible for the metals royalty division and corporate development.  He is on the board of the World Gold Council and has also held roles as President and CEO of Redstone Resources Inc., as a director of Inco Limited, Echo Bay Mines Limited, Kinross Gold Corporation and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and as a task force advisor to the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Mr. Harquail holds a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of Toronto, an MBA from McGill University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.  He is also a major benefactor of the School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) at Laurentian University in Sudbury.

Tom Albanese, Director — Tom Albanese is CEO and a director of Vedanta Resources plc and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Albanese is also CEO and a director of Vedanta Limited (formerly known as SesaSterlite Ltd.), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc. From 2007 to January 2013, Mr. Albanese was CEO of Rio Tinto plc.  Mr. Albanese previously served on the boards of Ivanhoe Mines Limited, Palabora Mining Company and Turquoise Hill Resources Limited.  Mr. Albanese holds a Master’s of Science degree in Mining Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mineral Economics both from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Derek W. Evans, Director — Derek Evans is President and CEO of Pengrowth Energy Corporation (an oil and natural gas company), and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  From May to September 2009, Mr. Evans was President and Chief Operating Officer of Pengrowth Energy Trust.  Mr. Evans served as President and CEO of Focus Energy Trust from May 2002 until March 2008.  Mr. Evans has over 30 years of experience in a variety of operational and senior management positions in the oil and gas business in Western Canada.  Mr. Evans holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta.  Mr. Evans is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Graham Farquharson, Director — Graham Farquharson is President of Strathcona Mineral Services Limited (a mining consulting firm) and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Farquharson previously served on the boards of Placer Dome Inc., Cambior Inc., St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. and several other mining companies. In addition, Mr. Farquharson is the Chair of the Canadian Mineral Industry Education Foundation.  Mr. Farquharson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Alberta, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Queen’s University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.  Mr. Farquharson was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2010.

Dr. Catharine Farrow, Director — Dr. Catharine Farrow is CEO and a director of TMAC Resources Inc. (a gold exploration and mining company) and President of FarExGeoMine Ltd. (a private consultancy) and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  In addition, Dr. Farrow is also an advisory board member of the Laurentian University Goodman School of Mines. Dr. Farrow previously served as Chief Operating Officer of KGHM International Ltd. (formerly Quadra FNX Mining Company Inc.).  Dr. Farrow is a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum, a fellow member of the Society of Economic Geologists and is an Adjunct Professor at Laurentian University.  She holds a Doctorate in Earth Sciences from Carleton University, a Master’s degree in Geology from Acadia University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Mount Allison University.

Louis Gignac, Director — Louis Gignac is Chair of G Mining Services Inc. (a private consultancy) and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Gignac previously served as President, CEO and a director of Cambior Inc. from its creation in 1986 until its acquisition by IAMGOLD Corporation in 2006. Mr. Gignac previously held management positions with Falconbridge Copper Company and Exxon Minerals Company and has served as a director of several companies including St Andrew Goldfields Ltd., Marengo Mining Limited and Gaz Métro Inc.  Mr. Gignac also served as a professor in mining engineering at Laval University from 1979 to 1981.  Mr. Gignac serves as a director of Domtar Corporation but will not be standing for re-election to the Domtar board and will cease to be a director as of May 3, 2017.  Mr. Gignac is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.  Mr. Gignac holds a Doctorate of Engineering in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla, a Master’s degree in Mineral Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Laval University.  Mr. Gignac was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2016.

Randall Oliphant, Director — Randall Oliphant is a director of Franco-Nevada.  Mr. Oliphant serves as a director of New Gold Inc., WesternZagros Resources Ltd. and is also a member of the advisory board of Metalmark Capital LLC.  Mr. Oliphant is the current Chairman of the World Gold Council and has also served on the boards and advisory boards of a number of companies and not-for-profit organizations.  Mr. Oliphant held positions with Barrick Gold Corporation from 1987 to 2003 and served as Barrick’s President and CEO from 1999 to 2003.  He served as New Gold’s Executive Chairman from 2009 to 2017.  Mr. Oliphant received his Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1984 from the University of Toronto and his Chartered Professional

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Accountant, CA designation in 1986.  Mr. Oliphant received the FCPA, FCA designation in 2016, the accounting profession’s highest distinction in recognition of his significant career achievements and contributions to the community.

