EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

 

 

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis

For the year ended December 31, 2021

The following management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of the consolidated operations and financial position of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd ("Osisko" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2021 should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2021. The audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). Management is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other financial information relating to the Company included in this report. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Board of Directors has appointed an Audit and Risk Committee composed of independent directors. The Audit Committee meets with management and the auditors in order to discuss results of operations and the financial condition of the Company prior to making recommendations and submitting the consolidated financial statements to the Board of Directors for its consideration and approval for issuance to shareholders. The information included in this MD&A is as of February 24, 2022, the date when the Board of Directors has approved the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 following the recommendation of the Audit and Risk Committee. All monetary amounts included in this report are expressed in Canadian dollars, the Company's reporting and functional currency, unless otherwise noted. Assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries that have a functional currency other than the Canadian dollar are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the consolidated balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate over the reporting period. This MD&A contains forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with the risk factors described in the "Forward-Looking Statements" section.

Table of Contents

Description of the Business 2
Business Model and Strategy 2
Uncertainty due to COVID-19 2
Highlights - Subsequent to December 31, 2021 4
Summary table - Financial highlights 4
Portfolio of Royalty, Stream and Other Interests 5
Equity Investments 17
Sustainability Activities 21
Mining Exploration and Evaluation / Development Activities 21
Dividend Reinvestment Plan 25
Normal Course Issuer Bid 25
Gold Market and Currency 25
Selected Financial Information 26
Overview of Financial Results 27
Liquidity and Capital Resources 31
Cash Flows 32
2022 Guidance and 5-Year Outlook 34
Quarterly Information 35
Fourth Quarter Results 36
Segment Disclosure 42
Related Party Transactions 46
Contractual Obligations and Commitments 46
Off-balance Sheet Items 48
Outstanding Share Data 48
Subsequent Events to December 31, 2021 48
Risks and Uncertainties 50
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control over Financial Reporting 50
Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements 51
Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements 51
Financial Instruments 51
Technical Information 51
Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures 52
Forward-looking Statements 54
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Regarding the Use of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates 55
Corporate Information 56


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Description of the Business

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd is engaged in the business of acquiring and managing precious metals and other high-quality royalties, streams and similar interests in Canada and worldwide, except for Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries ("Osisko Development"), which are engaged in the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects. Osisko is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange constituted under the Business Corporations Act (Québec) and is domiciled in the Province of Québec, Canada. The address of its registered office is 1100, avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec. The Company owns a portfolio of royalties, streams, offtakes, options on royalty/stream financings and exclusive rights to participate in future royalty/stream financings on various projects. The Company's cornerstone asset is a 5% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Canadian Malartic mine, located in Canada.

On February 24, 2022 and as of the date of this MD&A, Osisko held an interest of 75.1% in Osisko Development Corp., a mining exploration, evaluation and development company created in the fourth quarter of 2020 through a reverse take-over transaction where Osisko transferred its mining assets and activities to Osisko Development. As a result, the Company consolidates the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of the activities of Osisko Development and its subsidiaries. Osisko Development's main asset is the Cariboo gold project in British Columbia, Canada.

In this MD&A, reference to Osisko Gold Royalties is to Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (royalties and streams segment1 ). Reference to Osisko Development is to Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (mining exploration and development segment2 ).

Business Model and Strategy

Osisko is a growth-oriented and Canadian-focused precious metals royalty and streaming company that is focused on maximizing returns for its shareholders by growing its asset base, both organically and through accretive acquisitions of precious metals and other high-quality royalties, streams and similar interests, and by returning capital to its shareholders through a quarterly dividend payment and share repurchases.

Osisko's main focus is on high quality, long-life precious metals assets located in favourable jurisdictions and operated by established mining companies, as these assets provide the best risk/return profile. The Company also evaluates and invests in opportunities in other commodities and jurisdictions. Given that a core aspect of the Company's business is the ability to compete for investment opportunities, Osisko plans to maintain a strong balance sheet and ability to deploy capital.

Uncertainty due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy and commodity and financial markets. The full extent and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown at this time and its adverse effects may continue for an extended and unknown period of time, particularly as variant strains of the virus are identified. The impact of the pandemic to date has included volatility in financial markets, a slowdown in economic activity, supply chain and labour issues, and volatility in commodity prices (including gold and silver). Furthermore, as efforts have been undertaken to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the operation and development of mining projects have been impacted. Many mining projects, including a number of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest have been impacted by the pandemic resulting in the temporary suspension of operations, and other mitigation measures that impacted production. If the operation or development of one or more of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest and from which it receives or expects to receive significant revenue is suspended as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemics or other public health emergencies, it may have a material adverse impact on Osisko's profitability, results of operations, financial condition and the trading price of Osisko's securities. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including a widely available vaccine in each of the countries where are located the assets on which we own a royalty, stream or other interest, the duration and severity of the pandemic and related restrictions, all of which continue to be uncertain and cannot be predicted.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company took action to protect its employees, contractors and the communities in which it operates.

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1 The royalties and streams segment refers to the royalty, stream and other interests segment, which corresponds to the activities of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development.

2 The mining exploration and development segment refers to the mining exploration, evaluation and development segment, which corresponds to the activities of  Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Highlights - 2021

  • 80,000 gold equivalent ounces ("GEOs3 ") earned (excluding 9,210 GEOs earned from the Renard diamond stream4  (compared to 66,113 GEOs in 2020, excluding 1,754 GEOs earned from the Renard diamond stream);
  • Record revenues from royalties and streams of $199.6 million ($156.6 million in 2020);
  • Consolidated cash flows provided by operating activities of $106.1 million ($108.0 million in 2020);

- Record operating cash flows generated by the royalties and streams segment of $153.2 million ($114.0 million in 2020);

- Operating cash flows used by mining exploration and development segment (Osisko Development) of $47.1 million ($6.0 million in 2020);

  • Consolidated net loss attributable to Osisko's shareholders of $23.6 million, $0.14 per basic share (consolidated net earnings of $16.9 million, $0.10 per basic share in 2020), mostly as a result of the impairment charges and mining operating expenses incurred by Osisko Development;
  • Consolidated adjusted earnings5  of $59.3 million, $0.35 per basic share (compared to $48.4 million, $0.30 per basic share in 2020);

- Adjusted earnings from the royalties and streams segment of $94.4 million, $0.56 per basic share ($55.3 million, $0.34 per basic share in 2020);

- Adjusted loss from the mining exploration and development segment of $35.1 million, $0.21 per basic share ($6.9 million, $0.04 per basic share in 2020);

  • Repaid a $50.0 million convertible debenture and drew the credit facility by the same amount, thereby reducing the interest rate payable by approximately 1.5% per annum;
  • Announcement by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") and Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana") of a positive construction decision for the Odyssey underground mine project. The preliminary economic study shows a total of 7.29 million gold ounces of resources (6.18 million tonnes at 2.07 g/t Au indicated resources and 75.9 million tonnes at 2.82 g/t Au inferred resources). Underground mine production is planned to start in 2023 and is expected to ramp up to an average of 545,400 gold ounces per year from 2029 to 2039, thereby extending the life of mine of our cornerstone asset for decades to come;
  • Investments and strategic partnership with Carbon Streaming Corporation to promote global decarbonization and biodiversity efforts through carbon credit streaming transactions;
  • Publication of the inaugural ESG report and announcement of commitment to the United Nations Global Compact ("UN Global Compact");
  • Acquisition of six royalties and one precious metals offtake, from two private sellers, for total cash consideration of US$26.0 million ($32.6 million). Four of the royalties are on claims overlying the Spring Valley project, and increased the Company's current NSR royalty on Spring Valley from 0.5% to between 2.5% - 3.0% (sliding scale royalty percentages as long as gold prices are above US$700 per ounce). Immediately to the north of Spring Valley lies the Moonlight exploration property, where Osisko also acquired a 1.0% NSR royalty. Osisko also acquired a 0.5% NSR royalty and a 30% gold and silver offtake right covering the Almaden project in western Idaho;
  • Conversion of the Parral gold and silver offtake into a life-of-mine gold and silver stream. Under the stream, Osisko Bermuda Limited ("Osisko Bermuda"), a subsidiary of Osisko, has been receiving, effective April 29, 2021, 2.4% of the gold and silver produced from tailings piles currently owned or acquired by GoGold, with a transfer price of 30% of the gold and silver spot prices. Osisko currently has no other offtake agreements on producing assets;
  • Acquisition of a 2.75% NSR royalty on the Tocantinzinho gold project ("Tocantinzinho") for cash consideration of US$10 million ($12.6 million). The operator of Tocantinzinho has a one-time buy-down option in relation to the royalty. At the time of project construction, the operator may make a payment of US$5.5 million to reduce the royalty percentage by 2% resulting in a royalty of 0.75%. Pursuant to a pre-existing agreement, the buy-down payment is payable to the original royalty owners. In November 2021, the operator has early exercised the first 1% of the buy-down, therefore reducing the effective NSR royalty to 1.75%;
  • Acquisition from Barrick TZ Limited, a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick"), of royalties for total cash consideration of US$11.8 million ($14.8 million), including a 2% NSR royalty on the AfriOre and Gold Rim licenses comprising the West Kenya project operated by Shanta Gold Limited, a 1% NSR royalty on the Frontier project operated by Metalor SA, a private company, and a 1% NSR royalty on the Central Houndé project operated by Thor Explorations Ltd.;
  • Amendment of the revolving credit facility (the "Facility") and increase of the amount available by $150.0 million to $550.0 million, with an additional uncommitted accordion of up to $100.0 million (for a total availability of up to $650.0 million). The maturity date of the Facility was extended to July 30, 2025, which can be extended annually; and
  • Repurchase of 2.1 million common shares for $30.8 million under the normal course issuer bid (average acquisition price of $14.64);
  • Osisko Development closed a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $79.8 million (of which $73.9 million were received in 2020) in January and February 2021;

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3 GEOs are calculated on a quarterly basis and include royalties, streams and offtakes. Silver earned from royalty and stream agreements was converted to gold equivalent ounces by multiplying the silver ounces by the average silver price for the period and dividing by the average gold price for the period. Diamonds, other metals and cash royalties were converted into gold equivalent ounces by dividing the associated revenue by the average gold price for the period. Offtake agreements were converted using the financial settlement equivalent divided by the average gold price for the period. For average metal prices used, refer to the Portfolio of Royalty, Stream and Other Interests section of this MD&A.

4 Osisko committed to reinvest its net proceeds from the Renard diamond stream through a bridge loan with the operator until April 2022.

5 "Adjusted earnings (loss)" and "Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share" are non-IFRS financial performance measures which have no standard definition under IFRS. Refer to the non-IFRS measures provided under the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
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  • Osisko Development closed a brokered private placement of flow-through shares for gross proceeds of $33.6 million in March 2021; and
  • Declaration of quarterly dividends totaling $0.21 per common share in 2021, including a dividend increase of 10% in the third quarter of 2021 (for an annualized quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share).

Highlights - Subsequent to December 31, 2021

  • In January 2022, Osisko Development entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Tintic Consolidated Metals LLC ("Tintic"). Osisko Bermuda entered into a non-binding metals stream term sheet, with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osisko Development, for between US$20 million and US$40 million. In the event that the full amount of US$40 million is drawn, Osisko Development will deliver to Osisko Bermuda 5% of all metals produced from the Tintic property until 53,400 ounces of refined gold have been delivered and 4.0% thereafter;
  • In February 2022, Osisko Development announced a bought-deal private placement of $90.0 million and a non-brokered private placement of US$110.3 million; and
  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share payable on April 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2022.

Summary table - Financial highlights

(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

    Years ended December 31,  
    Osisko Gold Royalties (i)     Osisko Development (ii)     Consolidated (vi)  
    2021     2020     2021     2020     2021     2020  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
Cash (iii)   82,291     105,097     33,407     197,427     115,698     302,524  
                                     
Revenues   224,877     213,630     7,225     -     224,877     213,630  
Cash margin (iv)   187,231     149,930     -     -     187,231     149,930  
Gross profit   138,870     104,325     -     -     138,870     104,325  
Operating expenses
      (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)
  (23,778 )   (28,021 )   (22,852 )   (8,301 )   (46,630 )   (36,322 )
Mining operating expenses   -     -     (12,919 )   -     -     -  
Net earnings (loss)   77,277     23,501     (133,952 )   (7,272 )   (56,675 )   16,229  
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Osisko's
    shareholders
  77,277     23,501     (100,831 )   (6,625 )   (23,554 )   16,876  
Net earnings (loss) per share  attributable to
    Osisko's shareholders
  0.46     0.14     (0.60 )   (0.04 )   (0.14 )   0.10  
Adjusted net earnings (loss) (v)   94,406     55,290     (35,130 )   (6,864 )   59,276     48,426  
Adjusted net earnings (loss) per basic share (v)   0.56     0.34     (0.21 )   (0.04 )   0.35     0.30  
                                     
Cash flows from operating activities                                    
    Before working capital items   158,632     116,631     (27,538 )   (10,387 )   131,094     106,244  
    Working capital items   (5,413 )   (2,669 )   (19,586 )   4,403     (24,999 )   1,734  
    After working capital items   153,219     113,962     (47,124 )   (5,984 )   106,095     107,978  
Cash flows from investing activities   (120,766 )   (161,131 )   (151,272 )   (61,968 )   (272,038 )   (223,099 )
Cash flows from financing activities   (54,339 )   109,444     34,738     207,417     (19,601 )   316,861  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries. Represents the royalty, stream and other interests segment.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development). Represents the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects segment.

(iii) As at December 31, 2021 and 2020.

(iv) Cash margin is a non-IFRS financial performance measure which has no standard definition under IFRS. It is calculated by deducting the cost of sales from the revenues. Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

(v) Adjusted earnings (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share are non-IFRS financial performance measures which have no standard definition under IFRS. Refer to the non-IFRS measures provided under the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

(vi) Consolidated results are net of the intersegment transactions and adjustments related to accounting policies. Refer to the Segment Disclosure section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Portfolio of Royalty, Stream and Other Interests

The following table details the GEOs earned from Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's producing royalty, stream and other interests:

    Three months ended
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    2021     2020     2021     2020  
                         
Gold                        
                         
Canadian Malartic royalty   8,849     8,544     35,610     27,964  
Eagle Gold royalty   2,432     1,609     8,506     4,953  
Éléonore royalty   1,420     1,377     5,632     4,797  
Seabee royalty (i)   771     961     3,452     2,390  
Island Gold royalty   471     582     2,189     1,860  
Pan royalty   539     506     1,832     1,752  
Lamaque royalty   285     359     1,264     884  
Matilda stream   104     267     685     886  
Bald Mountain royalty   88     72     511     104  
Others   231     156     1,009     601  
    15,190     14,433     60,690     46,191  
                         
Silver                        
                         
Mantos Blancos stream   2,079     2,375     9,141     8,547  
Sasa stream   1,043     950     4,441     3,933  
Gibraltar stream   828     477     2,676     2,284  
Canadian Malartic royalty   90     118     400     400  
Others   63     197     492     897  
    4,103     4,117     17,150     16,061  
Diamonds                        
                         
Renard stream (ii)   3,042     1,754     9,210     3,809  
Others   26     21     107     108  
    3,068     1,775     9,317     3,917  
Other metals                        
                         
Kwale royalty   510     258     2,050     1,675  
Others   1     -     3     23  
    511     258     2,053     1,698  
                         
Total GEOs   22,872     20,583     89,210     67,867  
                         
Total GEOs, excluding GEOs earned
  on the Renard stream (iii)
  19,830     18,829     80,000     66,113  

(i) The Seabee mine restarted its operations during the second quarter of 2020 (after a shut-down due to COVID-19), and deliveries to Osisko restarted in October 2020.

(ii) In April 2020, the Renard diamond mine was placed on care and maintenance, given the structural challenges affecting the diamond market as well as the depressed prices for diamonds due to COVID-19. The mine restarted its operations in September 2020.

(iii) GEOs from the Renard diamond stream are subtracted when presenting Osisko's total attributable GEOs because cash flows from the Renard diamond stream are reinvested through a bridge loan with the operator until April 2022.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

GEOs by Product

Average Metal Prices and Exchange Rate

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    2021     2020     2021     2020  
                         
Gold(i) $ 1,796   $ 1,874   $ 1,799   $ 1,770  
Silver(ii) $ 23.33   $ 24.39   $ 25.14   $ 20.54  
                         
Exchange rate (US$/Can$)(iii)   1.2603     1.3030     1.2535     1.3413  

(i) The London Bullion Market Association's pm price in U.S. dollars.

(ii) The London Bullion Market Association's price in U.S. dollars.

(iii) Bank of Canada daily rate.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Royalty, Stream and Other Interests Portfolio Overview

As at December 31, 2021, Osisko owned a portfolio of 149 royalties, 10 streams and 3 offtakes, as well as 6 royalty options. Currently, the Company has 19 producing assets. The Cariboo royalty and the San Antonio stream are excluded from the total number of assets, as these assets, held by Osisko, are cancelled on the accounting consolidation of Osisko Development.

Portfolio by asset stage

Asset stage   Royalties     Streams     Offtakes     Total number
of assets
 
                         
Producing   13     6     -     19  
Development (construction)   11     4     2     17  
Exploration and evaluation   125     -     1     126  
    149     10     3     162  

Producing assets

Asset

Operator

Interest

Commodity

Jurisdiction

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

 

 

 

Canadian Malartic

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited Yamana Gold Inc.

5% NSR royalty

Au, Ag

Canada

Eagle Gold

Victoria Gold Corp.

5% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Éléonore

Newmont Corporation

2.2-3.5% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Seabee

SSR Mining Inc.

3% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Gibraltar

Taseko Mines Limited

75% stream

Ag

Canada

Island Gold

Alamos Gold Inc.

1.38-3% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Pan

Calibre Mining Corp.

4% NSR royalty

Au

USA

Lamaque

Eldorado Gold Corporation

1% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Bald Mtn. Alligator Ridge /

    Duke & Trapper

Kinross Gold Corporation

1% / 4% GSR(i) royalty

Au

USA

Parral(ii)

GoGold Resources Inc.

2.4% stream

Au, Ag

Mexico

Santana

Minera Alamos Inc.

3% NSR royalty

Au

Mexico

Ermitaño

First Majestic Silver Corp.

2% NSR

Au, Ag

Mexico

Renard(iii)

Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc.

9.6% stream

Diamonds

Canada

 

 

 

 

 

Outside of North America

 

 

 

 

Mantos Blancos

Mantos Copper Holding SpA

100% stream

Ag

Chile

Sasa

Central Asia Metals plc

100% stream

Ag

Macedonia

Kwale

Base Resources Limited

1.5% GRR(iv)

Rutile, Ilmenite, Zircon

Kenya

Matilda

Wiluna Mining Corporation

1.65% stream

Au

Australia

Fruta del Norte

Lundin Gold Inc.

0.1% NSR royalty

Au

Ecuador

Brauna

Lipari Mineração Ltda

1% GRR

Diamonds

Brazil



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2021 - Annual Report  

Key development / exploration and evaluation assets(vi)

Asset

Operator

Interest

Commodities

Jurisdiction

 

 

 

 

 

Akasaba West

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

2.5% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Altar

Aldebaran and Sibanye-Stillwater

1% NSR royalty

Cu, Au

Argentina

Arctic

South 32 / Trilogy Metals Inc.

1% NSR royalty

Cu

USA

Amulsar(v)

Lydian Canada Ventures Corporation

4.22% Au / 62.5% Ag stream

Au, Ag

Armenia

Amulsar

Lydian Canada Ventures Corporation

81.9% offtake

Au

Armenia

Back Forty

Gold Resources Corporation

18.5% Au / 85% Ag streams

Au, Ag

USA

Canadian Malartic Underground

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited Yamana Gold Inc.

3.0 - 5.0% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Cariboo(vi)

Osisko Development

5% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Casino

Western Copper & Gold Corporation

2.75% NSR royalty

Au, Ag, Cu

Canada

Cerro del Gallo

Argonaut Gold Inc.

3% NSR royalty

Au, Ag, Cu

Mexico

Copperwood/White Pine(vii)

Highland Copper Company Inc.

3% NSR royalty

Ag, Cu

USA

Copperwood/White Pine(vii)

Highland Copper Company Inc.

3/26th NSR royalty

Ag

USA

Dolphin Tungsten

King Island Scheelite Limited

1.5% Gross Revenue Royalty

Tungsten (W)

 

Hammond Reef

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

2% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Hermosa

South 32 Limited

1% NSR royalty

Zn, Mn, Pb, Ag

USA

Horne 5

Falco Resources Ltd.

