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Altius Minerals Corporation (OTCQX: ATUSF) regularly publishes detailed news updates that reflect its role as a royalty-focused company in the mining and natural resources sector. Its releases cover developments across a diversified portfolio of royalties and investments tied to commodities such as copper, potash, iron ore, gold, battery metals and renewable-based electricity.
News items often highlight quarterly financial results, including attributable royalty revenue by category, adjusted earnings and cash flow, along with commentary on how commodity prices, volumes and specific royalty assets have influenced performance. Altius also reports on capital allocation decisions such as dividends, normal course issuer bids and debt repayments, giving investors insight into its approach to balance sheet management.
A significant portion of Altius news focuses on transactions and project-level milestones. Examples include the sale or partial sale of NSR royalties, arbitration outcomes defining royalty lands, and updates on projects where it holds royalties, such as the Arthur Gold Project, the Kami iron ore project and the Curipamba project. The company also reports on its Project Generation activities, including new equity investments in junior explorers, option and sale agreements for exploration projects and drilling or exploration updates from partner-funded programs.
In addition, Altius issues releases on corporate developments, such as board and management changes and the renewal of its share repurchase program. For investors and followers of the mining royalty space, the ATUSF news feed provides a centralized view of how Altius is evolving its royalty portfolio, managing its junior equities holdings and responding to broader trends in mining, energy transition and resource demand.
Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX: ALS; OTCQX: ATUSF) announced the successful approval of all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2022. This included the election of directors, all receiving over 97% approval. Notable votes included the appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors with an approval of 97.83%. Shareholder participation was commendable at over 65%. Altius emphasizes sustainable growth through a diverse portfolio of royalty assets, particularly in commodities aligned with global sustainability trends, including copper and battery metals.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) reports a record Q1 2022 revenue of $27.1 million, up from $17.5 million in Q1 2021. Attributable royalty revenue increased 44% to $25.5 million, driven by higher commodity prices. Adjusted EBITDA rose 62% to $23.6 million, with an 83% margin. Net earnings reached $12.5 million or $0.29 per share, a slight increase from the previous year's $11.8 million. The company declared a $0.07 dividend per share, payable on June 30, 2022. Cash and equivalents stood at $121.3 million.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF: OTCQX) reported a record Q1 2022 attributable royalty revenue of $25.4 million, up from $17.8 million in Q1 2021. The revenue increase was driven by higher prices in several sectors including base metals, potash, and thermal coal. Base and battery metals generated $10.0 million, while potash revenue rose to $9.9 million. However, iron ore royalties decreased to $1.4 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q1 2021. Full financial results will be released on May 10, 2022.
On April 14, 2022, Altius Minerals Corporation announced that Fairfax Financial Holdings exercised 6,670,000 common share purchase warrants at $15 each, generating gross proceeds of $100 million. Fairfax opted to pay the exercise price by surrendering $100 million in preferred securities for cancellation. Following this transaction, Fairfax will own 6,670,000 common shares, representing 13.94% of Altius's issued shares. This move eliminates outstanding warrants and preferred securities while establishing Fairfax as a major shareholder, supporting the long-term growth strategy of Altius.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) reported a significant increase in the market value of its equities portfolio, rising to $67.3 million as of March 31, 2022, up from $55.5 million on December 31, 2021. This growth is attributed to payments received from three public issuers for projects sold by Altius. Notably, Altius has increased its stake in Orogen Royalties Inc. to 16.45%, while also making additional investments in several mining ventures, including Adventus Mining Corp. and Gungnir Resources Inc.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) reported a record revenue of $81.7 million for 2021, up from $60 million in 2020. Fourth-quarter revenue was $22.6 million, compared to $21.5 million in Q4 2020. Attributable royalty revenue increased by 24% to $83.9 million or $2.03 per share. Adjusted EBITDA rose 27% to $67 million with an EBITDA margin of 80%. Net earnings were $38.3 million or $0.97 per share, compared to a net loss of $26.2 million in 2020. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) has reported significant mineral exploration discoveries related to its Chapada 3.7% copper stream interest and Silicon 1.5% NSR royalty. Lundin Mining's recent drill results from its Chapada operation in Brazil revealed high-grade copper and gold discoveries at the Saúva site, with grades exceeding current ore being processed. Meanwhile, AngloGold Ashanti announced a maiden inferred resource of 3.37 million ounces of gold at the Silicon Project in Nevada. These developments may influence production and expansion strategies for Altius.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) announced the completion of a transaction with Labrador Uranium Inc. (LUR) on February 22, 2022. Altius Resources Inc., a subsidiary, transferred its interests in the Central Mineral Belt Uranium-Copper Project and the Notakwanon Uranium Project to LUR. In return, Altius received 8,000,000 common shares of LUR and a 2% gross overriding royalty on the projects. This acquisition gives Altius approximately 16.8% of LUR's total shares. The shares are under a hold period expiring in four months and one day.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) reported a record 2021 annual attributable royalty revenue of $83.9 million, a 24% increase from $67.5 million in 2020. The Q4 revenue reached $23.5 million, surpassing $22.0 million for Q4 2020. Base metals revenue skyrocketed by 36% to $36.6 million, reflecting higher prices and production. Potash revenue increased 32% to $19.3 million. However, thermal coal revenue declined by 34% to $9.1 million due to plant conversions. The company also repurchased shares under its Normal Course Issuer Bid.
Altius Minerals Corporation (ATUSF) reported $16.1 million in net cash generation and a 37% increase in its junior equities portfolio, valued at $55.5 million as of December 31, 2021. The growth reflects successful project conversions into equity positions and royalties. Key projects include Golden Rose, Adeline Copper, and Labrador uranium properties, with anticipated drilling activities in 2022 aiming for low-cost value creation. Enhanced shareholder value is expected from potential milestones in advanced stage royalties, including the Kami iron ore project.