Hon. David R. Peterson, Director — David Peterson is Senior Counsel at the law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and is a director of Franco-Nevada.  He was the Premier of the Province of Ontario from 1985 to 1990.  He was the founding Chair of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association and was the Chair of the successful Toronto Bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games and was the Chair of the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games Organizing Committee.  Mr. Peterson also serves as a director of Rogers Communications Inc. and VersaPay Corporation.  Mr. Peterson is Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Toronto and a director of St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation.  Mr. Peterson holds an LL.B. from the University of Toronto, was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1969, appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1980 and summoned by Her Majesty to the Privy Council in 1992.

Sandip Rana, Chief Financial Officer — Sandip Rana rejoined Franco-Nevada in April 2010. He previously served in treasurer and controller roles at the original Franco-Nevada until 2002 and then acted as an international controller for Newmont Mining Corporation. From 2003 to April 2010, Mr. Rana held financial roles at Four Seasons Hotels Limited where he most recently served as Vice-President Corporate Finance. Mr. Rana holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA.

Paul Brink, Senior Vice President, Business Development — Paul Brink, Senior Vice President, Business Development has been with Franco-Nevada since its inception. He previously held the position of Director of Corporate Development at Newmont Capital and has additional experience in mining investment banking and in project financing. Mr. Brink holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand and a Master’s degree in Management Studies from Oxford University.

Lloyd Hong, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary — Lloyd Hong, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, joined Franco-Nevada in December 2012. He previously was the Senior VicePresident, Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Uranium One Inc. Prior to that, he was a partner with the Canadian law firm of Davis LLP (now DLA Piper (Canada) LLP) with a practice focused on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Hong holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Queen’s University. Mr. Hong is a member of The Law Society of Upper Canada and The Law Society of British Columbia.

Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions

Except as set out below, no director or executive officer of Franco-Nevada (or where applicable, personal holding company of a director or executive officer):

(a)

is, as at the date hereof, or has been, within 10 years before the date hereof, a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company (including the Company) that:

(i)

was subject to an order that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer, or

(ii)

was subject to an order that was issued after the director or executive officer ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or

(b)

is, as at the date hereof, or has been, within 10 years before the date hereof, a director or executive officer of any company (including the Company) that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement, or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver-manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or

(c)

has, within 10 years before the date hereof, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or  had a receiver, receiver-manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director or executive officer; or

(d)

has been subject to:

(i)

any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority; or

(ii)

any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision.

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Derek Evans was a director (until his resignation in January 2016) of a private oil and gas company that sought protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) in May 2016.

For the purposes of the above, “order” means:  (i) a cease trade order; (ii) an order similar to a cease trade order, or (iii) an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation, and, with respect to each, was in effect more than 30 consecutive days.

Conflicts of Interest

In the opinion of management of Franco-Nevada, there are no existing or potential conflicts of interest among Franco-Nevada, its directors, officers or other insiders of Franco-Nevada, other than as described in the following paragraph.  Various officers, directors or other insiders of the Corporation may hold senior positions with other entities, including entities involved in the resource industry or may otherwise be involved in transactions within the resource industry and may develop other interests outside the Corporation.  In the event that any such conflict of interest arises (or could potentially arise) for a director, such director will be required to disclose the conflict to a meeting of the directors of the Corporation and abstain from voting for or against the approval of such participation or such terms.  In the event that any such conflict of interest arises (or could potentially arise) for an officer or other insider of the Corporation, such person will be required to disclose the conflict to the Chief Legal Officer and abstain from participating in any discussions related to such matter and the Board will be apprised of such conflict.  In appropriate cases, the Corporation will establish a special committee of independent directors to review a matter in which several directors, or management, may have a conflict.  Any decision made by any of such directors involving the Corporation will be required to be made in accordance with their duties and obligations to deal honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders.