90%-100% stream

Ag

Canada

Liontown

Red River Resources Limited

0.8% NSR

Au, Ag, Zn, Cu

 

Magino

Argonaut Gold Inc.

3% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

Ollachea

Kuri Kullu / Minera IRL

1% NSR royalty

Au

Peru

San Antonio(vi)

Osisko Development

15% Au stream

Au, Ag

Mexico

Spring Valley(viii)

Waterton Global Resource Management

2.5-3% NSR royalty

Au

USA

Tocantinzinho(ix)

G Mining Ventures Corp.

1.75% NSR royalty

Au

Brazil

Upper Beaver

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

2% NSR royalty

Au, Cu

Canada

West Kenya

Shanta Gold Limited

2% NSR royalty

Au

 

Wharekirauponga (WKP)

OceanaGold Corporation

2% NSR royalty

Au

New Zealand

Windfall

Osisko Mining Inc.

2.0 - 3.0% NSR royalty

Au

Canada

(i) Gross smelter return ("GSR").

(ii) Effective April 29, 2021, the Parral offtake was converted into a 2.4% gold and silver stream.

(iii) Osisko became a 35.1% shareholder of the private entity holding the Renard diamond mine on November 1, 2019.

(iv) Gross revenue royalty ("GRR").

(v) As at December 31, 2019, Lydian International Limited, the owner of the Amulsar project, was granted protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. In July 2020, a credit bid was completed and Osisko became a 35.6% shareholder of Lydian Canada Ventures Corporation, which is the private entity now holding the Amulsar project in Armenia.

(vi) The 5% NSR royalty on the Cariboo gold project and the 15% gold and silver stream on the San Antonio gold project held by Osisko are cancelled on the consolidation of Osisko Development by Osisko. As a result, they are not included in the total number of assets.

(vii) 3.0% NSR royalty on the Copperwood project. Upon closing of the acquisition of the White Pine project, Highland Copper Company will grant Osisko a 1.5% NSR royalty on all metals produced from the White Pine project, and Osisko's royalty on Copperwood will be reduced to 1.5%. Osisko also exercised in June 2021 a portion of its option and acquired a 3/26th NSR royalty on the silver production from Copperwood and White Pine (the remaining option can be exercised by Osisko for US$23.0 million).

(viii) The 3% NSR royalty is on the core resource area; a separate 1% is applicable on the periphery of the property.

(ix) The current effective NSR royalty is 1.75%. However, the operator has a buy-down option to reduce the royalty by 1% to 0.75% at the time of project construction.


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Royalty, stream and offtake interests transactions

Spring Valley royalty portfolio

In April 2021, the Company acquired six royalties and one precious metals offtake, from two private sellers, for total cash consideration of US$26.0 million ($32.6 million). The acquisitions were funded through cash on hand. Four of the royalties are on claims overlying the Spring Valley project, and increase the Company's current NSR royalty on Spring Valley from 0.5% to between 2.5% - 3.0% (sliding scale royalty percentages as long as gold prices are above US$700 per ounce). Immediately to the north of Spring Valley lies the Moonlight exploration property, where Osisko has agreed to acquire a 1.0% NSR royalty. Osisko has also agreed to acquire a 0.5% NSR royalty and 30% gold and silver offtake right covering the Almaden Project in western Idaho.

Conversion of the Parral offtake to a gold and silver stream

In April 2021, GoGold and Osisko Bermuda entered into an agreement to convert the gold and silver offtake into a gold and silver stream. Under the stream, Osisko Bermuda will receive, effective April 29, 2021, 2.4% of the gold and silver produced from tailings piles currently owned or acquired by GoGold, with a transfer price of 30% of the gold and silver spot prices. Osisko has currently no other offtake agreement in production.

Tocantinzinho royalty

In July 2021, Osisko entered into a royalty transfer agreement with Sailfish Royalty Corp. ("Sailfish") pursuant to which Osisko purchased a 2.75% NSR royalty on the Tocantinzinho gold project ("Tocantinzinho"), located in Brazil, and operated by G Mining Ventures Corp. ("G Mining Ventures", formerly owned by Eldorado Gold Corporation) for cash consideration of US$10 million ($12.6 million). The operator of Tocantinzinho has a one-time buy-down option in relation to the royalty. At the time of project construction the operator may make a payment of US$5.5 million to reduce the royalty percentage by 2% resulting in a royalty of 0.75%. Pursuant to a pre-existing agreement entered into by Sailfish, the buy-down payment is payable to the original royalty owners. In November 2021, the operator has early exercised the first 1% of the buy-down, therefore reducing the effective NSR royalty to 1.75%.

In February 2022, G Mining Ventures announced the results of its 2022 feasibility study on Tocantinzinho. The study replaces the 2019 feasibility study completed by Eldorado Gold Corporation, with updated mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, re-sequenced mine plan, refined mill designs, and updated current capital and operating cost estimates. The feasibility study confirms robust economics for a low cost, large scale, conventional open pit mining and milling operation. The feasibility study outlines total gold production of 1.8 million gold ounces over 10.5 years, resulting in an average annual gold production profile of 174,700 ounces with an All-In-Sustaining Cost ("AISC") per ounce of US$681. The project after-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is US$622 million with an after-tax internal rate of return of 24% at a gold price of US$1,600 per ounce.

Horne 5 stream

In August 2021, the Company made an advance payment of $10.0 million under its silver stream agreement with Falco Resources Ltd., an associate. The payment corresponds to half of the $20.0 million second instalment payment, which was payable at the receipt of all necessary material third-party approvals, licenses, rights of way and surface rights on the Horne 5 property.

Barrick TZ royalty portfolio

On October 27, 2021, Osisko concluded a transaction with Barrick TZ Limited to acquire royalties for total cash consideration of US$11.8 million ($14.8 million), including a 2% NSR royalty on the AfriOre and Gold Rim licenses comprising the West Kenya project operated by Shanta Gold Limited, a 1% NSR royalty on the Frontier project operated by Metalor SA, a private company, and a 1% NSR royalty on the Central Houndé project operated by Thor Explorations Ltd.


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Canadian Malartic Royalty (Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Yamana Gold Inc.)

The Company's cornerstone asset is a 5% NSR royalty on the Canadian Malartic open pit mine which is located in Malartic, Québec, and operated by the Canadian Malartic General Partnership (the  "Partnership") formed by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") and Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana") (together the "Partners").

Osisko also holds a 5.0% NSR royalty on the East Gouldie and Odyssey South deposits, a 3.0% NSR royalty on the Odyssey North deposit and a 3-5% NSR on the East Malartic deposit, which are located adjacent to the Canadian Malartic mine.

Update on operations

On February 17, 2022, Yamana reported production guidance of 640,000 ounces of gold at Canadian Malartic for the year 2022. At Canadian Malartic, production is expected to transition from the open pit to the underground between 2023 to 2029.

Canadian Malartic produced 177,866 ounces of gold (100% basis) during the fourth quarter. Canadian Malartic benefitted from higher grades and recoveries from ore in the Malartic pit as the operation continues to transition to the Barnat pit. Full year production of 714,784 ounces of gold (100% basis) exceeded guidance of 700,000 ounces.

Gold mineral reserves of 3.54 million ounces, reflecting depletion from 2021 production and an adjustment of approximately 96,000 ounces due to a slight increase in cut-off grade, which will be added to the marginal stockpile, and a localized adjustment in the lower benches of the Canadian Malartic pit. For the Barnat pit, drill hole datasets from the former East Malartic and Sladen underground mines were incorporated into the resource model, increasing confidence in the Barnat grade estimation and without significantly changing mineral reserves or mineral resources. Underground mineral resources for the Odyssey project continue to grow as a result of ongoing exploration drilling, with a total of 2.35 million ounces of indicated mineral resources and 13.15 million ounces of inferred mineral resources reported at year-end. At East Gouldie, drilling added a total of 82 new pierce points in the mineralized zones, confirming estimated grades and widths and resulting in the first gold indicated mineral resources for the deposit of 1.5 million ounces, on a 100% basis. The ongoing infill drilling program continues to increase the inventory of indicated mineral resources to support the planned conversion of mineral resources to mineral reserves. Expansion of the mineral resource envelope on all sides added new inferred mineral resources with a high potential for future conversion in the mine plan, while step out drilling extended the mineralized zone 1,260 metres beyond the reported East Gouldie mineral resource and identified a new subparallel zone, located 400 metres in the footwall of the East Gouldie zone. These exploration holes are still widely spaced and therefore not yet considered in the mineral resource statement.

For more information, refer to Yamana's press release dated January 13, 2022 entitled "Yamana Gold Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Operating Results, Exceeding Annual Production Guidance With Strong Cash Flow Generation and Standout Performances at Its Core Operations", Yamana's press release dated February 8, 2022 entitled "Yamana Gold Reports Updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources Underpinning Increasing Mine Lives Across Its Portfolio" and Yamana's press release dated February 17, 2022 entitled "Yamana Gold Provides 2022-2024 Guidance and an Update to Its Ten-Year Outlook Highlighting a Sustainable Production Platform With Significant Growth", all filed on www.sedar.com.

Odyssey Underground Mine Project Construction

Following the completion of an internal technical study in late 2020, the Partnership has approved the construction of a new underground mining complex at the Odyssey project. The project is described in a NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment technical report filed on SEDAR in March 2021. The basis for the mine plan is a potentially mineable resource of 7.29 million ounces (6.18 million tonnes of 2.07 g/t Au indicated resources and 75.9 million tonnes of 2.82 g/t Au inferred resources). The East Gouldie deposit makes up most of this mineral inventory, whose total inferred resources contains 6.42 million ounces (62.9 million tonnes of 3.17 g/t Au). Combined with the East Malartic and Odyssey deposits the total underground inferred resources contains 13.8 million ounces (177.5 million tonnes of 2.42 g/t Au), as well as indicated resources of 0.86 million ounces (13.3 million tonnes of 2.01 g/t Au). More detail can be found in Agnico Eagles' press release dated February 11, 2021 entitled "Agnico Eagle Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results" and filed on www.sedar.com.

The project has advanced significantly throughout 2021, with several milestones achieved in the past several months. In October, the concrete pour to construct the 93-metre-tall headframe was completed on schedule, in preparation for shaft sinking to begin in 2022. The production shaft will be 6.5 metres in diameter and 1,800 metres deep, with the first of two loading stations at 1,135 metres below surface.

In parallel, the ramp from surface to the upper zones is advancing according to plan and, as of the end of November, the ramp heading is approximately 250 metres below surface. By the end of the year, the ramp is expected to be at the elevation of the third production level and the base of the first stoping horizon. Underground development is planned to increase in 2022 with the opening of additional headings and the addition of Canadian Malartic development crews to complement the existing contractor crews. As an employer of choice in the Abitibi, the Odyssey project is successfully building a highly skilled team. The first underground ore from Odyssey South is on track to be processed through the existing Canadian Malartic plant in early 2023.


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Opportunities also exist for supplemental production sources to increase throughput beyond 20,000 tpd and utilize the excess process capacity of the 60,000 tpd Canadian Malartic plant. Exploration drilling of the East Gouldie Extension and parallel structures, while widely spaced, indicate that a corridor of mineralization extends at least 1.3 kilometres to the east of East Gouldie. Although at the very early stages, these results suggest the potential for a second production shaft that could increase throughput over the longer term. Open pit and underground exploration targets within the Canadian Malartic land package present additional potential ore sources. More detail can be found in Yamana's press release dated December 1, 2021 entitled "Yamana Gold Announces the Discovery of New Mineralized Zones at Wasamac and Provides an Update on Its Growth Projects"

For additional information, please refer to Agnico Eagle's press release dated November 2, 2021 entitled "Agnico Eagle Provides an Update on Exploration Results: Extension of East Gouldie Deposit on the Rand Malartic Property 1,500 Metres from Current Mineral Resources Outline; Additional High-Grade Gold-Copper in Footwall Zone at Upper Beaver in Kirkland Lake; Exploration at Hope Bay Continues to Expand Doris and Madrid Deposits; Drilling at Santa Gertrudis Identifies New High-Grade Mineralization", and Yamana's press release dated February 8, 2020 entitled "Yamana Gold Reports Updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources Underpinning Increasing Mine Lives Across Its Portfolio", all filed on www.sedar.com.

Malartic Exploration Update

On September 7, 2021, Yamana provided an update on the ongoing exploration programs at Canadian Malartic. The district exploration program has discovered a deep eastern extension of the East Gouldie structure as well as a new zone located 400 metres south of East Gouldie, and intercepted further promising mineralization below the known East Amphi deposit. These results support the continued growth of Canadian Malartic as it transitions from an open pit mine to a large underground operation with a decades-long mine life. Drilling highlights in the East Gouldie infill area include the following estimated true width intercepts: 6.2 g/t Au over 61.7 metres including 10.9 g/t Au over 21.0 metres at 1,102 metres depth (MEX19-154WC).

East Amphi is located three kilometres northwest of the Canadian Malartic pit. To date, 7,900 metres of drilling have been completed at East Amphi and results indicate the presence of significant mineralization at depth below the historic workings. Two zones are being defined with new intercepts in the Nessie zone of 2.16 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 17.19 metres in drill hole EA20-4187, and 14.13 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 1.70 metres in drill hole EA21-4196. Follow up drilling of the adjacent Kraken zone, returned an intercept of 2.01 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 29.77 metres.

Recent results in the Chert zone also suggest the potential to add additional mineral resources between the East Malartic and East Gouldie deposits. The size and shape of the Chert zone is not well understood yet, but recent results of drill hole MEX20-164WD, returned 7.0 g/t Au over 77.9 metres core length at 890 metres depth. At East Amphi, recent work suggests that the mineralization remains open at depth below the historical underground mine, with hole EA21-4197 intersecting 2.0 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 29.8 metres at 544 metres depth. This broad mineralized zone is comprised of several higher-grade sub-zones. 

On November 2, 2021, Agnico Eagle reported positive exploration results for the Odyssey underground project. Infill drilling returned wide, high-grade intersections in the core of the East Gouldie deposit, with results of 6.8 g/t Au over 41.4 meters at 1,069 metres depth, including 10.2 g/t Au over 21.7 metres at 1,064 metres depth. The eastern extension of the deposit was tested further, with the eastern most hole returning 6.3 g/t Au over 4.8 metres at 1,989 metres depth, 1.5 kilometres east of the current mineral resource, further demonstrating the excellent potential to significantly grow the size of the East Gouldie deposit.

For additional information, please refer to Agnico Eagle's press release dated July 8, 2021 entitled "Agnico Eagle Provides an Update on Exploration Results for H1 2021: Discovery of a New Mineralized Horizon 400m South of East Gouldie Deposit; Additional High-Grade Gold-Copper in Footwall Zone at Upper Beaver in Kirkland Lake; Exploration at Hope Bay

Confirms Expansion Potential of Doris and Madrid Deposits; Drilling at Kittila Yields Deepest Ore Grade Intersection", Agnico Eagle's press release dated October 27, 2021 entitled "Agnico Eagle Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results - Meliadine and Laronde Mines Drive Record Quarterly Gold Production; 2021 Guidance Maintained; Reintegration of Nunavummiut Workforce at Meliadine and Meadowbank Completed; Development and Exploration Activities Progressing as Planned at Odyssey; Proposed Merger of Equals Announced With Kirkland Lake Gold" and Yamana's press release dated September 7, 2021 entitled "Yamana Gold Reports Positive Exploration Results at Its Producing Mines; New Zones and Targets Identified at All Operations With the Potential to Significantly Expand the Mineral Resource Base and Increase Mine Life; East Gouldie Results Highlight Continuity and Scale of the Zone", all filed on www.sedar.com.


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Mantos Blancos Stream (Mantos Copper Holding SpA)

Osisko owns a 100% silver stream on the Mantos Blancos mine, which is owned and operated by Mantos Copper Holding SpA ("Mantos"), a private mining company focused on the extraction and sale of copper. Mantos owns and operates the Mantos Blancos mine and Mantoverde project, located in the Antofagasta and Atacama regions in northern Chile.

On November 30, 2021 Capstone Mining Corp. ("Capstone") and Mantos Copper (Bermuda) Limited ("Mantos") announced that they entered into a definitive agreement to combine pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Upon completion of the transaction, the new company will be named Capstone Copper Corp. and all Capstone common shares will be exchanged for newly issued Capstone Copper shares, based on the exchange ratio of one common share in the capital of Mantos for each Capstone share held.

Under the stream, Osisko will receive 100% of the payable silver from the Mantos Blancos copper mine until 19.3 million ounces have been delivered (2.7 million ounces have been delivered at December 31, 2021), after which the stream percentage will be 40%. The purchase price for the silver under the Mantos Blancos stream is 8% of the monthly average silver market price for each ounce of refined silver sold and delivered and/or credited by Mantos to Osisko Bermuda.

Update on operations

As per Mantos, production at the Mantos Blancos mine and concentrator plant for the fourth quarter of 2021 of 174,306 ounces of payable silver was lower than the 180,751 ounces of payable silver in the third quarter of 2021, mainly due to lower material milled and lower recoveries (73.7% vs 79.6%), partially offset by higher grades (6.79 g/t vs 6.26 g/t).

The Mantos Blancos Concentrator Debottlenecking Project ("MB-CDP") has achieved an overall project progress of 99% and total construction and pre-commissioning progress of 100%. The main project milestone, the Facility Practical Completion date, remains scheduled for the first quarter of 2022.

The expansion is expected to increase the throughput of the operation's sulphide concentrator plant from 4.3 million tonnes per year to 7.3 million tonnes per year and extend the life of the mine to 2035. Life-of-mine deliveries of refined silver to Osisko following commissioning of the expansion are expected to total approximately 14.5 million ounces, with annual deliveries during the first five years expected to average approximately 1.3 million ounces of refined silver. Capstone have confirmed that studies for a further expansion at Mantos Blancos (Phase 2) that would increase mill processing capacity from 20ktpd to 27ktpd are already underway. For additional information, please refer to Capstone's press release entitled "Capstone and Mantos Copper Combine to Create Capstone Copper, a Premier Copper Producer With Transformational Near-Term Growth" filed on www.sedar.com.

Eagle Gold Royalty (Victoria Gold Corp.)

Osisko owns a 5% NSR royalty on the Dublin Gulch property, which hosts the Eagle Gold mine, owned and operated by Victoria Gold Corp ("Victoria"). The Dublin Gulch gold property is situated in central Yukon Territory, Canada. The Eagle Gold mine poured its first gold on September 18, 2019.

On October 8, 2019, Victoria made its first shipment of doré from the Eagle Gold mine and on July 1, 2020, commercial production was declared.

Update on operations

On January 6, 2022, Victoria reported gold production in the fourth quarter of 2021 of 49,497 ounces for full year 2021 gold production of 164,222 compared to the revised guidance of 162,000. The guidance was revised in December 2021 from the original guidance released in March 2021 of 180,000 - 200,000 ounces of gold. The 2021 gold production represents an increase of 41% compared to the previous year with ore mined increasing by 27%.

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the company was delayed approximately 5 weeks in receipt of required driplines used to irrigate the heap leach pad. During this period, "low flow" driplines were installed as an alternate until the shipment of new driplines arrived. The low flow driplines delivered less leach solution to freshly stacked ore on the heap leach pad than would be anticipated using regular driplines resulting in an extended leach cycle. Freshly stacked ore contains the highest portion of recoverable gold and contributes significantly to gold production for the first 45 days under leach. All low flow driplines have subsequently been replaced and normal leaching has resumed. However, a considerable portion of gold production expected to be recovered in the fourth quarter of 2021 is now expected to be realized in the first quarter of 2022.


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On January 17, 2022, Victoria released an update on its "Project 250", aimed at increasing the average annual gold production of the Eagle gold mine to 250,000 ounces gold by 2023. Victoria announced the completion of a scoping study designed to assess the potential incorporation of an intermediate scalping screen into the process flow sheet which will serve to bypass fine ore material from the crushing circuit directly to the heap leach pad. The results of this study demonstrate an increase to design throughput of the crushing circuit by approximately 15%, thereby increasing potential annual ore stacking on the heap leach pad by approximately 1.5 million tonnes. Project 250 targets improvements to the overall efficiency of the Eagle Gold mine processing and material handling facilities through the elimination of unnecessary recycling of fine ore material that is more suitable to direct delivery to the heap leach pad. This study has identified the required equipment, location thereof and requisite modifications to the existing process layout coupled with capital and operating cost estimates in addition to timelines to effectively execute the engineering and installation.