Randall Oliphant is a director of New Gold Inc., a payor of two of Franco-Nevada’s royalty interests.  Conflicts of interest of this director could arise from time to time in his capacity as a director of this third party.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS

There are no outstanding material legal proceedings to which Franco-Nevada or any of its subsidiaries is a party or was a party to during fiscal 2016 or that any of its properties or assets is subject or was subject to, during fiscal 2016, and no proceedings are known to be contemplated against Franco-Nevada, any of its subsidiaries or any of their property or assets.

There have been no penalties or sanctions imposed against Franco-Nevada by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority during fiscal 2016 and there have been no other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body against Franco-Nevada that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision. Franco-Nevada has not entered into any settlement agreement before a court relating to securities legislation or with a securities regulatory authority during fiscal 2016.

INTERESTS OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS

No director or executive officer of Franco-Nevada, any other insider of Franco-Nevada or any associate or affiliate of any of such individuals or companies has any material interest, directly or indirectly, in any transaction within the three most recently completed financial years or during the current financial year that has materially affected Franco-Nevada or is reasonably expected to materially affect Franco-Nevada.

REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT

The registrar and transfer agent for the Common Shares is Computershare Investor Services Inc. at its principal office in Toronto, Ontario and Computershare Investor Services at its principal office in Golden, Colorado.

The warrant agent for the 2017 Warrants is Computershare Trust Company of Canada Limited at its principal office in Toronto, Ontario.

MATERIAL CONTRACTS

The following are the material contracts entered into by Franco-Nevada since October 17, 2007 (date of incorporation) and still in effect or entered into since the beginning of Franco-Nevada’s most recently completed financial year, other than material contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business (unless otherwise required to be disclosed):

1.

a warrant indenture dated June 16, 2009 and supplemented June 15, 2010 between Franco-Nevada and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as warrant agent, pursuant to which the 2017 Warrants were created and issued and by which they are governed;

2.

the 2014 Underwriting Agreement relating to the public offering in August 2014 described under “General Development of Franco-Nevada’s Business — 2014 — Equity Financing”; and

3.

the 2016 Underwriting Agreement relating to the public offering in February 2016 described under “General Development of Franco-Nevada’s Business — 2016 — Equity Financing.

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A copy of each material contract is available on SEDAR under Franco-Nevada’s profile at www.sedar.com.

EXPERTS

Certain technical and scientific information contained in this AIF, including in respect of the Antapaccay project, the Antamina project, the Candelaria project and the Cobre Panama project was reviewed and approved in accordance with NI 43-101 by Phil Wilson, C.Eng., Vice President, Technical of the Corporation and a “Qualified Person” as defined in NI 43-101.

In addition, disclosure in this AIF for the reserves assessment and evaluation of the oil & gas reserves including the Weyburn Unit, Midale Unit and Edson Properties dated March 9, 2017, with an effective date of December 31, 2016, was prepared by GLJ for Franco-Nevada in accordance with NI 51-101.

To the knowledge of Franco-Nevada, each of these experts held less than 1% of the outstanding securities of the Corporation or of any associate or affiliate thereof as of the date hereof, when they prepared the technical information contained in this AIF or following the preparation of such technical information. None of the aforementioned firms or persons received, or will receive, any direct or indirect interest in any securities of the Corporation or of any associate or affiliate thereof in connection with the preparation of such technical information.  Other than Phil Wilson, Vice President, Technical of the Corporation, none of the aforementioned firms or persons, nor any directors, officers or employees of such firms, are currently, or are expected to be elected, appointed or employed as, a director, officer or employee of the Corporation, or of any associate or affiliate of the Corporation.

Franco-Nevada’s auditors are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  They have advised Franco-Nevada that they are independent with respect to Franco-Nevada within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520 Auditor Independence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information relating to Franco-Nevada is available electronically on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov and on its website at www.franco-nevada.com.  The metric conversion table, listing of certain oil & gas terms, glossary of non-technical terms and glossary of technical terms are generally available on Franco-Nevada’s website.

Additional information, including directors’ and officers’ remuneration and indebtedness, principal holders of Franco-Nevada’s securities and securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, will be contained in Franco-Nevada’s management information circular for its annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 9, 2017.  For information relating to compensation and corporate governance related matters, please see “Statement of Executive Compensation” and “Statement of Governance Practices”, respectively, in such circular.

Additional financial information is provided in Franco-Nevada’s financial statements and MD&A for its most recently completed financial year.

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE INFORMATION

The following information is provided in accordance with Form 52-110F1 under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 52-110 — Audit Committees (“NI 52-110”).

Audit and Risk Committee Charter

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter (the “Charter”) is attached as Appendix C to this AIF.  The Charter was last updated effective March 24, 2011 with minor revisions.

With respect to risk management, the Charter provides that the Audit and Risk Committee (the “ARC”) will generally review with management the Company’s significant risks and exposures and the steps management has taken to manage, monitor and control such risks and exposures. The ARC will also more specifically review the Company’s principal business, political, financial, litigation and control risks and exposures with a view to ensuring that such risks and exposures are being effectively managed, monitored or controlled. For more information regarding the ARC’s responsibilities relating to risk management, please see Appendix C to this AIF.

Composition of the Audit and Risk Committee

As of December 31, 2016, the ARC was composed of the following three directors: Derek Evans, Tom Albanese and Randall Oliphant, Chair.  Each director was and is considered “independent” and “financially literate” (as such terms are defined in NI 52-110, the rules of the NYSE and Rule 10A-3 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Relevant Education and Experience

Each member of the ARC is financially literate, i.e., has the ability to read and understand financial statements. Collectively, the ARC has the education and experience to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Charter, including those relating to risk

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management. The education and current and past experience of each ARC member that is relevant to the performance of his responsibilities as an ARC member is summarized below:

Education and Experience (Past and Present)

 

 

Tom Albanese

CEO of Vedanta Resources plc and Vedanta Limited (formerly known as SesaSterlite Ltd.) (April 1, 2014-present)

 

Currently serving as Chair of Vedanta Limited’s Risk Management Committee

 

Previous Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto plc

 

Previous Chair of Rio Tinto plc Risk Committee

 

 

Derek Evans

President, CEO and Director, Pengrowth Energy Corporation (2009-present)

 

President, CEO and Director of Focus Energy Trust (2002-2008)

 

Senior Executive of Renaissance Energy (16 years)

 

Member, Institute of Corporate Directors

 

 

Randall Oliphant

Director of New Gold Inc. (2009-present)

 

Former Executive Chair of New Gold Inc. (2009-2017)

 

Chief Financial Officer of Barrick Gold Corporation (1994-1999)

 

Currently serving on the audit committee of WesternZagros Resources Ltd.

 

FCPA, FCA (2016)

 

Chartered Professional Accountant, CA (1986)

 

Bachelor of Commerce (with honours), University of Toronto, 1984

 

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the ARC, has adopted policies and procedures regarding services provided by external auditors (collectively, the “Auditor Independence Policy”). Under the Auditor Independence Policy, specific proposals for audit services and permitted non-audit services must be pre-approved by the ARC. The ARC may delegate to any one or more of its members pre-approval authority (other than pre-approval of the annual audit service engagement). Any approvals granted under this delegated authority must be presented to the ARC at its next meeting. The Auditor Independence Policy also provides that the ARC may pre-approve services (other than the annual audit service engagement) without the requirement for a specific proposal where the scope and parameters of such services and their attendant fees are clearly defined. The ARC must be informed in writing at its next scheduled meeting of any engagement of the external auditor to provide services in such circumstances. The Auditor Independence Policy deems de minimus non-audit services to have been pre-approved by the ARC in limited circumstances and subject to certain conditions being met.

The Auditor Independence Policy prohibits the external auditors from providing any of the following types of non-audit services:

bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements;

financial information systems design and implementation;

appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinion, or contribution-in-kind reports;

actuarial services;

internal audit outsourcing services;

management functions or human resources services;

corporate finance or other services;

broker-dealer, investment advisor or investment banking services;

legal services; and

any other service that under applicable law and generally accepted auditing standards cannot be provided by an external auditor.

The Auditor Independence Policy provides that the external auditor should not be precluded from providing tax or advisory services that do not fall within any the categories described above, unless the provision of those services would reasonably be expected to compromise the independence of the external auditor.

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Reliance on Certain Exemptions

At no time since the commencement of Franco-Nevada’s most recently completed financial year has Franco-Nevada relied on any exemption from NI 52-110.