As per the recommendations of the scoping study, detailed engineering and procurement of equipment is underway to enable construction to start in the second quarter of 2022. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The scoping study report is available on Victoria's website. In addition to the scalping screen facility, Project 250 contemplates year round stacking of the heap leach pad which will extend the overall stacking schedule from nine to eleven months a year. Stacking eleven months a year will allow for an annual four week maintenance shutdown of the crushing circuit.

Reserve and resource estimates

The Eagle and Olive deposits include proven and probable reserves of 3.3 million ounces of gold at July 1, 2019, from 155 million tonnes of ore with an average grade of 0.65 g/t Au, as outlined in a Technical Report, dated December 6, 2019.  At July 1, 2019, the Eagle pit was estimated to contain 4.4 million ounces of gold in the measured and indicated category (217 million tonnes averaging 0.63 g/t Au), inclusive of proven and probable reserves, and a further 0.4 million ounces in the inferred category (21 million tonnes averaging 0.52 g/t Au). The Olive pit was estimated to contain 0.3 million ounces of gold in the measured and indicated category (10 million tonnes averaging 1.07 g/t Au), inclusive of proven and probable reserves, and a further 0.2 million ounces in the inferred category (7 million tonnes averaging 0.89 g/t Au).

For additional information, please refer to Victoria's press release dated January 6, 2022 entitled "Victoria Gold: Eagle Gold Mine Q4 And Annual 2021 Production Results" and Victoria's press release dated January 17, 2022 entitled "Victoria Gold Provides Update on 'Project 250', both filed on www.sedar.com.

Éléonore Royalty (Newmont Corporation)

Osisko owns a sliding scale 2.2% to 3.5% NSR royalty on the Éléonore gold property located in the Province of Québec and operated by Newmont Corporation ("Newmont"). Osisko currently receives a NSR royalty of 2.2% on production at the Éléonore mine.

Update on operations

On December 2, 2021, Newmont provided 2022 guidance for the Éléonore mine of 275,000 ounces of gold.

On October 28, 2021, Newmont announced sales of 58,000 gold ounces in the third quarter of 2021 for a total of 186,000 gold ounces in the first nine months of 2021.

Reserve and resource estimates

On February 10, 2021, Newmont updated its mineral reserve and resource estimates for the Éléonore mine as at December 31, 2020. Proven and probable gold mineral reserves and resources remained relatively unchanged after depletion. Proven and probable gold mineral reserves as of December 31, 2020 totaled 1.26 million ounces (7.8 million tonnes grading 5.0 g/t Au). Measured and indicated gold mineral resources as of December 31, 2020 were estimated at 0.44 million ounces (3 million tonnes grading 4.51 g/t Au). Inferred gold mineral resources as of December 31, 2020 were estimated at 0.46 million ounces (2.5 million tonnes grading 5.65 g/t Au).

For additional information, please refer to Newmont press release dated February 10, 2021 entitled "Newmont Reports 2020 Mineral Reserves of 94 Million Gold Ounces Replacing 80 Percent of Depletion", Newmont's press release dated December 2, 2021 entitled "Newmont Provides 2022 and Longer-term Outlook", and Newmont's press release dated October 28, 2021 entitled "Newmont Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results", all filed on www.sedar.com.

Sasa Stream (Central Asia Metals plc)

Osisko, through Osisko Bermuda, owns a 100% silver stream on the Sasa mine, operated by Central Asia Metals plc ("Central Asia") and located in Macedonia. The Sasa mine is one of the largest zinc, lead and silver mines in Europe, producing approximately 30,000 tonnes of lead, 22,000 tonnes of zinc and 400,000 ounces of silver in concentrates per annum. Osisko Bermuda's entitlement under the Sasa stream applies to 100% of the payable silver production in exchange for US$5 per ounce (plus refining costs) of refined silver increased annually from 2017, based on inflation (currently US$5.96 per ounce).


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Update on operations

On January 11, 2022, Central Asia reported sales of 85,314 ounces of payable silver in the fourth quarter of 2022 for a total of 323,849 ounces for the year 2021.

For more information on the Sasa mine, refer to Central Asia's press release dated January 11, 2022, entitled "2021 Operations Update" available on their website at www.centralasiametals.com.

Seabee Royalty (SSR Mining Inc.)

Osisko holds a 3% NSR royalty on the Seabee gold operations operated by SSR Mining Inc. ("SSR Mining") and located in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Update on operations

On January 31, 2022, SSR Mining reported that it expects to produce between 115,000 to 125,000 ounces of gold at Seabee in 2022, with a mid-point of 119,000 ounces of gold.

SSR Mining also announced gold production for Seabee was a record 118,888 ounces in 2021, exceeding full-year guidance. Gold production was 35,570 ounces in the fourth quarter of 2021. Seabee's production profile is expected to remain largely consistent throughout the next year. Due to continued strong performance in the mine, Seabee is targeting record throughputs above 1,100 tonnes per day ("tpd") through 2022. Seabee's outperformance is expected to continue, as strong grades drive production of 120,000 to 130,000 ounces in 2023. Continued exploration in the Santoy mine is aimed at increasing grade and production in 2024 and beyond, as the operation has managed to do for many years.

Update on exploration

On January 31, 2022, SSR Mining announced total 2022 exploration and resource development expenditures are estimated at $15 million with a focus on expansion and definition of the Santoy Gap Hanging Wall and surface drill programs at the Seabee and Fisher properties (Fisher is not covered by the royalty).

Reserve and resource estimates

On March 30, 2021, SSR Mining reported its updated mineral reserves and mineral resources as of December 31, 2020. At the Seabee gold operation, exploration activities were impacted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting exploration during the year. Mineral reserves totaled 493,000 ounces of gold (1.6 million tonnes at an average gold grade of 9.83 g/t) at year-end 2020, a decrease of 1% compared to year-end 2019. The slight decrease in reserves is due to depletion at Santoy 8 and 9, offset by mineral resource to reserve conversion at Santoy 8 and 9 and the Gap HW based on infill drilling. Measured and indicated mineral resources totaled 1,003,000 ounces of gold (3.0 million tonnes at an average gold grade of 10.38 g/t); and inferred mineral resources totaled 507,000 ounces of gold (2.03 million tonnes at an average gold grade of 7.77 g/t) at year-end 2020. Mineral resources and reserves development drilling will continue at Seabee in 2021 with a focus on Gap HW and the newly discovered adjacent Santoy hanging wall.

For more information, refer to SSR Mining's press release dated January 31, 2022 entitled "SSR Mining Achieves Top End of 2021 Production Guidance, Beats Aisc Guidance, Outlines Three-Year Outlook and Intends to Increase 2022 Dividend by 40%" and SSR Mining's press release dated March 30, 2021 entitled "SSR Mining Reports Mineral Reserves And Resources for Year-End 2020", both filed on www.sedar.com.

Gibraltar Stream (Taseko Mines Limited)

Osisko owns a 100% silver stream on Taseko Mines Limited's ("Taseko") attributable portion of the Gibraltar copper mine ("Gibraltar"), held by Gibraltar Mines Ltd. ("Gibco") and located in British Columbia, Canada. Under the stream agreement, Osisko will receive from Taseko an amount equal to 100% of Gibco's share of silver production (representing 75% of the Gibraltar mine production) until the delivery to Osisko of 5.9 million ounces of silver and 35% of Gibco's share of silver production thereafter. Since April 2020, there is no transfer price for the silver ounces acquired. As of December 31, 2021, a total of 0.9 million ounces of silver have been delivered under the stream agreement.

Gibraltar produced 112 million pounds of copper in 2021 and 29 million pounds in the fourth quarter of 2021. However, sales in the fourth quarter were 24 million pounds due to major disruption to the highway and rail infrastructure in southern British Columbia from severe rainstorms in November. Transit times for rail shipments are gradually improving and Taseko expects to reduce copper inventories at Gibraltar in the first quarter of 2022.


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For more information, refer to Taseko's press release dated January 13, 2022 entitled "Taseko Announces Gibraltar 2021 Production and Sales", filed on www.sedar.com.

Island Gold Royalty (Alamos Gold Inc.)

Osisko owns NSR royalties ranging from 1.38% to 3.00% on the Island Gold mine property (all of the current resources and reserves are covered by the royalties), operated by Alamos Gold Inc. ("Alamos") and located in Ontario, Canada.

Update on operations

On January 17, 2022, Alamos reported its 2022 guidance for Island Gold of 125,000 to 135,000 ounces of gold. Gold production at Island Gold is expected to decrease slightly in 2022, reflecting lower planned grades which is consistent with the mineral reserve grade and the Phase 2I expansion study released in 2020 ("Phase 2I Study"). Mining and processing rates are expected to be consistent with 2021 and average 1,200 tpd. As outlined in the Phase 2I Study, grades mined are expected to decrease below the average mineral reserve grade in 2023 followed by an increase above the average mineral reserve grade in 2024 driving production higher.

Alamos reported gold production of 37,500 ounces at Island Gold in the fourth quarter of 2021 for an annual gold production of 140,900 ounces, meeting its guidance.

In 2020, Alamos reported results of the positive Phase 2I expansion study conducted on its Island Gold mine. Based on the results of the study, Alamos is proceeding with an expansion of the operation to 2,000 tonnes per day. This follows a detailed evaluation of several scenarios which demonstrated the shaft expansion as the best option, having the strongest economics, being the most efficient and productive, and the best positioned to capitalize on further growth in mineral reserves and resources. The Phase 2I expansion is expected to drive average annual gold production to 236,000 ounces per year starting in 2025 upon completion of the shaft, representing a 70% increase from 2020 production. The Phase 2I expansion study was based on mineral reserves and resources at Island Gold as of December 31, 2019 and does not include the significant growth over the past year as outlined in the 2020 year-end Mineral Reserve and Resource statement and exploration results described below. On January 17, 2022, Island Gold announced that permitting for the expansion is expected to be completed during the first half of 2022. Shaft site surface works, construction of the hoisting plant and preparation of the shaft sink will be a major focus with the pre-sink of the shaft expected to start mid-2022

Reserves and resources

On February 23, 2021, Alamos reported its updated mineral reserves and resources as of December 31, 2020. Island Gold's mineral reserves and resources increased a combined 1.0 million ounces, net of mining depletion, including: an 8% increase in proven and probable mineral reserves to 1.3 million ounces (4.2 million tonnes grading 9.71 g/t Au), a 40% increase in inferred mineral resources to 3.2 million ounces (6.9 million tonnes grading 14.43 g/t Au) with grades also increasing 9%, reflecting further higher grade additions in Island East, for combined mineral reserves and resources totalling 4.7 million ounces, a 27% increase from the end of 2019.

Exploration update

On January 17, 2022, Alamos announced that a total of $22 million has been budgeted for surface and underground exploration at Island Gold in 2022. The exploration focus remains on defining additional near mine mineral resources across the two-kilometre long Island Gold Main Zone (Island Main, West, and East), as well as advancing and evaluating several regional targets. The 2021 exploration program was successful in extending high-grade mineralization across the Island Gold Main Zone, particularly in Island East. This included the best hole drilled to date at Island Gold (71.21 g/t Au (39.24 g/t cut) over 21.33 metres true width), extending high grade mineralization down-plunge from existing Mineral Resources. High grade mineralization was also intersected in a 300 metres step out hole, the deepest drilled to date, confirming that high grade mineralization extends well beyond mineral resources to a depth of more than 1,700 metres. These results highlight the significant potential for further growth in mineral reserves and resources.

The 2022 surface and underground exploration drilling program will continue to test the lateral and down-plunge extensions of Island East as well as an increased focus on Island Main and West. This includes 30,000 metres of surface directional drilling, 30,000 metres of underground exploration drilling.

For more information, refer to Alamos' press release dated January 17, 2022 entitled "Alamos Gold Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Production and Provides Three-Year Production and Operating Guidance" and Alamos' press release dated February 23, 2021 entitled "Alamos Gold Reports Mineral Reserves and Resources for the Year-Ended 2020", both filed on www.sedar.com.


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2021 - Annual Report  

Renard Stream (Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc.)

Osisko owns a 9.6% diamond stream on the Renard diamond mine operated by Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc. ("Stornoway") and located approximately 350 kilometres north of Chibougamau in the James Bay region of north-central Québec. The Renard stream is secured by a first-ranking security interest over all assets and properties of Stornoway.

A credit bid transaction was closed on November 1, 2019 and Osisko became a 35.1% shareholder of the company holding the Renard diamond mine, Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc., which is considered as an associate since that date.

Under the stream agreement, upon the completion of a sale of diamonds, Osisko remits to Stornoway a cash transfer payment which equals to the lesser of 40% of achieved sales price and US$40 per carat. For the purpose of calculating stream remittances, Stornoway shall separately sell any diamonds smaller than the +7 DTC sieve size that are recovered in excess of the maximum agreed-upon proportion within a sale of run of mine ("ROM") diamonds (the excess small diamonds, or incidentals). In this manner, Stornoway shall restrict the proportion of small diamonds contained in a ROM sale such that the streamers and Stornoway will be fully aligned on upside price exposure with downside protection on price and product mix.

Update on operations

Stornoway announced in April 2020 that it had decided to keep the mine on care and maintenance, given the structural challenges affecting the diamond market sales as well as the depressed prices for diamonds due to COVID-19. The mine restarted its activities in September 2020.

Stornoway's focus has been on cost reduction while the diamond market recovers. During the first quarter of 2021, the company sold 444,936 carats at an average price of US$74.03 per carat, a significant improvement over pre-COVID pricing levels. During the second quarter of 2021, the company sold 439,028 carats at an average price of US$83.80 per carat. During the third quarter of 2021, the company sold 468,354 carats at an average price of US$97.85 per carat and during the fourth quarter, the company sold 491,053 carats at an average price of US$116.23 per carat. The last sale that was completed in February had an average price of over US$170 per carat, a continued upward trend.

Stornoway's cost reductions, coupled with strengthening diamond prices resulted in positive cash generation from Renard and no additional drawdowns on the company's working capital facility in 2021. Stornoway repaid $3.9 million to Osisko, or approximately 50% of the working capital facility (and interests receivable) outstanding at the end of December 2021. Osisko has agreed to defer payments from the stream until April 2022. Payments can be made prior to this date if the financial situation of Stornoway permits.

Equity Investments

The Company's assets include a portfolio of shares, mainly of publicly traded exploration and development mining companies. Osisko invests, and intends to continue to invest, from time to time in companies where it holds a royalty, stream or other interest and in various companies within the mining industry for investment purposes and with the objective of improving its ability to acquire future royalties, streams or other interests. In addition to investment objectives, in some cases, the Company may decide to take a more active role, including providing management personnel and/or administrative support, as well as nominating individuals to the investee's board of directors. These investments are reflected in investments in associates in the consolidated financial statements and include mainly Osisko Mining Inc. ("Osisko Mining"), Osisko Metals Incorporated ("Osisko Metals") and Falco Resources Ltd. ("Falco"). Certain equity positions, including Falco, were transferred to Osisko Development as part of the reverse take-over transaction completed in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Osisko Gold Royalties and Osisko Development may, from time to time and without further notice except as required by law or regulations, increase or decrease their investments at their discretion.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, Osisko acquired equity investments for $20.7 million ($15.5 million acquired by Osisko Gold Royalties and $5.2 million acquired by Osisko Development) and disposed investments for $47.9 million ($4.9 million sold by Osisko Gold Royalties and $43.0 million sold by Osisko Development).


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Fair value of marketable securities

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the investments in marketable securities (excluding notes and warrants) as at December 31, 2021 (in thousands of dollars):

    Osisko Gold Royalties     Osisko Development     Consolidated  
Investments   Carrying
value (i)
    Fair
Value (ii)
    Carrying
value (i)
    Fair
value (ii)
    Carrying
value (i)
    Fair
value (ii)
 
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
Associates   112,390     203,336     12,964     44,820     125,354     248,156  
Other   51,668     51,668     42,563     42,563     94,231     94,231  
    164,058     255,004     55,527     87,383     219,585     342,387  

(i) The carrying value corresponds to the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheet, which is the equity method for investments in associates and the fair value for the other investments, as per IFRS 9, Financial Instruments.

(ii) The fair value corresponds to the quoted price of the investments in a recognized stock exchange as at December 31, 2021.

Main Investments

The following table presents the main investments of the Company in marketable securities as at December 31, 2021:

Investment   Company Holding
the Investment
    Number of
Shares Held
   
Ownership
 
                %  
                   
Osisko Mining   Osisko Gold Royalties     50,023,569     14.4  
Osisko Metals   Osisko Gold Royalties     31,127,397     15.4  
Falco   Osisko Development (i)     46,885,240     17.3  

(i) The investment is held by Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osisko Development.

Osisko Mining Inc.

Osisko Mining is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on its Windfall gold project. Osisko holds a 2.0% - 3.0% NSR royalty on the Windfall gold project, for which a positive preliminary economic assessment was released in April 2021.

In March 2021, Osisko Mining announced that it has placed an order for grinding equipment and ancillaries from FLSmidth for its 100% owned Windfall gold project. The grinding mills have a capacity of processing up to 176.6 dry tonnes per hour, or 3,900 tonnes per day based on 92% availability.  The equipment is expected to be delivered to the Windfall project in the second half of 2022. Installation will follow pending successful receipt of all permits and authorizations. For more information, refer to Osisko Mining's press release dated March 9, 2021 entitled "Osisko Mining Orders Milling Equipment for Windfall", filed on www.sedar.com.

In April 2021, Osisko Mining released an updated preliminary economic assessment with a 39% after-tax internal rate of return and a $1.5 billion after-tax net present value, using a gold price of US$1,500 per ounce. The updated preliminary economic assessment shows an average gold production of 238,000 ounces per year of an 18 year life-of-mine. The first seven years of full production is expected to average 300,000 ounces per year at an average diluted grade of 8.1 g/t Au. For more information, refer to Osisko Mining's press release dated April 7, 2021 entitled "Osisko Mining Delivers Positive PEA Update for Windfall", filed on www.sedar.com.

On September 14, 2021, Osisko Mining reported that drilling had confirmed the Golden Bear discovery zone ("D1") and also identified two new mineralized zones ("D2" and "D3"). All three zones display alteration, sulfide mineralization and local visible gold, and all three remain open up and down plunge and along strike. Drill hole OSK-UB-21-273 returned 67.10 g/t Au over 2.0 metres; this intercept occurred 60 metres upplunge from the discovery intercept previously reported (27.40 g/t Au over 6.7 metres). Osisko Mining also released several batches of drill results illustrating the high grade nature of the deposits at Windfall, including 2,181 g/t Au over 2.5 metres at Lynx on August 3, 2021.

On November 30, 2021, Osisko Mining announced that it has signed an agreement for a private placement of $154 million in a convertible senior unsecured debenture due December 1, 2025 (the "Debentures") with Northern Star Resources Limited ("Northern Star"). In addition, Osisko Mining and Northern Star had agreed to negotiate, on an exclusive basis, the terms of an earn-in and joint-venture on up to a 50% interest in Osisko Mining's Windfall project. On February 16, 2022, Osisko Mining announced the termination of the joint venture negotiations. Osisko Mining has determined that development of the Windfall project on an independent basis would be optimal for their shareholders.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

On January 10, 2022, Osisko Mining provided an updated mineral resource estimate on Windfall. Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 3.2 million ounces of gold, an increase of 73%, at an average grade of 10.5 g/t (cut-off grade of 3.5 g/t), an increase of 9%. Inferred resources are estimated at 3.6 million ounces of gold at an average grade of 8.6 g/t, reflecting a grade increase of 8%. For more information, refer to Osisko Mining's press release dated January 10, 2022 entitled "Osisko Delivers Updated Windfall Resource Estimate", filed on www.sedar.com.

For more information, please refer to Osisko Mining's press releases available on www.sedar.com and on their website (www.osiskomining.com).

As at December 31, 2021, the Company held 50,023,569 common shares representing a 14.4% interest in Osisko Mining (14.5% as at December 31, 2020). The Company concluded that it exercises significant influence over Osisko Mining and accounts for its investment using the equity method.

Osisko Metals Incorporated

Osisko Metals is a Canadian base metal exploration and development company with a focus on zinc mineral assets. The company's flagship properties are the Pine Point mining camp, located in the Northwest Territories and the Bathurst mining camp, located in northern New Brunswick. The Company owns a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Pine Point mining camp (acquired in January 2020) and a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Bathurst mining camp. On February 11, 2022, the royalty Pine Point was increased by 1% for $6.5 million for a total NSR royalty of 3.0%

On January 11, 2021, Osisko Metals announced its 2021 exploration and development plans for Pine Point, including an updated preliminary economic assessment and submission of the environmental assessment initiation package. On receipt of a positive decision on the environmental assessment, expected in the third quarter of 2023, the project permitting phase will commence and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2024.