Audit Committee Oversight

At no time since the commencement of Franco-Nevada’s most recently completed financial year was a recommendation of the ARC to nominate or compensate an external auditor not adopted by the Board of Directors of Franco-Nevada.

Fees

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was paid fees from the Corporation as detailed below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

December 31, 2016

  

  

December 31, 2015

 

Audit Fees

 

 

C$

470,845

 

 

C$

634,212

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

 

C$

243,000

 

 

C$

57,000

 

Tax Fees

 

 

C$

NIL

 

 

C$

NIL

 

Other Fees

 

 

C$

NIL

 

 

C$

NIL

 

Total Fees

 

 

C$

713,845

 

 

C$

691,212

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, “Audit-Related Fees” noted above included C$175,000 and C$68,000 for services related to: (i) the Corporation’s shelf prospectus and equity issue, and (ii) the French translation of documents, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2015, “Audit-Related Fees” noted above included C$57,000 for services related to the French translation of documents.

 

 

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APPENDIX A

FORM 51-101F2

Reports on Reserves Data

by

Independent Qualified Reserves Evaluator or Auditor

 

 

 

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FORM 51-101F2

REPORT ON RESERVES DATA

BY

INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED RESERVES EVALUATOR OR AUDITOR

To the board of directors of Franco-Nevada Corporation (the “Company”):

1.

We have evaluated the Company’s reserves data as at December 31, 2016. The reserves data are estimates of proved reserves and probable reserves and related future net revenue as at December 31, 2016, estimated using forecast prices and costs.

2.

The reserves data are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the reserves data based on our evaluation.

3.

We carried out our evaluation in accordance with standards set out in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook as amended from time to time (the “COGE Handbook”) maintained by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter).

4.

Those standards require that we plan and perform an evaluation to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the reserves data are free of material misstatement. An evaluation also includes assessing whether the reserves data are in accordance with principles and definitions presented in the COGE Handbook.

5.

The following table shows the net present value of future net revenue (before deduction of income taxes) attributed to proved plus probable reserves, estimated using forecast prices and costs and calculated using a discount rate of 10 percent, included in the reserves data of the Company evaluated for the year ended December 31, 2016, and identifies the respective portions thereof that we have evaluated and reported on to the Company’s board of directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Independent

 

 

 

Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualified

 

Effective

 

(Country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserves

 

Date of

 

or Foreign

 

Net present Value of Future Net Revenue

 

Evaluator

 

Evaluation

 

Geographic

 

(before income taxes, 10% discount rate –M$)

 

or Auditor

    

Report

    

Area)

    

Audited

    

Evaluated

    

Reviewed

    

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLJ Petroleum Consultants

 

December 31, 2016

 

Canada

 

 

469,980

 

 

469,980

 

 

6.

In our opinion, the reserves data evaluated by us have, in all material respects, been determined and are in accordance with the COGE Handbook, consistently applied. We express no opinion on the reserves data that we reviewed but did not audit or evaluate.

7.

We have no responsibility to update our reports referred to in paragraph 5 for events and circumstances occurring after the effective date of our reports.

8.

Because the reserves data are based on judgements regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material.

Executed as to our report referred to above:

GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 9, 2017

 

 

“Originally Signed by “

 

Tim R. Freeborn, P. Eng.

 

Vice President

 

 

 

 

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APPENDIX B

FORM 51-101F3

REPORT OF MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTORS ON OIL AND GAS DISCLOSURE

Management of Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada”) is responsible for the preparation and disclosure of information with respect to Franco-Nevada’s oil and gas activities in accordance with securities regulatory requirements. This information includes reserves data.

An independent qualified reserves evaluator has evaluated Franco-Nevada’s reserves data. The report of the independent qualified reserves evaluator is presented in Appendix A of this Annual Information Form.

The Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors of Franco-Nevada has:

(a)reviewed Franco-Nevada’s procedures for providing information to the independent qualified reserves evaluator;

(b)met with the independent qualified reserves evaluator to determine whether any restrictions affected the ability of the independent qualified reserves evaluator to report without reservation; and

(c)reviewed the reserves data with management and independent qualified reserves evaluator.

The Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors of Franco-Nevada has reviewed the procedures for assembling and reporting other information associated with oil and gas activities and has reviewed that information with management. The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit and Risk Committee has approved:

(a)the content and filing with securities regulatory authorities of Form 51-101F1 containing reserves data and other oil and gas information;

(b)the filing of Form 51-101F2 which is the report of the independent qualified reserves evaluator on the reserves data; and

(c)the content and filing of this report.

Because the reserves data are based on judgments regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material.

DATED as of this 22nd day of March, 2017.

 

 

 

 

(signed) “David Harquail”

 

(signed) “Jason O’Connell”

 

David Harquail President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Jason O’Connell
Vice President, Oil & Gas

 

 

 

 

(signed) “Randall Oliphant”

 

(signed) “Derek Evans”

 

Randall Oliphant
Director

Derek Evans
Director

 

 

 

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APPENDIX C

FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHARTER

PURPOSE

The Audit and Risk Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors of Franco-Nevada Corporation (the “Company”) to assist the Board of Directors in its oversight and evaluation of:

the quality and integrity of the financial statements of the Company,

the compliance by the Company with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of financial disclosure,

the qualification, independence and performance of the Company’s independent auditors,

the performance of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer,

risk management oversight,

the compliance by the Company with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of its oil and gas disclosure, and

the qualification, independence and performance of the Company’s qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor.

In addition, the Audit and Risk Committee provides an avenue for communication between the independent auditor, financial management, other employees and the Board of Directors concerning accounting and auditing matters.

The Audit and Risk Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention (and termination) and oversight of the work of the independent auditor (including oversight of the resolution of any disagreements between management and the independent auditor regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing audit reports or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company.

The Audit and Risk Committee is not responsible for:

planning or conducting audits,

certifying or determining the completeness or accuracy of the Company’s financial statements or that those financial statements are in accordance with applicable accounting principles or standards, or

guaranteeing the report of the Company’s independent auditor.

The fundamental responsibility for the Company’s financial statements and disclosure rests with management. It is not the duty of the Audit and Risk Committee to conduct investigations, to itself resolve disagreements (if any) between management and the independent auditor or to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

REPORTS

The Audit and Risk Committee shall report to the Board of Directors of the Company on a regular basis and, in any event, before the public disclosure by the Company of its quarterly and annual financial results. The reports of the Audit and Risk Committee shall include any issues of which the Committee is aware with respect to the quality or integrity of the Company’s financial statements, its compliance with legal or regulatory requirements in respect of financial matters and disclosure, and the performance and independence of the Company’s independent auditor.

The Committee shall also prepare, as required by applicable law, any committee report required for inclusion in the Company’s publicly filed documents.

COMPOSITION

The members of the Audit and Risk Committee shall be three or more individuals who are appointed (and may be replaced) by the Board of Directors of the Company on the recommendation of the Company’s Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee. Each of the members of the Audit and Risk Committee shall be “independent” and “financially literate” within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 — Audit Committees (“NI 52-110”) and any other securities legislation and stock exchange rules applicable to the Company, and as confirmed by the Board of Directors using its business judgment. In addition, at least one member of the Audit and Risk Committee shall be a “financial expert” as determined by the Board of Directors in its business judgment. No member of the Audit and Risk Committee shall accept (directly or indirectly) any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, the “Franco-Nevada Group”) (other than remuneration for acting in his or her capacity as a director) or be an “affiliated entity” within the meaning of NI 52‑110.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Independent Auditors

The Audit and Risk Committee shall:

·

Recommend to the Board of Directors the independent auditor to be nominated for the purpose of preparing or issuing an auditor’s report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company and the compensation of the independent auditor;

·

Recommend to the Board of Directors any change of the independent auditor, and oversee any such change to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and applicable securities legislation;

·

Require and obtain confirmation from the independent auditor that it ultimately is accountable, and will report directly, to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company;

·

Oversee the work of the independent auditor engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an auditor’s report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company, including the resolution of disagreements between management and the external auditor regarding financial reporting;

·

Pre-approve all audit and permitted non-audit services provided to the Company and its subsidiary entities by the independent auditor, including adopting policies and procedures for the pre-approval of the retention thereof (subject to any restrictions on such services imposed by applicable securities legislation) and including procedures for the delegation of authority to provide such approval to one or more members of the Audit and Risk Committee; and

·

At least annually, review the qualifications, performance and independence of the independent auditor. In doing so, the Audit and Risk Committee should, among other things, undertake the measures set forth in Schedule “A”.