On June 15, 2020, Osisko Metals released a positive independent preliminary economic assessment on the Pine Point project, including the results of an updated mineral resource estimate that converted approximately 25.5% of the global resource to the indicated mineral resource category. The preliminary economic assessment showed an estimated internal rate of return of 29.6% and a mine life of 10 years. The updated mineral resource estimate highlighted indicated mineral resources of 12.9 million tonnes grading 6.29% zinc equivalent ("ZnEq") (4.56% Zn and 1.73% Pb). Inferred mineral resources are estimated at 37.6 million tonnes grading 6.80% ZnEq (4.89% Zn and 1.91% Pb). For more information, refer to Osisko Metals' press release dated June 15, 2020 entitled "Osisko Metals Releases Positive Pine Point PEA", filed on www.sedar.com.

As at December 31, 2021, the Company held 31,127,397 common shares representing a 15.4% interest in Osisko Metals (17.4% as at December 31, 2020). The Company concluded that it exercises significant influence over Osisko Metals and accounts for its investment using the equity method.

Falco Resources Ltd.

Falco's main asset is the Horne 5 gold project, for which a positive updated feasibility study was released in March 2021. For more information, refer to Falco's press release dated March 24, 2021 and entitled "Updated Feasibility Study Confirms Significant Value of the Horne 5 Project" and filed on www.sedar.com.

The feasibility study was updated to reflect the improved commodity prices, the silver stream financing arrangement with Osisko and the copper and zinc concentrate offtake agreements with Glencore Canada Corporation and its affiliated companies ("Glencore"). The capital and operating costs were reviewed to reflect current market conditions for labour, supplies and services. At a gold price of $1,600 per ounce, the updated feasibility study shows that the Horne 5 Project would generate an after-tax net present value, at a 5% discount rate, of $761 million and an after-tax internal rate of return of 18.9%.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

In June 2021, Falco entered into an agreement in principle with Glencore establishing the framework of the terms and conditions (the "Agreement in Principle") pursuant to which the parties will enter into the Principal Operating License and Indemnity Agreement (the "OLIA") in order to enable Falco to develop and operate its Horne 5 project. It is anticipated that the OLIA will be finalized in 2022. The Agreement in Principle outlines the terms to be included in the OLIA which will establish the framework to govern Falco's development and operation of its Horne 5 project, including:

- The creation of Technical and Strategic Committees, comprised of both Glencore and Falco representatives, to collaborate in the successful and safe development and operation of the Horne 5 Project and to capitalize on the many synergies between the parties;

- The right to appoint one Glencore representative on Falco's Board;

- Rights of access, use and transformation rights in favour of Falco; and

- Financial assurance including guarantees, and indemnification to cover risks to Glencore's copper smelting operations (the "Horne Smelter").

For more information, refer to Falco's press release dated June 28, 2021 entitled "Falco Enters into an Agreement in Principle with Glencore Regarding Horne 5 Development and Operating License", filed on www.sedar.com.

In June 2021, Falco also entered into an option agreement granting Falco the sole and exclusive right to acquire an undivided one hundred percent ownership interest in the Norbec and Millenbach sites located in the vicinity of the City of Rouyn-Noranda. The properties will serve as the tailings management facilities and are located at a former tailings facility (the old Norbec Mine), which has already been impacted by historical mining activities and is situated approximately 11 kilometres from the Horne 5 project's mining complex site. The use of this previously impacted site is consistent with Falco's environmental, social and governance strategies. For more information, refer to Falco's press release dated June 30, 2021 entitled "Falco Enters into an Option Agreement with First Quantum for its Future Tailings Management Facility Site", filed on www.sedar.com

In February 2019, Osisko provided Falco with a senior secured silver stream credit facility ("Falco Silver Stream") with reference to up to 100% of the future silver produced from the Horne 5 property ("Horne 5") located in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. As part of the Falco Silver Stream, Osisko will make staged upfront cash deposits to Falco of up to $180.0 million and will make ongoing payments equal to 20% of the spot price of silver, to a maximum of US$6.00 per ounce. The Falco Silver Stream is secured by a first priority lien on the project and all assets of Falco. However, Osisko agreed to subordinate its first priority in favor of Glencore pending the repayment of a short-term loan to Glencore by Falco. The first installment of $25.0 million was made at the closing of the Falco Silver Stream and an additional advance of $10.0 million on the second installment ($20.0 million) was made in August 2021.

As at December 31, 2021, Osisko Development held 46,885,240 common shares representing a 17.3% interest in Falco (18.2% as at December 31, 2020). The Company concluded that it exercises significant influence over Falco and accounts for its investment using the equity method.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Sustainability Activities

Osisko views sustainability as a key part of its strategy to create value for its shareholders and other stakeholders.

The Company focuses on the following key areas:

  • Promoting the mining industry and its benefits to society;
  • Maintaining strong relationships with the Federal government and the Provincial, Municipal and First Nations governments;
  • Supporting the economic development of regions where Osisko operates (directly or indirectly through its interests);
  • Supporting university education in mining fields and employee development;
  • Promoting diversity throughout the organization and the mining industry; and
  • Encouraging our partners' companies to adhere to the same areas of focus in sustainability.

In April 2021, Osisko Gold Royalties released its inaugural ESG report (www.osiskogr.com/en/message-stakeholders/). In addition to a discussion of corporate governance practices, the report provides a focused review of how Osisko assesses potential investments through its diligence process and monitors existing assets to ensure the Company is well positioned to deliver growth responsibly.

As part of its broader ESG initiative, Osisko Gold Royalties is proud to have joined the UN Global Compact, the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, with over 14,500 participants across 160 countries. The UN Global Compact is based on ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. By signing onto the initiative, Osisko Gold Royalties has committed to align with these principles, intended to promote and strengthen responsible corporate policies and practices worldwide. As part of its commitment, Osisko Gold Royalties will release an annual communication on progress that outlines the Company's efforts to operate responsibly and implement the ten principles.

Osisko also proudly announced a strategic partnership with Carbon Streaming Corporation ("Carbon Streaming") to help promote global decarbonization and biodiversity projects. The group's management team consists of seasoned executives with significant streaming expertise and recognized climate change experts. Carbon Streaming's business model is to fund carbon-offset projects that avoid, reduce or remove GHG emissions globally. The investment affords Osisko a 20% right to participate in any streaming transactions conducted by Carbon Streaming under certain circumstances. Beyond the potential to offset the Company's indirect carbon emissions, Osisko expects potential synergies with current and future mine operators in its traditional royalty and stream business. Mining operations afford significant opportunities to generate carbon credits through ancillary projects that are value enhancing for the mine, the neighboring communities (through employment and conservation) and the environment overall. On July 27, 2021 Carbon Streaming listed on the NEO Exchange.

Mining Exploration and Evaluation / Development Activities

Following the spin-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties to Osisko Development in November 2020, all mining exploration, evaluation and development assets and activities are now held, operated and financed exclusively by Osisko Development.

In 2021, investments in mining assets and plant and equipment amounted to respectively $185.3 million, mostly on the Cariboo gold property, Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project and San Antonio gold project, all operated by Osisko Development.

Cariboo gold property

Exploration activities

A total of 152,500 meters were drilled in 2021 on the Cariboo gold property as part of the exploration and category conversion drill program to support the ongoing feasibility study. The drilling commenced in January 2021 and was completed in October 2021 with up to 12 diamond drill rigs utilized during the campaign. By deposit, a total of 61,000 meters were drilled at Shaft, 50,000 meters at Valley, 30,000 meters at Lowhee and 10,000 meters at Mosquito. An additional 1,500 meters were drilled at Quesnel River.  The drilling confirmed down dip extensions of mineralized vein corridors and high-grade intercepts within the current mineral resource estimate. The mineral resource estimate incorporates eight deposit areas; the Shaft and Mosquito Creek deposits on Island Mountain, Cow and Valley deposits on Cow Mountain, and Lowhee, KL, BC Vein and Bonanza Ledge deposits on Barkerville Mountain at a cut-off grade of 2.1 g/t Au. The objective of the 2021 exploration and delineation program is to convert inferred resources to indicated resources to support reserves for the ongoing feasibility study and to increase overall ounces in the inferred and indicated resource categories by exploring the depth and strike potential of the known deposits.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

For further details on the exploration drilling results, please refer to Osisko Development's press releases filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on Osisko Development's website (www.osiskodev.com). 

Mineral resource estimate

In October 2020, Osisko announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the Cariboo gold project of 3.2 million ounces of gold (21.4 million tonnes grading 4.6 g/t Au) in the measured and indicated resource category, and 2.7 million ounces of gold (21.6 million tonnes grading 3.9 g/t Au) in the inferred resource category. Metallurgical testing has shown that the mineralization can be effectively upgraded by flotation and x-ray transmission ore-sorting, owing to the strong association of gold with pyrite. The concentrates can then be processed at the wholly-owned Quesnel River mill.

For more information, refer to Barkerville Gold Mines NI 43-101 Technical Report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cariboo Gold Project, British Columbia, Canada" (the "Technical Report") filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) on November 17, 2020 under Osisko Gold Royalties' profile.

Permitting and Environmental Assessment Process

On October 27, 2021 the Province of British Columbia, Lhtako Dené First Nation and Osisko Development announced the approval of amendments to Mines Act Permits M-238 and M-198 allowing for the expansion of the existing Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 underground mine. These amendments support the ongoing employment of 127 workers at the mine. The expansion of the Bonanza Ledge 2 project allows for continuity of certain mining activities while the Cariboo gold project environmental assessment proceeds.  The permitting process is still on schedule with granting of the permits anticipated by September 2022.

Osisko Development started an Environmental Assessment Process ("EA") in spring of 2019 for the Cariboo gold project located in British Colombia.  The project has completed several milestones to obtaining the EA Certificate planned in the fourth quarter of 2022.  The following is a summary of the steps completed and to be completed to obtain the EA Certificate that will grant Osisko Development the right to apply for the permit of the Cariboo gold project

The following is summary of steps towards EA certification in September 2022

 Early Engagement - Completed, initial project description and summary of engagement

 EA Readiness Decision - Completed, detailed project description, received notice of consent

 Processing planning - Completed

 Application Development & Review - Application submitted and under review

  • Effects of Assessment
  • Recommendation
  • Decision
  • Post Certificate

Ore Sorting Technology and Advanced Mining Equipment

Osisko Development commissioned TOMRA in the last quarter of 2020 to complete ore sorting tests using a XRT sensor (x-ray transmission) on a sample of approximately 2,200 kg of ore coming from the Cariboo gold project. After screening to remove the fine particles (size less than 10mm), approximately 1,800 kg of samples, corresponding to medium grade mineralized material typically encountered around high grade veins and replacements, was tested by the Tomra Sorter.  In April 2021, Osisko Development announced positive results of the recent test work aimed at confirming the use of ore sorting to improve the processed grade of mineral resources at the Cariboo gold project.  Details on the results of the test work can be viewed in the company's press release dated April 22, 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Osisko Development completed the mechanical installation of the Steinert Ore Sorter. Following the electrical installation to be done in February 2022, commissioning is expected to be completed by the beginning of the second quarter of 2022.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, Osisko Development leased a MT720 Roadheader for 12 months, which was used for testing purposes in the first half of 2021 at the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project. The Roadheader was re-purposed in the second half of 2021 to build the Cow Mountain Portal. It is currently held in containment inside the portal along with winter protection awaiting the start of the development of the Lowhee underground exploration ramp. The Cow exploration ramp will gain access to a 10,000 tonne bulk sample that was permitted in 2021 under a mineral exploration (MX) permit MX-4-561. Underground development with the Roadheader is required to reach the bulk sample location and ore is expected to be processed in the fourth quarter 2022. Underground exploration will also take place as part of this work. Benefits expected to be realized from the Roadheader include, safer development for operators, reduced overbreak, faster development rate, improved integrity of the Cariboo Gold ground and better drift profile and improved ground conditions.  The leased MT720 Roadheader was purchased in the first quarter of 2022. Two additional Roadheaders (MH621) have also been ordered from Sandvik Canada in the fourth quarter of 2021, which are expected to arrive on site in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first half of 2023.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

2022 Objectives

Regional greenfield exploration is planned for the second and third quarters of 2022 to continue the geochemical sampling and geological mapping of the Quesnel Terrane properties with focus on the Cayenne property and the area between Burns and Yanks, known as the Yanks-Lightning Trend.

Osisko Development started mining operations at its Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project in the first quarter of 2021 as it was granted in the first quarter of 2021 a notice of departure from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation of British Columbia.  Osisko Development announced on October 27, 2021 receipt of the final permits for the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 mine and Qquesnel River mill. The Cow Mountain Underground Bulk Sample Permit was received in July 2021. The underground portal was completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 and Osisko Development anticipates commencing the bulk sample activities in 2022. Osisko Development will be collecting the bulk sample from the Lowhee Deposit and is on track to completing a feasibility study in the first half of 2022.

Impairments - Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project

In March 2021, processing of ore commenced at the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project and Osisko Development earned their first pre-commercial production revenues since recommissioning of the Quesnel River mill.

As a result of operational challenges incurred during the second quarter for 2021, it was determined that total capital and production costs related to the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project would be higher than originally planned. These factors were considered indicators of impairment, among other facts and circumstances and, accordingly, management performed an impairment assessment as at June 30, 2021. As a result of the impairment assessment, Osisko Development recorded an impairment charge of $36.1 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

On June 30, 2021, the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project was written down to its estimated recoverable amount of $12.4 million, which was determined by the value-in-use using a cash-flows approach.

Due to continuing operational challenges, it was determined that total capital and production costs related to the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project would be higher than the total revenues expected to be generated for the remaining life of the project, mostly as a result of lower production. These factors were considered indicators of impairment, among other facts and circumstances and, accordingly, management performed an impairment assessment as at September 30, 2021. As a result of the impairment assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $22.4 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

On September 30, 2021, the net book value of the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project was written down to zero as it is estimated that the net book value will not be recovered by the expected net profits to be generated from the sale of precious metals.

The Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project is a small scale and short life project, which allows Osisko Development to facilitate (i) opportunities for managing historical reclamation obligations inherited by the company, (ii) hands on training and commissioning of the company's mining and processing complex for the Cariboo gold project and (iii) maintain the economic and social benefits for the First Nations partners and communities.

San Antonio gold project

The San Antonio gold project is a past-producing oxide copper mine located in Sonora, Mexico. In 2020, following the acquisition of the project, Osisko Development concentrated its efforts in obtaining the required permits and amendments to the permits to perform its activities. Osisko Development has filed preventive reports for the processing of the gold stockpile on site and for a 15,000-meter drilling program for the Sapuchi, Golfo de Oro and California zones.

In 2021, Osisko Development focused on various activities that pertain to permitting, local community relations, exploration drilling and preparations towards the processing of the ore stockpile on site.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Mineral resource estimate

The processing scenario assumes heap leaching of the mineralized material sourced from open pit mining. The mineral resource has been limited to mineralized material that occurs within optimized pit shells.

San Antonio Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate

 
Category
 
Deposit
Tonnes Gold Grade Silver Grade Gold Ounces Silver Ounces
('000) g/t g/t ('000) ('000,000)
 
Inferred
Golfo de Oro 11,700 1.3 2.7 503 1.0
California 4,900 1.2 2.1 182 0.3
Sapuchi 11,100 1.0 3.4 364 1.2
Total Inferred Resources 27,600 1.2 2.9 1,049 2.5

Mineral Resource Estimate notes:

1. The independent and qualified person for the mineral resource estimates, as defined by NI 43-101, is Leonardo de Souza, MAusIMM (CP), of Talisker Exploration Services Inc.

2. The gold cut-off grade applied to oxide, transition and sulphide ore are 0.32 g/t Au, 0.36 g/t Au and 0.42 g/t Au, respectively.

3. These mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability.

4. The mineral resource estimate follows CIM Definition Standards.

5. The estimate is reported for a potential open pit scenario assuming US$1,550 per ounce of gold.

6. Results are presented in-situ. Ounce (troy) = metric tonnes x grade / 31.103. Calculations used metric units (metres, tonnes, g/t). Any discrepancies in the totals are due to rounding effects. Rounding followed the recommendations as per NI 43-101.

7. Talisker Exploration Services Inc. is not aware of any known environmental, permitting, legal, title-related, taxation, socio- political, marketing or other relevant issues that could materially affect the mineral resource estimate other than those that may be disclosed in a NI 43-101 compliant technical report.

Permitting

Osisko Development continued the various permitting activities started in 2020. These activities consist of obtaining the permits for the MIA and the change of Use of Land while continuing the work required to complete the environmental baseline study.  Applications were submitted for four new mining claims, Sapuchi E-82/40881, Sapuchi 2 E-82/40882, Sapuchi 3 E-82/40883, Sapuchi 4 E-82/40888. 

Exploration Program

A two phase 45,000-meter drilling campaign was initiated during the second quarter of 2021. The objective of the drill program was to conduct exploration and resource drilling at a spacing of 25 metres and historic drilling validation for the three main target areas; Sapuchi, California and Golfo de Oro.  A total of 27,900 metres were drilled in 177 holes in 2021, representing 62% of the budgeted drill plan. Osisko Development expects exploration potential to expand both oxide and sulphide resources as recent metallurgical testing has shown that the sulphide resources are amenable to heap leaching.

Stockpile

By the end of 2021, construction of the sodium cyanide heap leach pad was completed.  As of December 31, 2021, a total of 47,180 tonnes were crushed and placed on the heap leach pad. 

Installation of the carbon-in-column processing plant and installation of related equipment was completed in the the fourth quarter of 2021 and commissioning was completed in January 2022.  Osisko Development is on track to have loaded carbon available to be shipped and realize its first gold sales in the first half of 2022.

The stockpile inventory was revalued at its net recoverable amount in 2021, resulting in an impairment of $21.2 million, following an increase in the expected processing and transportation costs, in part due to inflation pressures, and, to a lighter decree, a decrease in the expected realized gold price.

2022 Objectives

Osisko Development will continue to focus its efforts on the stockpile processing and will continue to advance its current permit applications.  With the completion of the 2021 drill program, Osisko Development intends to publish a resource estimate for the project in the first quarter of 2022.

James Bay area properties

In 2021, the Company incurred an impairment charge of $42.7 million ($34.6 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties, including the James Bay properties and the Coulon zinc project in Canada. Osisko Development has determined that further exploration and evaluation expenditures are no longer planned in the near term on these properties and that the carrying amount of these assets is unlikely to be recovered from a sale of the project at the current time. As a result, these properties were fully written down.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Osisko Gold Royalty has a dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") that allows Canadian and U.S. shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends into additional common shares either purchased on the open market through the facilities of the TSX or the NYSE, or issued directly from treasury by the Company, or acquired by a combination thereof. In the case of a treasury issuance, the price will be the weighted average price of the common shares on the TSX or the NYSE during the five trading days immediately preceding the dividend payment date, less a discount, if any, of up to 5%, at the Company's sole election.

As at December 31, 2021, the holders of 7,891,496 common shares had elected to participate in the DRIP, representing dividends payable of $0.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 120,523 common shares under the DRIP, at a discount rate of 3% (268,173 common shares in 2020 at a discount rate of 3%). On January 14, 2022, 29,929 common shares were issued under the DRIP at a discount rate of 3%.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

In December 2021, Osisko Gold Royalties renewed its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") program. Under the terms of the 2022 NCIB program, Osisko Gold Royalties may acquire up to 16,530,668 of its common shares from time to time in accordance with the normal course issuer bid procedures of the TSX. Repurchases under the 2022 NCIB program are authorized until December 11, 2022. Daily purchases will be limited to 87,264 common shares, other than block purchase exemptions, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume of the common shares on the TSX for the six-month period ending November 30, 2021, being 349,057 common Shares.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company purchased for cancellation a total of 2,103,366 common shares for $30.8 million (average acquisition price per share of $14.64) under its 2021 NCIB program.

Gold Market and Currency

Gold Market

Gold prices recorded a mixed and volatile performance in 2021 and have fluctuated in the US$200 per ounce range for most of the year moving to a high of US$1,960 per ounce in early January to drop to a low of US$1,680 per ounce in late summer. Gold finished the year at US$1,820 per ounce (based on the LBMA AM gold price), down 3.6% or US$68 per ounce from the close of last year of US$1,888 per ounce. Gold price averaged US$1,799 per ounce in 2021, US$29 per ounce higher when compared to the average price of US$1,770 per ounce in 2020.

Gold prices were highly volatile during the fourth quarter with a trading range of US$112 per ounce. Prices have closed the fourth quarter at US$1,820 per ounce, up US$77 per ounce compared to the closing price of US$1,743 per ounce in the third quarter. Gold price averaged US$1,796 per ounce in the fourth quarter of 2021, which was slightly up from US$1,790 per ounce in the third quarter, and US$78 per ounce lower compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

The historical price is as follows:

(US$/ounce of gold)   High     Low     Average     Close  
                         
2021 $ 1,943   $ 1,684   $ 1,799   $ 1,820  
2020   2,067     1,474     1,770     1,888  
2019   1,545     1,270     1,393     1,515  
2018   1,355     1,178     1,268     1,279  
2017   1,346     1,151     1,257     1,291  

In Canadian dollar terms, the average gold price per ounce averaged $2,255 in 2021 $2,374 in 2020. The average price per ounce of gold averaged $2,263 in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $2,255 in the third quarter of 2021 and $2,442 in the fourth quarter of 2020. The gold price closed the fourth quarter of 2021 at $2,308 per ounce, up $87 per ounce from September 30, 2021.

Currency

In 2021, the Canadian dollar traded in a range of 1.2040 and 1.2942 and closed the year at 1.2678 (compared to 1.2741 on September 30, 2021 and 1.2732 on December 31, 2020). The Canadian dollar averaged 1.2535 in 2021 compared to 1.3415 in 2020.

The Canadian dollar traded between 1.2329 and 1.2942 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and averaged 1.2603 in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 1.2600 in the third quarter of 2021 and 1.3030 in the fourth quarter of 2020.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

The Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at the lower bound of 0.25% at its December meeting. The Bank of Canada signaled its intention to gradually normalize monetary policy to ensure inflation stays under control on a sustainable basis.

The exchange rate for the U.S./Canadian dollar is outlined below:

 

High

Low

Average

Close

2021

1.2942

1.2040

1.2535

1.2678

2020

1.4496

1.2718

1.3415

1.2732

2019

1.3600

1.2988

1.3269

1.2988

2018

1.3642

1.2288

1.2957

1.3642

2017

1.3743

1.2128

1.2986

1.2545

Selected Financial Information

(in thousands of dollars, except figures for ounces and amounts per ounce and per share) (1)

    2021     2020     2019  
    $     $     $  
                   
Revenues   224,877     213,630     392,599  
Cash margin (2)   187,231     149,930     129,718  
Gross profit   138,870     104,325     82,709  
                   
Impairment of assets (3)   (126,650 )   (34,298 )   (260,800 )
                   
Operating (loss) income   (45,217 )   41,703     (183,226 )
Net (loss) earnings (4)   (23,554 )   16,876     (234,195 )
Basic and diluted net (loss) earnings per share (5)   (0.14 )   0.10     (1.55 )
                   
Total assets   2,370,622     2,397,104     1,947,253  
Total long-term debt   410,435      400,429      349,042   
                   
Average selling price of gold (per ounce sold)                  
    In C$ (6)   2,270     2,373     1,817  
    In US$   1,797     1,782     1,371  
                   
Operating cash flows   106,095     107,978     91,598  
Dividend per common share   0.21     0.20     0.20  
                   
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)                  
    Basic   167,628     162,303     151,266  
    Diluted (5)   167,628     162,428     151,266  

(1) Unless otherwise noted, financial information is in Canadian dollars and prepared in accordance with IFRS.

(2) Cash margin is a non-IFRS financial performance measure which has no standard definition under IFRS. It is calculated by deducting the cost of sales from the revenues. Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

(3) Including impairment on royalties, streams and other interests, on exploration, evaluation and development assets, and on investments, when applicable.

(4) Attributable to Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's shareholders.

(5) Using actual exchange rates at the date of the transactions.

(6) As a result of the net loss for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2019, all potentially dilutive common shares are deemed to be antidilutive for these periods and thus diluted net loss per share is equal to the basic net loss per share.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Overview of Financial Results

Financial Summary -2021

  • Record revenues from royalties and streams of $199.6 million ($224.9 million including offtakes) compared to $156.6 million ($213.6 million including offtakes) in 2020;
  • Record gross profit of $138.9 million compared to $104.3 million in 2020;
  • Impairment charges of $42.7 million on exploration and evaluation properties, $21.2 million on the ore in stockpiles of the San Antonio project, and $58.4 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project in 2021, all operated by Osisko Development;
  • Mining operating expenses of $12.9 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project;
  • Consolidated operating loss of $45.2 million compared to operating income of $41.7 million in 2020, as a result of impairment charges and mining operating expenses incurred by Osisko Development;
  • Consolidated net loss attributable to Osisko Gold Royalties' shareholders of $23.6 million or $0.14 per basic and diluted share, compared to net earnings of $16.9 million or $0.10 per basic and diluted share in 2020;
  • Consolidated adjusted earnings6  of $59.3 million or $0.35 per basic share1 compared to $48.4 million or $0.30 per basic share in 2020; and
  • Consolidated cash flows provided by operating activities of $106.1 million compared to $108.0 million in 2020.

Revenues from royalties and streams increased in 2021 compared to 2020, mostly as a result of higher deliveries and payments under the royalty and stream agreements, partially offset by lower realized prices in Canadian dollars. Revenues from offtake agreements decreased as a result of the Parral offtake conversion into a stream in April 2021. The year 2020 was also negatively affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mining operations of several operators.

Cost of sales decreased in 2021 compared to 2020, mostly following the Parral offtake conversion into a stream in April 2021.

Depletion expense increased by $2.8 million compared to the corresponding period in 2020, mainly as a result of the higher deliveries and payments under the royalty and stream agreements and the mix of sales.

Gross profit amounted to $138.9 million in 2021 compared to $104.3 million in 2020. The increase is mainly due to higher deliveries and payments under the royalty and stream agreements and lower cost of sales, partially offset by higher depletion.

In 2021, the Company incurred a consolidated operating loss of $45.2 million, compared to a consolidated operating income of $41.7 million in 2020, mostly as a result of an impairment charge of $21.2 million on the ore in stockpiles of the San Antonio project, impairment charges of $58.4 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project, impairment charges of $42.7 million ($34.5 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties (including the James Bay properties and Coulon project), all operated by Osisko Development, and mining operating expenses of $12.9 million also related to the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project. In 2020, the Company had incurred an impairment charge on the Renard diamond stream of $26.3 million ($19.3 million, net of income taxes).

Consolidated G&A expenses increased in 2021 as a result of the creation of Osisko Development in November 2020. Consolidated G&A expenses amounted to $41.3 million in 2021 compared to $25.9 million in 2020. G&A expenses from the royalties and streams segment decreased slightly in 2021 at $19.6 million compared to $20.5 million in 2020. G&A expenses from the exploration and development segment amounted to $21.7 million compared to $5.4 million in 2020 due to increased activities in 2021.

Business development expenses decreased to $4.2 million in 2021 from $10.3 million in 2020. The decrease is mainly due to additional professional fees incurred in 2020 related to the RTO transaction ($1.8 million) and a non-cash listing fee of $1.7 million, also related to the RTO transaction, of which $2.7 million were assumed by Osisko Development. The balance of the decrease is explained by lower professional fees and compensation expense incurred by Osisko in 2021.

In 2021, Osisko Development incurred mining operating expenses of $12.9 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project.

In 2021, the Company incurred a net loss attributable to Osisko's shareholders of $23.6 million, compared to net earnings of $16.9 million in 2020. The increase in gross profit in 2021 was offset by impairment charges and other operating charges from Osisko Development.

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6 "Adjusted earnings (loss)" and "Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share" are non-IFRS financial performance measures which have no standard definition under IFRS. Refer to the non-IFRS measures provided under the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Consolidated adjusted earnings were $59.3 million in 2021, compared to $48.4 million in 2020, as a result of a higher gross profit, partly offset by higher consolidated G&A expenses and mining operating expenses on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project. Adjusted earnings for the royalties and streams segment amounted to $94.4 million in 2021 compared to $55.3 million in 2020, mostly as a result of a higher gross profit. The adjusted loss for the exploration and development segment amounted to $35.1 million in 2021 compared to $6.9 million in 2020, as a result of increased activities. Details of adjusted earnings (loss) per segment is provided in the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

Consolidated net cash flows provided by operating activities in 2021 was $106.1 million compared to $108.0 million in 2020. Net cash flows provided by operating activities of the royalties and streams segment were $153.2 million in 2021 compared to $114.0 million in 2020, mostly as a result of a higher cash margin. Net cash flows used by operating activities for the exploration and development segment were $47.1 million in 2021 compared to $6.0 million in 2020, as a result of increased activities. Details on cash flows per segment is provided in the Segment Disclosure section of this MD&A.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

The following table presents summarized consolidated statements of income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of dollars, except amounts per share):

      2021     2020  
      $     $  
               
Revenues (a)   224,877     213,630  
               
Cost of sales (b)   (37,646 )   (63,700 )
Depletion of royalty, stream and other interests (c)   (48,361 )   (45,605 )
Gross profit (d)   138,870     104,325  
               
Other operating expenses              
General and administrative (e)   (41,265 )   (25,901 )
Business development (f)   (4,168 )   (10,290 )
Exploration and evaluation (g)   (1,197 )   (131 )
Mining operating expenses (h)   (12,919 )   -  
Impairment of assets (i)   (124,538 )   (26,300 )
               
Operating (loss) income     (45,217 )   41,703  
               
Other revenues (expenses), net (j)   1,497     (14,561 )
               
(Loss) earnings before income taxes     (43,720 )   27,142  
               
Income tax expense (k)   (12,955 )   (10,913 )
               
Net (loss) earnings     (56,675 )   16,229  
               
Net (loss) earnings attributable to:              
  Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's shareholders     (23,554 )   16,876  
  Non-controlling interests     (33,121 )   (647 )
               
Net (loss) earnings per share              
    Basic and diluted     (0.14 )   0.10  
               


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

(a) Revenues are comprised of the following:

    Years ended December 31,  
    2021     2020  
    Average
selling price
per ounce /
carat ($)
    Ounces /
carats sold
 
    Total
revenues
($000's)
    Average
selling price
per ounce /
carat ($)
 
    Ounces /
Carats sold
 
    Total
revenues
($000's)
 
                                     
                                     
Gold sold   2,265     60,621     137,215     2,373     53,276     126,415  
Silver sold   32     1,671,791     52,682     27     2,524,469     67,167  
Diamonds sold(i)   117     176,964     20,775     94     92,200     8,692  
Other (paid in cash)   -     -     14,205     -     -     11,356  
                224,877                 213,630  

(i) The diamonds were sold by an agent for Osisko for a blended selling price of $117 (US$94) per carat in 2021. The average selling price includes 34,249 incidental carats sold outside of the run of mine sales at an average price of $23 (US$18) per carat. Excluding the incidental carats, 142,715 carats were sold at an average price of $140 (US$105) per carat in 2021. The Renard diamond mine was put on care and maintenance in March 2020 given the structural challenges affecting the diamond market sales as well as the depressed prices for diamonds due to COVID-19. The mine restarted its activities in September 2020.

The increase in gold ounces sold in 2021 is mainly the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected several mining operations in 2020, as well as strong production in 2021, partially offset by the conversion of the Parral offtake agreement into a stream in April 2021. The decrease in silver ounces sold in 2021 is mainly the result of lower silver ounces acquired under the Parral offtake agreement following the conversion of the Parral offtake into a stream, partially offset by higher deliveries under the other stream agreements.

(b) Cost of sales represents mainly the acquisition price of the metals and diamonds under the offtake and stream agreements, as well as minimal refining, insurance and transportation costs related to the metals received under royalty agreements. The decrease in costs of sales in 2021 is mainly the result of the conversion of the Parral offtake into a stream in April 2021, partially offset by higher deliveries in 2021 compared to 2020.

(c) The royalty, stream and other interests are depleted using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the properties or the life of the agreement. The increase in 2021 is mostly due to the increased deliveries in 2021 and the impact of the mix of sales.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

(d) The breakdown of cash margin7  and gross profit per type of interest is as follows (in thousands of dollars):

    Years ended December 31  
    2021     2020  
    $     $  
             
Royalty interests            
Revenues   140,279     111,305  
Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion)   (551 )   (512 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   139,728     110,793  
             
Depletion   (28,958 )   (23,161 )
Gross profit   110,770     87,632  
             
Stream interests            
Revenues   59,333     45,269  
Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion)   (12,752 )   (8,988 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   46,581     36,281  
             
Depletion   (19,135 )   (21,531 )
Gross profit   27,446     14,750  
             
Royalty and stream interests            
Total cash margin (in dollars)   186,309     147,074  
Divided by: total revenues   199,612     156,574  
Cash margin (in percentage of revenues)   93.3%     93.9%  
             
Offtake interests            
Revenues   25,265     57,056  
Less: cost of sales   (24,343 )   (54,200 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   922     2,856  
Cash margin (in percentage of revenues)   3.6%     5.0%  
             
Depletion   (268 )   (913 )
Gross profit   654     1,943  
             
Total - Gross profit   138,870     104,325  

(e) Consolidated G&A expenses increased in 2021 as a result of the creation of Osisko Development in November 2020. Consolidated G&A expenses amounted to $41.3 million in 2021 compared to $25.9 million in 2020. G&A expenses from the royalties and streams segment decreased slightly in 2021 at $19.6 million compared to $20.5 million in 2020. G&A expenses from the exploration and development segment amounted to $21.7 million compared to $5.4 million in 2020 due to increased activities in 2021.

(f) Business development expenses decreased to $4.2 million in 2021 from $10.3 million in 2020.  The decrease is mainly due to additional professional fees incurred in 2020 related to the RTO transaction ($1.8 million) and a non-cash listing fee of $1.7 million, also related to the RTO transaction, of which $2.7 million were assumed by Osisko Development. The balance of the decrease is explained by lower professional fees and compensation expense incurred by Osisko in 2021.

(g) Exploration and evaluation expenses represent expenditures incurred by Osisko Development and its subsidiaries for general exploration activities and for properties that have been previously written-off. The increase is mostly due to the earn-in agreements on exploration properties that were cancelled at the end of 2020.

(h) Mining operating expenses of $12.9 million in 2021 are related to operating expenses incurred by Osisko Development on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project.

(i) In 2021, the Company recorded impairment charges of $21.2 million on the ore in stockpiles (San Antonio project, operated by Osisko Development) to reduce its net book value to its net realizable value following an increase in the expected processing and transportation costs and a decrease in the gold price. The Company recorded impairment charges of $58.4 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project, operated by Osisko Development (refer to the Mining Exploration and Evaluation / Development Activities section of this MD&A for details on the impairment charge). Finally, the Company incurred an impairment charge of $42.7 million ($34.5 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties, including the James Bay properties and the Coulon zinc project in Canada. Osisko Development has determined that further exploration and evaluation expenditures are no longer planned in the near term on these properties and that the carrying amount of these assets is unlikely to be recovered from a sale of the project at the current time. As a result, these properties were fully written down in 2021.

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7 Cash margin is a non-IFRS financial performance measure which has no standard definition under IFRS. It is calculated by deducting the cost of sales from the revenues. Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

(j) In 2020, the Company had incurred an impairment charge of $26.3 million ($19.3 million, net of income taxes) on its Renard diamond stream and wrote-off a royalty interest on which the royalty rights were lost as well as a loan.

(k) Other revenues, net of $1.5 million in 2021 include finance costs of $24.6 million, a share of loss of associate of $4.0 million and a foreign exchange loss of $0.6 million, partially offset by a net gain on investments of $13.7 million (including gains on acquisition of investments of $7.6 million and a variation in fair value on investments at fair value through profit and loss of $6.3 million), a flow-through shares premium income of $7.0 million and interest income of $5.1 million. Other revenues also include other gains of $4.9 million, mostly related to the reversal of previously recorded provisions for suppliers.

Other expenses, net, of $14.6 million in 2020 include finance costs of $26.1 million, gains on investments of $13.6 million (including a gain on dilution of investments in associates of $10.4 million) and a share of loss of associates of $7.7 million, partially offset by interest income of $4.6 million and a gain on foreign exchange of $1.0 million.

(l) The effective income tax rate 2021 is (29.6%) compared to 40.2% in 2020. The statutory rate is 26.5% in 2021 and 2020. The elements that impacted the effective income taxes are the impairments on mining exploration, evaluation and development projects, for which no deferred tax liability was recorded due to the initial recognition exemption, and the benefit of losses not recognized, revenues taxable at a lower rate and the recognition of previously unrecognized non-capital losses. Cash taxes related to taxes on royalties earned in foreign jurisdictions were paid in 2021 for $1.2 million and $1.4 million in 2020. In addition, income taxes of US$4.5 million ($5.7 million) were paid in Mexico by a subsidiary of Osisko Development in 2021 as a result of the acquisition of the San Antonio stream by Osisko in 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As at December 31, 2021, the Company's consolidated cash position amounted to $115.7 million compared to $151.9 million as at September 30, 2021 and $302.5 million as at December 31, 2020. Cash held by Osisko Gold Royalties amounted to $82.3 million and cash held by Osisko Development amounted to $33.4 million at the end of 2021. As at December 31, 2022, the Company has a negative working capital of $193.4 million, as a result of the $300 million convertible debentures that are due on December 31, 2022. The Company will evaluate the different options to repay these convertible debentures during the year, including drawing its revolving credit facility. Significant variations in the liquidity and capital resources in 2021 are explained below under the Cash Flows section.

Osisko Development financings

Osisko Development - Non-brokered private placement

In January 2021, Osisko Development completed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 9,346,464 units of Osisko Development at a price of $7.50 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $68.6 million. Each unit consists of one common share of Osisko Development and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of Osisko Development, which each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of Osisko Development at a price of $10.00 per share on or prior to December 1, 2023.

In February 2021, Osisko Development completed the second and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 1,515,731 units of Osisko Development at a price of $7.50 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $11.2 million. Each unit consists of one common share of Osisko Development and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of Osisko Development, which each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of Osisko Development at a price of $10.00 per share on or prior to December 1, 2023.

An amount of $73.9 million from the non-brokered private placement was received in 2020. The share issue expenses related to the first and second tranches of the private placement amounted to $1.1 million ($0.8 million, net of income taxes).


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Osisko Development - Brokered private placement of flow-through shares

In March 2021, Osisko Development completed a "bought deal" brokered private placement of 2,055,742 flow-through shares at a price of $9.05 per flow-through share and 1,334,500 charity flow-through shares at a price of $11.24 per charity flow-through share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $33.6 million. Share issue expenses related to this private placement amounted to $1.5 million ($1.1 million, net of income taxes). The shares were issued at a premium to the market price, which was recognized as a current liability under provisions and other liabilities for $7.9 million (net of share issue costs attributed of $0.5 million). The liability will be reversed and recognized to the consolidated statements of income (loss) as flow-through premium income as the required expenditures are incurred. Osisko Development is committed to spending the proceeds on exploration and evaluation activities by December 31, 2022. As at September 30, 2021, the balance remaining to be spent amounted to $4.3 million.

Credit facility

In July 2021, the Company amended its revolving credit facility and increased the amount available by $150.0 million to $550.0 million, with an additional uncommitted accordion of up to $100.0 million (for a total availability of up to $650.0 million). The maturity date of the Facility was extended to July 30, 2025, which can be further extended annually.

The annual extension of the Facility and the uncommitted accordion are subject to acceptance by the lenders. The Facility is to be used for general corporate purposes and investments in the mineral industry, including the acquisition of royalty, stream and other interests. The Facility is secured by the Company's assets from the royalty, stream and other interests segment (which exclude the assets held by Osisko Development and its subsidiaries).

The Facility is subject to standby fees. Funds drawn bear interest based on the base rate, prime rate, London Inter-Bank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") or a comparable or successor rate, plus an applicable margin depending on the Company's leverage ratio. In February 2021, the Company drew $50.0 million to repay the Investissement Québec convertible debenture. As at December 31, 2021, the Facility was drawn for a total of $113.4 million ($50.0 million and US$50.0 million ($63.4 million)) and the effective interest rate was 2.25%, including the applicable margin. The Facility includes covenants that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, including the Company's leverage ratios and meet certain non-financial requirements.  As at December 31, 2021, all such ratios and requirements were met.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes the cash flows (in thousands of dollars):

    Years ended
December 31,
 
    2021     2020  
    $     $  
Cash flows            
Operations   131,094     106,244  
Working capital items   (24,999 )   1,734  
Operating activities   106,095     107,978  
Investing activities   (272,038 )   (223,099 )
Financing activities   (19,601 )   316,861  
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (1,282 )   (7,439 )
(Decrease) increase in cash   (186,826 )   194,301  
Cash - beginning of period   302,524     108,223  
Cash - end of period   115,698     302,524  

Additional details on cash flows per segment is provided in the Segment Disclosure section of this MD&A.