The Financial Statements, Audit Process and Related Disclosure

The Audit and Risk Committee shall:

·

As may be delegated by the Board of Directors, review, approve and authorize the issuance of the Company’s interim financial statements, MD&A and interim earnings press releases before the Company publicly discloses this information;

·

Review and recommend to the Board of Directors for approval the Company’s annual financial statements, MD&A and press releases before the Company publicly discloses the information; and

·

Be satisfied that adequate procedures are in place for the review of the Company’s public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Company’s financial statements and will periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures.

The Audit and Risk Committee shall also, as it determines to be appropriate:

·

Review with management and the independent auditor,

·

the planning and staffing of the audit by the independent auditor,

·

financial information and any earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies, recognizing that this review and discussion may be done generally (consisting of a discussion of the types of information to be disclosed and the types of presentations to be made) and need not take place in advance of the disclosure of each release or provision of guidance,

·

any significant financial reporting issues and judgments made in connection with the preparation of the Company’s financial statements, including any significant changes in the selection or application of accounting principles or standards, any major issues regarding auditing principles and practices, and the adequacy of internal controls that could significantly affect the Company’s financial statements, as raised by the independent auditor, and review management’s response thereto,

·

all critical accounting policies and practices used,

·

all alternative treatments of financial information by applicable accounting principles or standards that have been discussed with management, ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the independent auditor,

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·

the use of “pro forma” or “adjusted” information that is not consistent with applicable accounting principles or standards,

·

the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as any off-balance sheet structures, transactions, arrangements and obligations (contingent or otherwise), on the Company’s financial statements,

·

any disclosures concerning any weaknesses or any deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls or disclosure controls made to the Audit and Risk Committee by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer during their certification process for forms filed with applicable securities regulators, and

·

the adequacy of the Franco-Nevada Group’s internal accounting controls and management information systems and its financial, auditing and accounting organizations and personnel and any special steps adopted in light of any material control deficiencies.

·

Review with the independent auditor,

·

the quality as well as the acceptability of the accounting principles or standards that have been applied,

·

any problems or difficulties the independent auditor may have encountered during the provision of its audit-related services, including any restrictions on the scope of activities or access to requested information and any significant disagreements with management, any management letter provided by the independent auditor or other material communication (including any schedules of unadjusted differences) to management and the Company’s response to that letter or communication, and

·

any changes to the Company’s significant auditing and accounting principles, standards and practices suggested by the independent auditor to members of management.

Risk Management Oversight

The Audit and Risk Committee shall:

·

Generally review with management the Franco-Nevada Group’s significant risks and exposures and the steps management has taken to manage, monitor and control such risks and exposures.

·

More specifically review the Company’s principal business, political, financial, litigation and control risks and exposures with a view to ensuring that such risks and exposures are being effectively managed, monitored or controlled by:

·

reviewing the Company’s risk philosophy as set forth by management and the Board of Directors,

·

reviewing management’s assessment of the significant risks and exposures facing the Company,

·

reviewing management’s policies, plans, processes and programs to manage and control significant risks and exposures, including the Company’s loss prevention policies, disaster response and recovery programs, corporate liability protection programs for directors and officer and any other insurance programs, as applicable,

·

receiving regular reports from management regarding the development and implementation of its policies, plans, processes and programs to manage, monitor and control significant risks and exposures, and

·

if the Audit and Risk Committee deems it appropriate, requesting the independent auditor’s opinion of management’s assessment of significant risks facing the Company and how effectively they are managed, monitored and controlled.

Oil and Gas Reserves

The Audit and Risk Committee shall:

·

Recommend to the Board of Directors the appointment of the qualified oil and gas reserves evaluators or auditors, who must be independent of the Company and who will report to the Board of Directors and the Committee on the Company’s oil and gas reserves data.

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·

Review, with reasonable frequency, the Company’s procedures relating to the disclosure of information with respect to oil and gas activities, including its procedures for complying with applicable disclosure requirements and restrictions.