Operating Activities

Consolidated cash flows provided by operating activities in 2021 amounted to $106.1 million compared to $108.0 million in 2020.  In 2021, the royalties and streams segment generated operating cash flows of $153.2 million, compared to $114.0 million in 2020, as a result of a higher cash margin, which was partially offset by net cash flows used by operating activities of $47.1 million from the mining exploration and development segment, compared to $6.0 million in 2020, as a result of increased activities by Osisko Development.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Investing Activities

Consolidated cash flows used in investing activities amounted to $272.0 million in 2021 compared to $223.1 million in 2020.

In 2021, Osisko Gold Royalties invested $90.9 million in royalty interests (including $33.2 million to acquire royalties on the Spring Valley project, $14.4 million to acquire a royalty on the West Kenya project and $12.6 million to acquire a royalty on the Tocantinzinho project), acquired investments for $46.7 million (including an additional investment of $9.2 million with Carbon Streaming Corp. and reinvestments of the net proceeds from the Renard diamond stream of $12.9 million) and received proceeds of $50.9 million from the sale of investments. Osisko Development (mining exploration and development segment) invested $185.3 million in mining assets, plant and equipment, mostly on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project, the San Antonio gold project and the Cariboo gold property, and $3.2 million in exploration and evaluation expenses.

In 2020, Osisko acquired the San Antonio gold project for US$42.0 million, including US$30.0 million ($40.0 million) in cash and US$12.0 million ($15.8 million) in shares. In addition, the Company paid US$4.8 million ($6.3 million) in value-added tax on the acquisition of the assets and $5.9 million in transaction costs. Osisko also invested $49.2 million in marketable securities and notes receivable (including $14.8 million for an additional investment in Osisko Mining), and $66.1 million in acquisitions of royalty and stream interests (including US$12.5 million through a strategic partnership with Regulus Resources Inc. where Osisko acquired a NSR royalty on the Antakori copper-gold project, $12.5 million to acquire the remaining 15% royalty interests that it did not already hold in a portfolio of assets, including NSR royalties on the Island Gold and Lamaque mines, $8.5 million to improve the Gibraltar silver stream, $13.0 million to acquire a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Pine Point project and $5.0 million to acquire a 3% NSR royalty on the Santana gold project being developed by Minera Alamos Inc.). The Company received proceeds of $10.9 million from the sale of marketable securities and generated $4.8 million following a reduction in restricted cash (from a bond held for site restoration on the Cariboo property). Investments in mining interests and plant and equipment were $71.8 million, mainly on the Cariboo gold property (now managed and financed exclusively by Osisko Development).

Financing Activities

Consolidated cash flows used by financing activities amounted to $19.6 million in 2021 compared to cash flows provided by financing activities of $316.9 million in 2020.

In 2021, Osisko repaid a $50.0 million convertible debenture, and drew on its credit facility by the same amount, therefore reducing the interest rate payable on the debt. Osisko paid $32.5 million in dividends to its shareholders and purchased for cancellation a total of 2,103,366 common shares under its 2021 NCIB program for $30.8 million (average acquisition price per share of $14.64). Osisko also received proceeds from the exercise of share options and the share purchase plan for $14.5 million. Investments from minority shareholders in Osisko Development amounted to $36.7 million, net of share issue costs.

In 2020, Osisko completed a private placement of $85.0 million with Investissement Québec. Osisko drew its revolving credit facility by US$50.0 million ($71.7 million), of which it repaid US$15.0 million ($19.2 million), paid dividends of $28.9 million to its shareholders and invested $3.9 million under its 2020 NCIB program. The exercise of share options and shares issued under the share purchase plan generated $7.8 million. Osisko Development completed equity financings of $140.3 million and received proceeds of $73.9 million in 2020 from a private placement that was closed in 2021. Share issue expenses related to Osisko Development financings amounted to $6.0 million.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

2022 Guidance and 5-Year Outlook

2022 Guidance

Osisko's 2022 guidance on royalty and stream interests is largely based on publicly available forecasts from our operating partners. When publicly available forecasts on properties are not available, Osisko obtains internal forecasts from the producers or uses management's best estimate.

GEOs(i) earned and cash margin by interest are estimated as follows for 2022:

    Low   High   Cash margin
    (GEOs)   (GEOs)   (%)
             
Royalty interests   60,300   63,600   99.6%
Stream interests   29,700   31,400   79.6%
    90,000   95,000   92.5%

(i) GEOs from royalty and stream interests held on assets owned and operated by Osisko Development are included in the outlook. These GEOs are not recognized on a consolidated basis since they are cancelled on the consolidation.

For the 2022 guidance, deliveries of silver and cash royalties have been converted to GEOs using commodity prices of US$1,800 per ounce of gold, US$23.50 per ounce of silver and an exchange rate (US$/C$) of 1.26. GEOs from the Renard diamond stream were converted to GEOs using a price of US$110 per carat for the period commencing on May 1, 2022 because, prior to such date, Osisko has committed to reinvest the net proceeds from the stream through a bridge loan facility provided to the operator.

5-Year Outlook

Osisko expects its portfolio to generate between 130,000 and 140,000 GEOs in 2026. The outlook assumes the commencement of production at the San Antonio, Cariboo, Windfall and Back-Forty projects amongst others. It also assumes that Mantos will have reached its nameplate capacity following the recent expansion of its activities, as well as increased production from certain other operators that have announced planned expansions.

Beyond this substantial growth profile, Osisko owns several other growth assets, including Hermosa, Pine Point, Spring Valley, Horne 5, Casino, Copperwood/White Pine, Amulsar and others, which have not been factored in the current 5-year outlook, as their timelines are either later, or less clear. As the operators provide further clarity on these assets, we will seek to include them in our long-term outlook.

This 5-year outlook is based on publicly available forecasts from our operating partners. When publicly available forecasts on properties are not available, Osisko obtains internal forecasts from the producers or uses management's best estimate. The commodity price assumptions that were used in the 5-year outlook are based on current long-term consensus and a gold/silver price ratio of 75:1.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Quarterly Information

The selected quarterly financial information(1) for the past eight financial quarters is outlined below:

(in thousands of dollars, except for amounts per share)

    2021     2020  
    Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1     Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1  
                                                 
GEOs(2)   19,830     20,032     20,178     19,960     18,829     16,739     12,386     18,159  
Cash   115,698     151,945     254,963     320,630     302,524     160,705     201,971     158,325  
Short-term investments   -     -     3,408     3,458     3,501     21,568     21,105     21,228  
Working capital   (193,350 )   117,947     236,320     300,876     225,643     110,333     162,996     117,090  
Total assets   2,370,622     2,390,325     2,410,727     2,435,861     2,397,104     2,200,070     2,128,588     2,016,189  
Total long-term debt   410,435     405,306     401,954     401,266     400,429     421,590     421,652     423,499  
Equity   1,780,061     1,811,600     1,842,230     1,875,729     1,841,032     1,638,178     1,604,676     1,492,346  
Revenues   50,673     50,035     57,246     66,923     213,630     55,707     40,758     52,605  
Net cash flows from operating
activities
  12,771     41,083     30,917     21,324     32,633     36,123     15,422     23,800  
Impairment of assets,
net of income taxes
  (40,308 )   (33,320 )   (40,479 )   (3,794 )   (3,600 )   (1,281 )   (3,117 )   (19,300 )
Net earnings (loss) (3)   (21,184 )   1,795     (14,759 )   10,594     4,632     12,514     13,048     (13,318 )
Basic and diluted net earnings 
(loss) per share(3)
  (0.13 )   0.01     (0.09 )   0.06     0.03     0.08     0.08     (0.09 )
Weighted average shares
outstanding (000's)
                                               
- Basic   166,807     167,924     167,895     167,253     166,093     166,110     164,733     155,374  
- Diluted   166,807     168,220     167,895     167,711     166,321     166,397     164,815     155,374  
Share price - TSX - closing   15.48     14.23     16.99     13.84     16.13     15.75     13.56     10.50  
Share price - NYSE - closing   12.25     11.23     13.70     11.02     12.68     11.83     10.00     7.44  
Warrant price - TSX - closing                                                
    OR.WT   0.015     0.04     0.15     0.21     0.32     0.34     0.31     0.16  
Debenture price - TSX - closing(4)                                                
    OR.DB   101.00     100.94     104.04     100.75     106.00     104.00     101.34     94.75  
Price of gold (average US$)   1,796     1,794     1,816     1,794     1,874     1,909     1,711     1,583  
Closing exchange rate(5) (US$/Can$)                                                
  1.2678     1.2741     1.2394     1.2575     1.2732     1.3339     1.3628     1.4187  

(1) Unless otherwise noted, financial information is in Canadian dollars and prepared in accordance with IFRS.

(2) Excluding GEOs from the Renard diamond stream in 2021 and in the fourth quarter of 2020.

(3) Attributable to Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's shareholders.

(4) Osisko 4% convertible debentures is presented by tranche of nominal value of $100.00.

(5) Bank of Canada Daily Rate.

During the fourth quarter of 2021, Osisko Development incurred an impairment charge of $42.7 million ($34.5 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties, including the James Bay properties and the Coulon zinc project in Canada. Mining operating expenses of $12.9 million were also incurred on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2, operated by Osisko Development.

During the second and third quarters of 2021, Osisko Development incurred impairment charges of $36.1 million and $22.3 million, respectively, on its Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project. During the first quarter of 2021, Osisko Development completed a flow-through equity financing for gross proceeds of $33.6 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, Osisko Development completed two financings for gross proceeds of $140.3 million. In addition, Osisko Development received gross proceeds of $73.9 million in 2020 from a private placement closed in 2021.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company acquired the San Antonio gold project in Mexico for US$42.0 million, including US$30.0 million paid in cash and US$12.0 million paid in shares.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company completed a private placement of $85.0 million with Investissement Québec.

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company drew US$50.0 million on its revolving credit facility and recorded an impairment charge of $26.3 million ($19.3 million, net of income taxes) on its Renard diamond stream.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Fourth Quarter Results

Financial Highlights

(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

    Three months ended December 31,  
    Osisko Gold Royalties (i)     Osisko Development (ii)     Consolidated (vi)  
    2021     2020     2021     2020     2021     2020  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
Revenues   50,673     64,560     2,827     -     50,673     64,560  
Cash margin (iv)   47,027     46,324     -     -     47,027     46,324  
Gross profit   34,763     32,776     -     -     34,763     32,776  
Operating expenses
      (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)
  (5,839 )   (8,600 )   (5,801 )   (4,873 )   (11,640 )   (13,473 )
Mining operating expenses   -     -     (12,919 )   -     (12,919 )   -  
Net earnings (loss)   21,879     11,756     (57,102 )   (7,771 )   (35,223 )   3,985  
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Osisko's
    shareholders
  21,879     11,756     (43,063 )   (7,124 )   (21,184 )   4,632  
Net earnings per share  attributable to
    Osisko's shareholders
  0.13     0.07     (0.26 )   (0.04 )   (0.13 )   0.03  
Adjusted net earnings (loss) (v)   23,808     19,577     (20,519 )   (4,093 )   3,289     15,484  
Adjusted net earnings (loss) per basic share (v)   0.14     0.12     (0.12 )   (0.02 )   0.02     0.09  
                                     
Cash flows from operating activities (vi)                                    
    Before working capital items   40,276     36,211     (14,639 )   (8,154 )   25,637     28,057  
    Working capital items   (5,157 )   (2,113 )   (7,709 )   6,689     (12,866 )   4,576  
    After working capital items   35,119     34,098     (22,348 )   (1,465 )   12,771     32,633  
Cash flows from investing activities (vi)   (23,772 )   (42,430 )   (18,655 )   (24,181 )   (42,427 )   (66,611 )
Cash flows from financing activities   (7,998 )   (39,007 )   2,431     219,662     (5,567 )   180,655  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries. Represents the royalty, stream and other interests segment.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development). Represents the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects segment.

(iii) As at December 31, 2021 and 2020.

(iv) Cash margin is a non-IFRS financial performance measure which has no standard definition under IFRS. It is calculated by deducting the cost of sales from the revenues. Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

(v) Adjusted earnings (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share are non-IFRS financial performance measures which have no standard definition under IFRS. Refer to the non-IFRS measures provided under the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

(vi) Consolidated results are net of the intersegment transactions and adjustments related to accounting policies. Refer to the Segment Disclosure section of this MD&A.

Financial Summary

  • Record revenues from royalties and streams of $50.7 million (no revenues from offtakes in the fourth quarter of 2021) compared to $48.8 million ($64.6 million including offtakes) in the fourth quarter of 2020;

  • Gross profit of $34.8 million compared to $32.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020;

  • Impairment charges of $42.7 million on exploration and evaluation properties and $5.8 million on the ore in stockpiles of the San Antonio project, in addition to mining operating expenses of $12.9 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project;

  • Consolidated operating loss of $38.2 million compared to operating income of $21.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as a result of impairment charges and mining operating expenses incurred by Osisko Development;

  • Consolidated net loss attributable to Osisko Gold Royalties' shareholders of $21.2 million or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, compared to net earnings of $4.6 million or $0.03 per basic and diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2020;

  • Consolidated adjusted earnings8  of $3.3 million or $0.02 per basic share compared to $15.5 million or $0.09 per basic share in the fourth quarter of 2020; and

  • Consolidated cash flows provided by operating activities of $12.8 million compared to $32.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Revenues from royalties and streams increased in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 as a result of higher deliveries and payments under the royalty and stream agreements, partially offset by lower realized prices. Revenues from offtake agreements were nil in the fourth quarter of 2021 as a result of the Parral offtake conversion into a stream in April 2021. The fourth quarter of 2020 was also negatively affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mining operations of certain operators.

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8 "Adjusted earnings (loss)" and "Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share" are non-IFRS financial performance measures which have no standard definition under IFRS. Refer to the non-IFRS measures provided under the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Cost of sales decreased by $14.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 2020 following the Parral offtake conversion into a stream in April 2021.

Depletion expense decreased by $1.3 million compared to the corresponding period in 2020, mainly as a result of the mix of sales.

Gross profit amounted to $34.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $32.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The increase is mainly due to higher deliveries and payments under the royalty and stream agreements and lower cost of sales and depletion expenses.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a consolidated operating loss of $38.2 million, compared to a consolidated operating income of $19.3 million in the corresponding period of 2020, mostly as a result of impairment charges of $42.7 million ($34.5 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties (including the James Bay properties and Coulon project) and $5.8 million on the ore in stockpiles of the San Antonio project, in addition to mining operating expenses of $12.9 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project, all operated by Osisko Development.

Consolidated G&A expenses increased in the fourth quarter of 2021 as a result of the creation of Osisko Development in November 2020. Consolidated G&A expenses amounted to $10.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. G&A expenses from the royalties and streams segment decreased in the fourth quarter of 2021 to $4.7 million compared to $6.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, mostly as a result of a lower compensation expense. G&A expenses from the exploration and development segment amounted to $6.1 million compared to $1.6 million in 2020 due to increased activities in 2021.

Business development expenses decreased to $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The decrease is mainly due to additional professional fees incurred in the fourth quarter of 2020 related to the RTO transaction ($1.8 million) and a non-cash listing fee of $1.7 million, also related to the RTO transaction, of which $2.7 million were assumed by Osisko Development. The balance of the decrease is explained by lower professional fees incurred by Osisko in 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, Osisko Development incurred mining operating expenses of $12.9 million on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a consolidated net loss attributable to Osisko's shareholders of $21.2 million, compared to consolidated net earnings of $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, mostly as a result of impairment charges incurred by Osisko Development, partially offset by net gains on investments.

Consolidated adjusted earnings were $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $15.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, mostly as a result of mining operating expenses on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project and income taxes paid in Mexico by a subsidiary of Osisko Development as a result of the San Antonio stream. Adjusted earnings for the royalties and streams segment amounted to $23.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $19.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as a result of a higher gross profit. The adjusted loss for the exploration and development segment amounted to $20.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as a result of increased activities, mining operating expenses on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project and income taxes paid in Mexico by a subsidiary of Osisko Development. Details of adjusted earnings (loss) per segment is provided in the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.

Consolidated net cash flows provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $12.8 million compared to $32.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net cash flows provided by operating activities of the royalties and streams segment were stable at $35.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $34.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net cash flows used by operating activities for the exploration and development segment were $22.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as a result of increased activities. Details on cash flows per segment is provided in the Segment Disclosure section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

The following table presents summarized consolidated statements of income (loss) for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of dollars, except amounts per share):

      Three months ended
December 31,
 
      2021     2020  
      $     $  
               
Revenues (a)   50,673     64,560  
               
Cost of sales (b)   (3,646 )   (18,236 )
Depletion of royalty, stream and other interests (c)   (12,264 )   (13,548 )
Gross profit (d)   34,763     32,776  
               
Other operating expenses              
General and administrative (e)   (10,829 )   (7,842 )
Business development (f)   (1,130 )   (5,608 )
Exploration and evaluation (g)   319     (23 )
Mining operating expenses (h)   (12,919 )   -  
Impairment of assets (i)   (48,451 )   -  
               
Operating (loss) income     (38,247 )   19,303  
               
Other revenues (expenses), net (j)   4,254     (6,973 )
               
(Loss) earnings before income taxes     (33,993 )   12,330  
               
Income tax expense (k)   (1,230 )   (8,345 )
               
Net (loss) earnings     (35,223 )   3,985  
               
Net (loss) earnings attributable to:              
  Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's shareholders     (21,184 )   4,632  
  Non-controlling interests     (14,039 )   (647 )
               
Net (loss) earnings per share              
    Basic and diluted     (0.13 )   0.03  
               


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

(a) Revenues are comprised of the following:

    Three months ended December 31,  
    2021     2020  
    Average
selling price
per ounce /
carat ($)
    Ounces /
carats sold
 
    Total
revenues
($000's)
    Average
selling price
per ounce /
carat ($)
    Ounces /
Carats sold
 
    Total
revenues
($000's)
 
                                     
                                     
Gold sold   2,270     13,697     31,125     2,444     16,174     39,528  
Silver sold   29     316,086     9,166     32     551,065     17,637  
Diamonds sold(i)   146     47,141     6,884     98     43,904     4,284  
Other (paid in cash)   -     -     3,498     -     -     3,111  
                50,673                 64,560  

(i) The diamonds were sold by an agent for Osisko for a blended selling price of $146 (US$116) per carat in the fourth quarter of 2021. The average selling price includes 8,042 incidental carats sold outside of the run of mine sales at an average price of $37 (US$29) per carat. Excluding the incidental carats, 39,099 carats were sold at an average price of $169 (US$134) per carat in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Renard diamond mine was put on care and maintenance in March 2020 given the structural challenges affecting the diamond market sales as well as the depressed prices for diamonds due to COVID-19. The mine restarted its activities in September 2020.

The decrease in gold ounces sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 is mainly the results of the conversion of the Parral offtake agreement into a stream in April 2021, partially offset by higher deliveries under the other royalty agreements. The decrease in silver ounces sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 is mainly the result of the conversion of the Parral offtake into a stream.

(b) Cost of sales represents mainly the acquisition price of the metals and diamonds under the offtake and stream agreements, as well as minimal refining, insurance and transportation costs related to the metals received under royalty agreements. The decrease in costs of sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 is mainly the result of the conversion of the Parral offtake into a stream in April 2021, partially offset by higher deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

(c) The royalty, stream and other interests are depleted using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the properties or the life of the agreement. The decrease in the fourth quarter of 2021 is mostly due to the mix of sales.


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2021 - Annual Report  

(d) The breakdown of cash margin9  and gross profit per type of interest is as follows (in thousands of dollars):

    Three months ended
December 31
 
    2021     2020  
    $     $  
             
Royalty interests            
Revenues   34,502     34,393  
Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion)   (233 )   (94 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   34,269     34,299  
             
Depletion   (7,324 )   (7,400 )
Gross profit   26,945     26,899  
             
Stream interests            
Revenues   16,171     14,371  
Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion)   (3,413 )   (3,056 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   12,758     11,315  
             
Depletion   (4,940 )   (5,940 )
Gross profit   7,818     5,375  
             
Royalty and stream interests            
Total cash margin (in dollars)   47,027     45,614  
Divided by: total revenues   50,673     48,764  
Cash margin (in percentage of revenues)   92.8%     93.5%  
             
Offtake interests            
Revenues   -     15,796  
Less: cost of sales (excluding depletion)   -     (15,086 )
Cash margin (in dollars)   -     710  
Cash margin (in percentage of revenues)   -     4.5%  
             
Depletion   -     (208 )
Gross profit   -     502  
             
Total - Gross profit   34,763     32,776  

(e) Consolidated G&A expenses increased in the fourth quarter of 2021 as a result of the creation of Osisko Development in November 2020. Consolidated G&A expenses amounted to $10.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. G&A expenses from the royalties and streams segment decreased at $4.7 million compared to $6.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, mostly as a result of a lower compensation expense. G&A expenses from the exploration and development segment amounted to $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to increased activities.

(f) Business development expenses decreased to $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from $5.6 million in 2020. The decrease is mainly due to additional professional fees incurred in 2020 related to the RTO transaction ($1.8 million), a non-cash listing fee of $1.7 million, also related to the RTO transaction, of which $2.7 million were assumed by Osisko Development. The balance of the decrease is explained by lower professional fees and compensation expense incurred by Osisko in 2021.

(g) Exploration and evaluation expenses represent expenditures incurred by Osisko Development and its subsidiaries for general exploration activities and for properties that have been previously written-off.

(h) Mining operating expenses of $12.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 are related to operating expenses incurred by Osisko Development on the Bonanza Ledge Phase 2 project.

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9 Cash margin is a non-IFRS financial performance measure which has no standard definition under IFRS. It is calculated by deducting the cost of sales from the revenues. Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of this MD&A.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

(i) In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $5.8 million on the ore in stockpiles (San Antonio project, operated by Osisko Development) to reduce its net book value to its net realizable value following an increase in the expected processing and transportation costs and a decrease in the gold price. The Company also incurred an impairment charge of $42.7 million ($34.5 million, net of income taxes) on exploration and evaluation properties, including the James Bay properties and the Coulon zinc project in Canada. Osisko Development has determined that further exploration and evaluation expenditures are no longer planned in the near term on these properties and that the carrying amount of these assets is unlikely to be recovered from a sale of the project at the current time. As a result, these properties were fully written-down.

(j) Other revenues, net of $4.3 million in the fourth of 2021 include finance costs of $6.3 million and a share of loss of associate of $1.3 million, partially offset by a net gain on investments of $6.7 million (including a variation in fair value on investments at fair value through profit and loss of $6.2 million), a flow-through shares premium income of $1.1 million and interest income of $1.1 million. Other revenues also include other gains of $2.7 million, mostly related to the reversal of previously recorded provisions for suppliers.

Other expenses, net, of $7.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 include finance costs of $6.2 million and a share of loss of associates of $3.7 million, partially offset by a net gain on investments of $2.2 million and interest income of $1.1 million.

(k) The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2021 is (3.6%) compared to 67.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020. The statutory rate is 26.5% in 2021 and 2020. The elements that impacted the effective income taxes are the impairments on mining exploration, evaluation and development projects, for which no deferred tax liability was recorded due to the initial recognition exemption, and the benefit of losses not recognized, revenues taxable at a lower rate and the recognition of previously unrecognized non-capital losses. Cash taxes related to taxes on royalties earned in foreign jurisdictions were paid in the fourth quarter of 2021 for $0.3 million and $0.4 million in the fourth of 2020. In addition, income taxes of US$4.5 million ($5.7 million) were payable in Mexico by a subsidiary of Osisko Development in the fourth quarter of 2020 as a result of the acquisition by Osisko of the San Antonio stream in 2020.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Segment Disclosure

The chief operating decision-maker organizes and manages the business under two operating segments: (i) acquiring and managing precious metals and other royalties, streams and other interests, and (ii) the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects. The assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of Osisko and its subsidiaries, other than Osisko Development and its subsidiaries, are attributable to the precious metals and other royalties, streams and other interests operating segment. The assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of Osisko Development and its subsidiaries are attributable to the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects operating segment.

The following tables present the main assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows per operating segment (in thousands of dollars):

    As at December 31, 2021 and 2020  
    Osisko Gold
Royalties
(i)
    Osisko
Development (ii)
             
    (Royalties, streams
and other interests)
    (Mining exploration,
evaluation and
development)
    Intersegment
transactions
(iii)
     
Consolidated
 
    $     $     $     $  
                         
Assets and liabilities                        
                         
As at December 31, 2021                        
                         
Cash   82,291     33,407     -     115,698  
Current assets   91,594     61,422     (90 )   152,926  
Investments in associates and other investments   231,884     62,480     -     294,364  
Royalty, stream and other interests   1,247,489     -     (92,688 )   1,154,801  
Mining interests and plant and equipment   7,991     559,332     68,332     635,655  
Exploration and evaluation assets   -     3,635     -     3,635  
Goodwill   111,204     -     -     111,204  
                         
Total assets   1,691,958     703,110     (24,446 )   2,370,622  
                         
Total liabilities (excluding long-term debt)   89,416     115,156     (24,446 )   180,126  
                         
Long-term debt   406,671     3,764     -     410,435  
                         
As at December 31, 2020                        
                         
Cash   105,097     197,427     -     302,524  
Current assets   117,592     218,478     (882 )   335,188  
Investments in associates and other investments   166,589     110,144     -     276,733  
Royalty, stream and other interests   1,203,781     -     (87,653 )   1,116,128  
Mining interests and plant and equipment   9,011     407,000     73,501     489,512  
Exploration and evaluation assets   -     41,869     650     42,519  
Goodwill   111,204     -     -     111,204  
                         
Total assets   1,609,344     802,144     (14,384 )   2,397,104  
                         
Total liabilities (excluding long-term debt)   67,449     102,578     (14,384 )   155,643  
                         
Long-term debt   400,429     -     -     400,429  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development).

(iii) The adjustments are related to intersegment transactions and to royalties and streams held by Osisko Gold Royalties on assets held by Osisko Development, which are reclassified on consolidation, as well as adjustments related to an accounting policy difference on revenues recognition.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

    For the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020  
    Osisko Gold
Royalties
(i)
    Osisko
Development (ii)
             
    (Royalties, streams
and other interests)
    (Mining exploration,
evaluation and
development)
    Intersegment
transactions
(iii)
     
Consolidated
 
    $     $     $     $  
                         
Revenues, expenses and cash flows                        
                         
For the three months ended December 31, 2021                        
                         
Revenues   50,673     2,827     (2,827 )   50,673  
Gross profit   34,763     -     -     34,763  
Operating expenses (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)   (5,839 )   (5,801 )   -     (11,640 )
Mining operating expenses   -     (12,919 )   -     (12,919 )
Impairments of assets   -     (48,451 )   -     (48,451 )
Net earnings (loss)   21,879     (57,102 )   -     (35,223 )
                         
Cash flows from operating activities                        
    Before working capital items   40,276     (14,639 )   -     25,637  
    Working capital items   (5,157 )   (7,709 )   -     (12,866 )
    After working capital items   35,119     (22,348 )   -     12,771  
Cash flows from investing activities   (23,772 )   (18,655 )   -     (42,427 )
Cash flows from financing activities   (7,998 )   2,431     -     (5,567 )
                         
For the three months ended December 31, 2020                        
                         
Revenues   64,560     -     -     64,560  
Gross profit   32,776     -     -     32,776  
Operating expenses (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)   (8,600 )   (4,873 )   -     (13,473 )
Impairments of assets   -     -     -     -  
Net earnings (loss)   11,756     (7,771 )   -     3,985  
                         
Cash flows from operating activities                        
    Before working capital items   36,211     (8,154 )   -     28,057  
    Working capital items   (2,113 )   6,689     -     4,576  
    After working capital items   34,098     (1,465 )   -     32,633  
Cash flows from investing activities   (42,430 )   (24,181 )   -     (66,611 )
Cash flows from financing activities   (39,007 )   219,662     -     180,655  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development).

(iii) The adjustments are related to intersegment transactions and to royalties and streams held by Osisko Gold Royalties on assets held by Osisko Development, which are reclassified on consolidation, as well as adjustments related to an accounting policy difference on revenues recognition.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  


    Years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020  
    Osisko Gold
Royalties (i)
    Osisko 
Development (ii)
             
    (Royalties, streams
and other interests)
    (Mining exploration,
evaluation and
development) 
    Intersegment
transactions (iii)
     
Consolidated
 
    $     $     $     $  
                   
Revenues, expenses and cash flows                  
                   
Year ended December 31, 2021                  
                   
Revenues   224,877     7,275     (7,275 )   224,877  
Gross profit   138,870     -     -     138,870  
Operating expenses (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)   (23,778 )   (22,852 )   -     (46,630 )
Mining operating expenses   -     (12,919 )   -     (12,919 )
Impairments   (4,400 )   (122,250 )   -     (126,650 )
Net earnings (loss)   77,277     (133,952 )   -     (56,675 )
                   
Cash flows from operating activities                  
     Before working capital items   158,632     (21,828 )   (5,710 )   131,094  
     Working capital items   (5,413 )   (19,586 )   -     (24,999 )
     After working capital items   153,219     (41,414 )   (5,710 )   106,095  
Cash flows from investing activities   (120,766 )   (156,982 )   5,710     (272,038 )
Cash flows from financing activities   (54,339 )   34,738     -     (19,601 )
 
 
                       
Year ended December 31, 2020                        
                         
Revenues   213,630     -     -     213,630  
Gross profit   104,325     -     -     104,325  
Operating expenses (G&A, bus. dev and exploration)   (28,021 )   (8,301 )   -     (36,322 )
Impairments   (36,298 )   -     -     (36,298 )
Net earnings (loss)   23,501     (7,272 )   -     16,229  
                         
Cash flows from operating activities                        
     Before working capital items   116,631     (10,387 )   -     106,244  
     Working capital items   (2,669 )   4,403     -     1,734  
     After working capital items   113,962     (5,984 )   -     107,978  
Cash flows from investing activities   (161,131 )   (61,968 )   -     (223,099 )
Cash flows from financing activities   109,444     207,417     -     316,861  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development).

(iii) The adjustments are related to intersegment transactions and to royalties and streams held by Osisko Gold Royalties on assets held by Osisko Development, which are reclassified on consolidation, as well as adjustments related to an accounting policy difference on revenues recognition.

 



Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Royalty, stream and other interests - Geographic revenues

All of the Company's revenues are attributable to the precious metals and other royalties, streams and other interests operating segment. Geographic revenues from the sale of metals and diamonds received or acquired from in-kind royalties, streams and other interests are determined by the location of the mining operations giving rise to the royalty, stream or other interest. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, royalty, stream and other interest revenues were earned from the following jurisdictions (in thousands of dollars):

    North America(i)     South America      
Australia
     
Africa
     
Europe
     
Total
 
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
2021                                    
                                     
Royalties   134,544     1,112     6     4,617     -     140,279  
Streams   27,624     20,284     1,548     -     9,877     59,333  
Offtakes   25,265     -     -     -     -     25,265  
                                     
    187,433     21,396     1,554     4,617     9,877     224,877  
                                     
2020                                    
                                     
Royalties   106,780     554     52     3,919     -     111,305  
Streams   13,999     19,862     2,098     -     9,310     45,269  
Offtakes   57,056     -     -     -     -     57,056  
                                     
    177,835     20,416     2,150     3,919     9,310     213,630  

(i) 83% of the North America's revenues are generated from Canada in 2021 (65% in 2020).

In 2021, one royalty interest generated revenues of $81.3 million ($66.8 million in 2020), which represented 41% of revenues (43% of revenues in 2020) (excluding revenues generated from the offtake interests).

In 2021, revenues generated from precious metals and diamonds represented 89% and 9%, respectively, of total revenues (87% and 11% excluding offtakes, respectively). In 2020, revenues generated from precious metals and diamonds represented 94% and 4%, respectively, of total revenues (92% and 6% excluding offtakes, respectively).

Royalty, stream and other interests - Geographic net assets

The following table summarizes the royalty, stream and other interests by jurisdictions, as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, which is based on the location of the property related to the royalty, stream or other interests (in thousands of dollars):

    North America(i)     South America      
Australia
     
Africa
     
Asia
     
Europe
     
Total
 
    $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                           
December 31, 2021                                          
                                           
Royalties   595,931     57,673     13,742     20,453     -     15,215     703,014  
Streams   185,031     173,773     -     -     28,272     51,055     438,131  
Offtakes   -     -     8,960     -     4,696     -     13,656  
                                           
    780,962     231,446     22,702     20,453     32,968     66,270     1,154,801  
                                           
December 31, 2020                                          
                                           
Royalties   576,835     46,374     9,924     8,313     -     15,215     656,661  
Streams   172,879     183,679     1,481     -     28,392     54,510     440,941  
Offtakes   5,690     -     8,119     -     4,717     -     18,526  
                                           
    755,404     230,053     19,524     8,313     33,109     69,725     1,116,128  

(i) 82% of the North America's net interests are located in Canada as at December 31, 2021 (86% as at December 31, 2020).


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects

The inventories, mining interests, plant and equipment and exploration and evaluation assets related to the exploration, evaluation and development of mining projects (excluding the intersegment transactions) are located in Canada and in Mexico, and are detailed as follow as at December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of dollars):

    December 31, 2021     December 31, 2020  
    Canada     Mexico     Total     Canada     Mexico     Total  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
Assets                                    
Inventories   13,933     4,663     18,596     1,599     25,705     27,304  
Mining interests, plant and equipment   455,849     103,483     559,332     344,903     62,097     407,000  
Exploration and evaluation assets   3,635     -     3,635     40,680     1,189     41,869  
Total assets   627,937     75,173     703,110     704,998     97,146     802,144  

Related Party Transactions

In 2021, interest revenues of $3.6 million were recorded on notes receivable from associates ($2.7 million in 2020). As at December 31, 2021, interests receivable from associates of $4.6 million are included in amounts receivable ($1.9 million as at December 31, 2020). Loans, notes receivable, and a convertible debenture from associates amounted to $42.3 million as at December 31, 2021 ($33.4 million as at December 31, 2020) and were included in other investments on the consolidated balance sheets.

Additional transactions with related parties are described under the sections Portfolio of Royalty, Stream and Other Interests and Equity Investments.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Investments in royalty and stream interests

As at December 31, 2021, significant commitments related to the acquisition of royalties and streams are detailed in the following table:

Company

Project (asset)

Installments

Triggering events

 

 

 

 

Aquila Resources Inc.

Back Forty project

(gold stream)

US$5.0 million

Receipt of all material permits for the construction and operation of the project.

 

 

US$25.0 million

Pro rata to drawdowns on debt finance facility.

 

 

 

 

Falco Resources Ltd.

Horne 5 project

(silver stream)

$10.0 million

Receipt of all necessary material third-party approvals, licenses, rights of way and surface rights on the property.

 

 

$35.0 million

Receipt of all material construction permits, positive construction decision, and raising a minimum of $100.0 million in non-debt financing.

 

 

$60.0 million

Upon total projected capital expenditure having been demonstrated to be financed.

 

 

$40.0 million

(optional)

Payable with fourth installment, at sole election of Osisko, to increase the silver stream to 100% of payable silver (from 90%).

 

 

 

 



Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Offtake and stream purchase agreements

The following table summarizes the significant commitments to pay for gold, silver and diamonds to which Osisko has the contractual right pursuant to the associated precious metals and diamond purchase agreements:

 

Attributable payable production

to be purchased

Per ounce/carat

cash payment (US$)

Term of

agreement

 

Date of contract

Interest

Gold

Silver

Diamond

Gold

Silver

Diamond

Amulsar stream(1),(7)

4.22%

62.5%

 

$400

$4

 

40 years

November 2015

Amended Jan. 2019

Amulsar offtake(2),(7)

81.91%

 

 

Based on quotational period

 

 

Until delivery of

2,110,425 ounces Au

November 2015

Amended Jan. 2019

Back Forty stream(3)

18.5%

85%

 

30% spot price

(max $600)

$4

 

Life of mine

March 2015 (silver)

Nov. 2017 (gold)

Amended June 2020

Mantos Blancos

  stream(4)

 

100%

 

 

8% spot

 

Life of mine

September 2015
Amended Aug. 2019

Renard stream

 

 

9.6%

 

 

Lesser of 40% of sales price or $40

40 years

July 2014

Amended Oct. 2018

Sasa stream(5)

 

100%

 

 

$5.96

 

40 years

November 2015

Gibraltar stream(6)

 

75%

 

 

nil

 

Life of mine

March 2018

Amended April 2020

(1) Stream capped at 89,034 ounces of gold and 434,093 ounces of silver delivered.  Subject to multiple buy-down options: 50% for US$34.4 million and US$31.3 million on 2nd and 3rd anniversary of commercial production, respectively.

(2) Offtake percentage will increase to 84.87% if the operator elects to reduce the gold stream as outlined above. The Amulsar offtake applies to the sales from the first 2,110,425 ounces of refined gold, of which 1,853,751 ounces are attributable to Osisko Bermuda (less any ounces delivered pursuant to the Amulsar stream).

(3) The gold stream will be reduced to 9.25% after the delivery of 105,000 gold ounces.

(4) The stream percentage shall be payable on 100% of silver until 19,300,000 ounces have been delivered, after which the stream percentage will be 40%. As of December 31, 2021, a total of 2.7 million ounces of silver have been delivered under the stream agreement.

(5) 3% or consumer price index (CPI) per ounce price escalation after 2016.

(6) Osisko will receive from Taseko an amount equal to 100% of Gibco's share of silver production, which represents 75% of Gibraltar mine's production, until reaching the delivery to Osisko of 5.9 million ounces of silver, and 35% of Gibco's share of silver production thereafter. As of December 31, 2021, a total of 0.9 million ounces of silver have been delivered under the stream agreement.

(7) In December 2019, Lydian International Limited, the owner of the Amulsar project, was granted protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. In July 2020, Osisko became a shareholder of Lydian following a credit bid transaction (35.6% as at December 31, 2021).

(8) The San Antonio stream was not included because it is cancelled on the accounting consolidation of Osisko Development.

Mining equipment and service contracts

As of December 31, 2021, Osisko Development had purchase commitments for mining equipment and service contracts amounting to $40.9 million, including $33.3 million payable in 2022 and $7.6 million in 2023.

Financial liabilities

As at December 31, 2021, all financial liabilities to be settled in cash or by the transfer of other financial assets mature within 90 days, except for the convertible debentures, the revolving credit facility, the equipment financings and the lease liabilities, which are described below (in thousands of dollars):

    As at December 31, 2021  
    Total
amounts
          Estimated annual payments  
    payable     Maturity     2022     2023     2024     2025     2026-2029  
    $           $     $     $     $     $  
                                           
Conv. debentures   312,000     December 31, 2022     312,000     -     -     -     -  
Revolving credit facility(i)   128,788     July 30, 2025     4,297     4,297     4,297     115,897     -  
Equipment financings   3,969     October 10, 2025     1,584     1,664     393     328     -  
Lease liabilities   20,213     December 31, 2029     9,388     2,919     1,478     1,291     5,137  
    464,970           327,269     8,880     6,168     117,516     5,137  

(i) The interest payable is based on the actual interest rates and foreign exchange rates as at December 31, 2021.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Foreign exchange contracts

In 2021, the Company entered into foreign exchange contracts (collar options) to sell U.S. dollars and buy Canadian dollars for a total nominal amount of US$3.0 million. The contracts were put in place to protect revenues in Canadian dollars (from the sale of gold ounces received from royalty interests which are denominated in U.S. dollars) from a stronger Canadian dollar. The fair value of the contracts is booked at each reporting period on the consolidated balance sheets. As at December 31, 2021, the fair value of the outstanding contracts was insignificant. 

Off-balance Sheet Items

There are no significant off-balance sheet arrangements, other than the contractual obligations and commitments mentioned above.

Outstanding Share Data

As of February 24, 2022, 166,217,925 common shares were issued and outstanding. A total of 3,715,390 share options were outstanding to purchase common shares. Convertible senior unsecured debentures of $300.0 million are outstanding and convertible at the holder's option into Osisko common shares at a conversion price of $22.89 per common share, representing a total of 13,106,160 common shares if all the debentures were converted.

Subsequent Events to December 31, 2021

Normal course issuer bid

From January 1, 2022 to February 24, 2022, the Company purchased for cancellation a total of 347,492 common shares for $4.9 million (average acquisition price per share of $14.04) under its 2022 NCIB program.

Proposed acquisition of Tintic by Osisko Development

On January 25, 2022, Osisko Development announced that it had entered into definitive agreements (together, the "Agreements") with IG Tintic LLC and Ruby Hollow LLC (together the "Vendors") to acquire 100% of Tintic Consolidated Metals LLC (the "Transaction"). On completion of the Transaction, Osisko Development will acquire 100% ownership of the producing Trixie Mine ("Trixie"), as well as mineral claims covering more than 17,000 acres (including over 14,200 acres of which are patented) in Central Utah's historic Tintic Mining District.

Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction, Osisko Development will acquire 100% of Tintic from the Vendors for aggregate payments at closing totaling approximately US$177 million, of which approximately US$54 million will be paid in cash and approximately US$123 million will be paid by the issuance of 35,099,611 common shares of Osisko Development at a price of C$4.32 per share.

In addition, Osisko Development will pay the Vendors: (i) deferred payments of US$12.5 million payable in equal instalments annually over five years in cash or common shares at Osisko Development's election; (ii) two 1% NSR royalty grants, each with a 50% buyback right in favour of Osisko Development for US$7.5 million which is exercisable within 5 years; (iii) a right to receive the financial equivalent of 10% of the net smelter returns from stockpiled ore extracted from Trixie since January 1, 2018 and sitting on surface; (iv) the set-off of a US$5 million loan owed to Osisko Development; and (v) US$10 million contingent upon commencement of production at the Burgin Mine.

Osisko Bermuda has entered into a non-binding metals stream term sheet ("Stream") with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osisko Development. The upfront cash payment under the Stream, of at least US$20 million and up to US$40 million, will be used by Osisko Development to fund a portion of the cash consideration payable on closing of the Transaction. In the event that the full amount of US$40 million is drawn, Osisko Development will deliver to Osisko Bermuda a maximum of 5% of all metals produced from the Tintic property up to a maximum of 53,400 ounces of refined gold and 4.0% thereafter.

The Transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, subject to satisfaction of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Non-brokered private placement by Osisko Development

On February 7, 2022, Osisko Development announced a non-brokered private placement ("Offering") of 31,500,000 subscription receipts of Osisko Development ("Subscription Receipts") at a price of US$3.50 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately US$110.3 million. Each Subscription Receipt issued pursuant to the Offering will entitle the holder thereof to receive, upon the satisfaction of the Escrow Release Condition (as defined below) and without payment of additional consideration, one unit of Osisko Development (each, a "Unit"). Each Unit will comprise of one common share in the capital of Osisko Development (each, a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"), with each Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one additional Common Share at a price of US$6.00 per Common Share for a period of five years following the date of issue. The gross proceeds of the Offering will be held in escrow pending, among other things, the completion of the listing of the Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("Escrow Release Condition"), which is contingent upon Osisko Development meeting the listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and may involve, among other things, a consolidation of the Common Shares. If the Escrow Release Condition is met, Osisko Development anticipates that the proceeds of the Offering will be used to advance the development of Osisko Development's mineral assets and for general corporate purposes. The Offering is subject to regulatory approvals.

"Bought deal" private placement by Osisko Development

On February 9, 2022, Osisko Development announced a "bought deal" private placement for an aggregate of 20,225,000 subscription receipts of Osisko Development (the "Bought Deal Subscription Receipts") and/or units of Osisko Development (the "Bought Deal Units" and, together with the Bought Deal Subscription Receipts, the "Offered Securities") at a price of $4.45 per Offered Security (the "Issue Price"), for aggregate gross proceeds of $90.0 million (the " Bought Deal Offering"). Each Bought Deal Unit will be comprised of one Osisko Development Common Share and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Bought Deal Warrant"), with each Bought Deal Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one additional Common Share at a price of $7.60 per Common Share for a period of 60 months following the closing date of the Bought Deal Offering. Each Bought Deal Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder thereof to receive, upon the satisfaction of the escrow release condition (as defined below), and without payment of additional consideration, one Bought Deal Unit. Osisko Development has granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable in whole or in part up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the Bought Deal Offering, to purchase up to an additional aggregate amount of 3,033,750 Bought Deal Subscription Receipts and/or Bought Deal Units at the Issue Price, for additional gross proceeds of up to $13.5 million. The gross proceeds from the sale of the Bought Deal Subscription Receipts, net of expenses of the underwriters and 50% of the commissions payable to the underwriters in respect of the Bought Deal Subscription Receipts, will be placed into escrow and will be released immediately prior to the completion of Osisko Development's proposed acquisition of Tintic. If the escrow release condition is not satisfied prior to the date that is 90 days from the closing of the Bought Deal Offering, the escrowed proceeds of the Bought Deal Offering will be returned to the holders of the Bought Deal Subscription Receipts. Osisko Development intends to use the net proceeds of the Bought Deal Offering to advance the development of the company's mineral assets, including the Cariboo gold project, the San Antonio gold project and properties held by Tintic assuming the completion of the Tintic Acquisition, and for general corporate purposes. The closing date of the Bought Deal Offering is expected to occur on or about March 2, 2022, and is subject to certain customary conditions.

Warrants

On February 18, 2022, a total of 5,480,000 Osisko warrants expired unexercised.

Dividend

On February 24, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share payable on April 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2022.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company is a royalty, stream, and offtake interests holder and investor that operates in an industry that is dependent on a number of factors that include environmental, legal and political risks, the discovery of economically recoverable resources and the conversion of these mineral resources to mineral reserves and the ability of third-party partners to maintain an economic production. An investment in the Company's securities is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. An investor should carefully consider the risks described in Osisko's most recent Annual Information Form and the other information filed with the Canadian securities regulators and the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as well as the additional risks listed below before investing in the Company's securities. If any of such described risks occur, or if others occur, the Company's business, operating results and financial condition could be seriously harmed and investors may lose a significant proportion of their investment.

There are important risks which management believes could impact the Company's business. For information on risks and uncertainties, please also refer to the Risk Factors section of Osisko's most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov

Production Estimates, Forecasts and Outlook

The Company prepares estimates, forecasts and outlook of future attributable production from the mining operations of the assets on which the Company holds a royalty, stream or other interests (“Mining Operations”) and relies on public disclosure and other information it receives from the owners, operators and independent experts of the Mining Operations to prepare such estimates, forecast or outlook. Such information is necessarily imprecise because it depends upon the judgment of the individuals who operate the Mining Operations as well as those who review and assess the geological and engineering information. These production estimates and projections are based on existing mine plans and other assumptions with respect to the Mining Operations which change from time to time, and over which the Company has no control, including the availability, accessibility, sufficiency and quality of ore, the costs of production, the operators' ability to sustain and increase production levels, the sufficiency of infrastructure, the performance of personnel and equipment, the ability to maintain and obtain mining interests and permits and compliance with existing and future laws and regulations. Any such information is forward-looking and no assurance can be given that such production estimates and projections will be achieved. Actual attributable production may vary from the Company's estimates, forecast and outlook for a variety of reasons, including: actual ore mined varying from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution and metallurgical and other characteristics; actual ore mined being less amenable than expected to mining or treatment; short-term operating factors relating to the ore reserves, such as the need for sequential development of orebodies and the processing of new or different ore grades; delays in the commencement of production and ramp up at new mines; revisions to mine plans; unusual or unexpected orebody formations; risks and hazards associated with the Mining Operations, including but not limited to cave-ins, rock falls, rock bursts, pit wall failures, seismic activity, weather related complications, fires or flooding or as a result of other operational problems such as production drilling challenges, power failures or a failure of a key production component such as a hoist, an autoclave, a filter press or a grinding mill; and unexpected labour shortages, strikes, local community opposition or blockades. Occurrences of this nature and other accidents, adverse conditions or operational problems in future years may result in the Company's failure to achieve the production estimates, forecasts or outlook currently anticipated. If the Company's production estimates, forecasts or outlook prove to be incorrect, it may have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO") and the Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO") of the Company are responsible for establishing and maintaining the Company's disclosure controls and procedures ("DCP") including adherence to the Disclosure Policy adopted by the Company. The Disclosure Policy requires all staff to keep senior management fully apprised of all material information affecting the Company so that they may evaluate and discuss this information and determine the appropriateness and timing for public disclosure.

The Company maintains DCP designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under applicable Canadian securities laws and the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the appropriate time periods and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

As required by applicable Canadian securities laws and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's DCP as of December 31, 2021. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of the Company's DCP were effective as of December 31, 2021.

In designing and evaluating DCP, the Company recognizes that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and management is required to exercise its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

The CEO and CFO have evaluated whether there were changes to the DCP during the year ended December 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the DCP. No such changes were identified through their evaluation.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company's management, including the CEO and the CFO, are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") for the Company to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. The fundamental issue is ensuring all transactions are properly authorized and identified and entered into a well-designed, robust and clearly understood accounting system on a timely basis to minimize risk of inaccuracy, failure to fairly reflect transactions, failure to fairly record transactions necessary to present financial statements in accordance with IFRS, unauthorized receipts and expenditures, or the inability to provide assurance that unauthorized acquisitions or dispositions of assets can be detected.

The CEO and CFO have also evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's ICFR as required by National Instrument 52-109 issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators and rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company's ICFR was effective as of December 31, 2021.

The Company's ICFR may not prevent or detect all misstatements because of inherent limitations. Additionally, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the Company's policies and procedures.

The CEO and CFO have evaluated whether there were changes to the ICFR during the year ended December 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the ICFR. No such changes were identified through their evaluation.

The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, have audited the  Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 and have issued an audit report dated February 24, 2022 on the Company's ICFR based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by COSO of the Treadway Commission.

Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the IFRS as issued by the IASB. The accounting policies, methods of computation and presentation applied in the consolidated financial statements are consistent with those of the previous financial year.

The significant accounting policies of Osisko are detailed in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on Osisko's website at www.osiskogr.com.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement based on various assumptions and other factors such as historical experience and current and expected economic conditions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions as well as critical judgements in applying the Company's accounting policies are detailed in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on Osisko's website at www.osiskogr.com.

Financial Instruments

All financial instruments are required to be measured at fair value on initial recognition. The fair value is based on quoted market prices, unless the financial instruments are not traded in an active market. In this case, the fair value is determined by using valuation techniques like discounted cash flows, the Black-Scholes option pricing model or other valuation techniques. Measurement in subsequent periods depends on the classification of the financial instrument. A description of financial instruments and their fair value is included in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on Osisko's website at www.osiskogr.com

Technical Information

The scientific and technical information contained in this MD&A has been reviewed and approved by Guy Desharnais, Ph.D., P.Geo, who is a "Qualified Person" ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures

The Company has included certain performance measures in this MD&A that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS including (i) cash margin (in dollars and in percentage or revenues), (ii) adjusted earnings (loss) and (iii) adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS. As Osisko's operations are primarily focused on precious metals, the Company presents cash margins and adjusted earnings as it believes that certain investors use this information, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other companies in the precious metals mining industry who present results on a similar basis. However, other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently.

Cash margin (in dollars and in percentage of revenues)

Cash margin (in dollars) represents revenues less cost of sales (excluding depletion). Cash margin (in percentage of revenues) represents the cash margin (in dollars) divided by revenues. A reconciliation of the cash margin per type of interests (in dollars and percentage of revenues) is presented under the sections Overview of Financial Results and Fourth Quarter Results of this MD&A.

Adjusted earnings (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share

Adjusted earnings (loss) is defined as: net earnings (loss) adjusted for certain items: foreign exchange gain (loss), impairment of assets (including impairment on financial assets and investments in associates), gains (losses) on disposal of exploration and evaluation assets, unrealized gain (loss) on investments, share of loss of associates, deferred premium income on flow-through shares, deferred income tax expense (recovery), transaction costs and other items such as non-cash gains (losses). Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share is obtained from the adjusted earnings (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

    For the three months ended December 31,  
    2021     2020  
    Osisko Gold
Royalties (i)
    Osisko
Development
(ii)
    Consolidated     Osisko Gold
Royalties (i)
    Osisko
Development
(ii)
    Consolidated  
(in thousands of dollars,  except
per share amounts)
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
Net earnings (loss)   21,884     (57,107 )   (35,223 )   12,384     (8,399 )   3,985  
                                     
Adjustments:                                    
Impairment of assets   -     48,451     48,451     2,694     -     2,694  
Foreign exchange loss (gain)   4     (53 )   (49 )   272     242     514  
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments   (6,143 )   (527 )   (6,670 )   (1,414 )   359     (1,055 )
Share of loss of associates   883     402     1,285     3,342     381     3,723  
Deferred premium income on flow-through shares   -     (1,102 )   (1,102 )   -     -     -  
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   7,180     (6,277 )   903     1,593     577     2,170  
Other non-cash gain   -     (4,306 )   (4,306 )   -     -     -  
    Transaction costs (RTO transaction)   -     -     -     706     2,747     3,453  
                                     
Adjusted earnings (loss)   23,808     (20,519 )   3,289     19,577     (4,093 )   15,484  
                                     
Weighted average number of
      common shares outstanding (000's)
  166,807     166,807     166,807     166,093     166,093     166,093  
                                     
Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share   0.14     (0.12 )   0.02     0.12     (0.02 )   0.09  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries. Represents the royalty, stream and other interests segment.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries. Represents the mining exploration, evaluation and development segment.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

    For the years ended December 31,  
    2021     2020  
    Osisko Gold
Royalties (i)
    Osisko
Development
(ii)
    Consolidated     Osisko Gold
Royalties (i)
    Osisko
Development
(ii)
    Consolidated  
(in thousands of dollars,  except
per share amounts)
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                     
Net earnings (loss)   77,282     (133,957 )   (56,675 )   24,931     (8,702 )   16,229  
                                     
Adjustments:                                    
Impairment of assets   4,400     122,250     126,650     34,298     -     34,298  
Foreign exchange  loss (gain)   186     489     675     (894 )   242     (652 )
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments   (14,403 )   (1,368 )   (15,771 )   (12,455 )   (4,140 )   (16,595 )
Share of loss of associates   2,246     1,704     3,950     5,678     1,979     7,657  
Deferred premium income on flow-through shares   -     (6,971 )   (6,971 )   -     -     -  
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   24,695     (12,971 )   11,724     2,750     1,010     3,760  
Other non-cash gain   -     (4,306 )   (4,306 )   -     -     -  
Transaction costs (RTO transaction)   -     -     -     982     2,747     3,729  
                                     
Adjusted earnings (loss)   94,406     (35,130 )   59,276     55,290     (6,864 )   48,426  
                                     
Weighted average number of
      common shares outstanding (000's)
  167,628     167,628     167,628     162,303     162,303     162,303  
                                     
Adjusted earnings (loss) per basic share   0.56     (0.21 )   0.35     0.34     (0.04 )   0.30  

(i) Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd and its subsidiaries, excluding Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries. Represents the royalty, stream and other interests segment.

(ii) Osisko Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (carve-out of the mining activities of Osisko Gold Royalties prior to the reverse take-over transaction completed on November 25, 2020 and creating Osisko Development). Represents the mining exploration, evaluation and development segment.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this MD&A may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this MD&A, forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact, that address, without limitation, future events, production estimates of Osisko's assets (including increase of production), timely developments of mining properties over which Osisko has royalties, streams, offtakes and investments, management's expectations regarding Osisko's growth, results of operations, estimated future revenues, production costs, carrying value of assets, ability to continue to pay dividend, requirements for additional capital,  business prospects and opportunities future demand for and fluctuation of prices of commodities (including outlook on gold, silver, diamonds, other commodities) currency markets and general market conditions  In addition, statements and estimates (including data in tables) relating to mineral 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 will be realized. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential", "scheduled" and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations), or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, most of which are beyond the control of Osisko, and actual results may accordingly differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in the prices of the commodities that drive royalties, streams, offtakes and investments held by Osisko; fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar; regulatory changes by national and local governments, including permitting and licensing regimes and taxation policies; regulations and political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Osisko 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 Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interests; timely development, permitting, construction, commencement of production, ramp-up (including operating and technical challenges) on any of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest; rate and timing of production differences from resource estimates or production forecasts by operators of properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest; the unfavorable outcome of any challenges or litigation relating title, permit or license with respect to any of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interests or to Osisko's right thereon; differences in rate and timing of production from resource estimates or production forecasts by operators of properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest, including conversion from resources to reserves and ability to replace resources; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Osisko; continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions; risks and hazards associated with the business of exploring, development and mining on any of the properties in which Osisko 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 or civil unrest or other uninsured risks, the integration of acquired assets and the responses of relevant governments to the COVID-19 outbreak and the effectiveness of such response and the potential impact of COVID-19 on Osisko's business, operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based upon assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including, without limitation: the ongoing operation of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest by the owners or operators of such properties in a manner consistent with past practice and with public disclosure (including forecast of production); the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties (including expectations for the development of underlying properties that are not yet in production); no adverse development in respect of any significant property in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest; that statements and estimates relating to mineral reserves and resources by owners and operators of the properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest are accurate; the Company's ongoing income and assets relating to determination of its PFIC status; 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. For additional information on risks, uncertainties and assumptions, please refer to the Annual Information Form of Osisko filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov which also provides additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Osisko cautions that the foregoing list of risk and uncertainties is not exhaustive. Investors and others should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Osisko believes that the assumptions reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate as actual results and prospective events could materially differ from those anticipated such the forward looking statements and such forward-looking statements included in this MD&A are not guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. In this MD&A, Osisko relies on information publicly disclosed by third parties pertaining to its assets and, therefore, assumes no liability for such third party public disclosure. These statements speak only as of the date of this MD&A. Osisko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable law.


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Regarding the Use of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates

Osisko is subject to the reporting requirements of the applicable Canadian securities laws, and as a result reports its mineral reserves according to Canadian standards. Canadian reporting requirements for disclosure of mineral properties are governed by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties ("NI 43-101"). The definitions of NI 43-101 are adopted from those given by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM"). U.S. reporting requirements are currently governed by the SEC's Industry Guide 7 ("Guide 7"). This MD&A includes estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources reported in accordance with NI 43-101. These reporting standards have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, but embody different approaches and definitions. For example, under Guide 7, 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. Consequently, the definitions of "Proven Mineral Reserves" and "Probable Mineral Reserves" under CIM standards differ in certain respects from the standards of Guide 7. Osisko also reports estimates of "mineral resources" in accordance with NI 43-101. While the terms "Mineral Resource," "Measured Mineral Resource," "Indicated Mineral Resource" and "Inferred Mineral Resource" are recognized by NI 43-101, they are not defined terms under Guide 7 and, generally, U.S. companies reporting pursuant to Guide 7 are not permitted to report estimates of mineral resources of any category in documents filed with the SEC. As such, certain information contained in this MD&A concerning descriptions of mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources under Canadian standards is not comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC pursuant to Guide 7. Readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of Measured Mineral Resources or Indicated Mineral Resources will ever be converted into Mineral Reserves. Readers are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. Further, an "Inferred Mineral Resource" has a great amount of uncertainty as to its existence and as to its economic and legal feasibility, and a reader cannot assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies.

(Signed)  Sandeep Singh
Sandeep Singh
President and Chief Executive Officer

February 24, 2022
 
 
 


Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Management's Discussion and Analysis
2021 - Annual Report  

Corporate Information

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd

Osisko Bermuda Limited

1100 av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal

Cumberland House

Suite 300

1 Victoria Street

Montréal, Québec, Canada H3B 2S2

Hamilton HM11

Tel.: (514) 940-0670

Bermuda

Fax: (514) 940-0669

Tel.: (441) 824-7474

Email: info@osiskogr.com

Fax: (441) 292-6140

Web site: www.osiskogr.com

Michael Spencer, Managing Director


  Osisko Development Corp.
  1100 av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal
  Suite 300
  Montréal, Québec, Canada H3B 2S2
  Tel.: (514) 940-0685
  Fax: (514) 940-0687
  Email: info@osiskodev.com
  Web site: www.osiskodev.com

Directors

Officers

Sean Roosen, Executive Chair

Sean Roosen, Executive Chair

Joanne Ferstman, Lead Director

Sandeep Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer

The Hon. John R. Baird

Guy Desharnais, Vice President, Project Evaluation

Christopher C. Curfman

Iain Farmer, Vice President, Corporate Development

Candace MacGibbon

André Le Bel, Vice President, Legal Affairs and   

William Murray John

    Corporate Secretary

Pierre Labbé

Frédéric Ruel, Vice President, Finance and Chief

Charles E. Page

    Financial Officer

Sandeep Singh

Heather Taylor, Vice President, Investor Relations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualified Person (as defined by NI 43-101)

Guy Desharnais, Ph.D., P. Geo, Vice-President, Project Evaluation

 

 

 

 

Exchange listings

Toronto Stock Exchange

- Common shares:  OR

- Convertible debentures:  OR.DB (Conversion price: $22.89 / Maturity date: December 31, 2022)

New York Stock Exchange

- Common shares: OR

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Information available at http://osiskogr.com/en/dividends/drip/

Transfer Agents

Canada: TSX Trust Company (Canada)

United States of America: American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP/s.r.l./s.e.n.c.r.l.