·

Review each appointment of the Company’s qualified oil and gas reserves evaluators or auditors, and in the case of any proposed change in such appointment, determine the reasons for the proposal and whether there have been disputes between the appointed qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor and management of the Company.

·

Review, with reasonable frequency, the Company’s procedures for providing information to the qualified oil and gas reserves evaluators or auditors who report on oil and gas reserves data.

·

Prior to approving the filing of oil and gas reserves data and the report of the qualified oil and gas reserves evaluators or auditors meet with management and each qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor to:

·

determine whether any restrictions affect the ability of the qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor to report on the oil and gas reserves data without reservation; and

·

review the oil and gas reserves data and the report of the qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor thereon.

·

Recommend to the Board of Directors whether to approve:

·

the content and filing of the statement of oil and gas reserves data and other required information,

·

the filing of the report of the independent qualified oil and gas reserves evaluator or auditor, and

·

the content and filing of the required report of management and the directors.

Compliance

The Audit and Risk Committee shall:

·

Establish procedures for:

·

the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and

·

the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Franco-Nevada Group of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.

·

Review and approve clear policies for the hiring by the Franco-Nevada Group of partners, employees or former partners or employees of the present and former independent auditor of the Company.

The Audit and Risk Committee shall also, as it determines appropriate:

·

Obtain reports from the Chief Financial Officer, other members of management and the independent auditor that the Company’s subsidiary/foreign affiliated entities are in conformity with applicable legal requirements and the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including disclosures of insider and affiliated party transactions.

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Review with the Chief Financial Officer, other members of management and the independent auditor any correspondence with regulators or governmental agencies and any employee complaints or published reports, which raise material issues regarding the Company’s financial statements or accounting policies.

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Advise the Board of Directors of the Company with respect to the Franco-Nevada Group’s policies and procedures regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

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Review with the Chief Financial Officer legal matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements, the Franco-Nevada Group’s compliance policies and any material reports or inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies.

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Periodically review with management the need for an internal audit function.

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Delegation

To avoid any confusion, the Audit and Risk Committee responsibilities identified above are the sole responsibility of the Audit and Risk Committee and may not be delegated to a different committee.

MEETINGS

The Audit and Risk Committee shall meet at least quarterly and more frequently as circumstances require. All members of the Audit and Risk Committee should strive to be at all meetings. The Audit and Risk Committee shall meet separately, periodically, with management and the independent auditors and may request any officer or employee of the Franco-Nevada Group or the Franco-Nevada Group’s outside counsel or independent auditor to attend meetings of the Committee or with any members of, or advisors to, the Committee. The Audit and Risk Committee also may meet with the investment bankers, financial analysts and rating agencies that provide services to, or follow, the Franco-Nevada Group.

The Audit and Risk Committee may form and delegate authority to individual members and subcommittees where the Committee determines it is appropriate to do so.

INDEPENDENT ADVICE

In discharging its mandate, the Audit and Risk Committee shall have the authority to retain (and authorize the payment by the Company of) and receive advice from special legal, accounting or other advisors as the Audit and Risk Committee determines to be necessary to permit it to carry out its duties.

ANNUAL EVALUATION

At least annually, the Audit and Risk Committee shall, in a manner it determines to be appropriate:

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Perform a review and evaluation of the performance of the Committee and its members, including the compliance of the Audit and Risk Committee with this Charter.

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Review and assess the adequacy of its Charter and recommend to the Board of Directors any improvements to this Charter that the Committee determines to be appropriate.

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SCHEDULE “A”

Qualifications, Performance and Independence of Independent Auditor

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Review the experience and qualifications of the senior members of the independent auditor’s team.

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Confirm with the independent auditor that it is in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and professional standards relating to auditor independence.

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Review annual reports from the independent auditor regarding its independence and consider whether there are any non-audit services or relationships that may affect the objectivity and independence of the independent auditor and, if so, recommend that the Board of Directors of the Company take appropriate action to satisfy itself of the independence of the independent auditor.

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Obtain and review such report(s) from the independent auditor as may be required by applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Updated:  March 24, 2011

 

 

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