Franco-Nevada CEO Paul Brink named World Gold Council chair
World Gold Council CEO David Tait thanked Neal Froneman for his contribution as Chair and welcomed Paul Brink to the role.
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV) announced the appointment of its President & CEO, Paul Brink, as Chair of the World Gold Council, an industry association representing the world’s leading gold mining companies.
Brink said he was honored to represent global gold producers and cited the Council’s work on gold’s role as a strategic reserve asset and its gold digitalisation program. He also said he looked forward to continuing to advance the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative and working with World Gold Council CEO David Tait, the Council’s team and its Board. Tait welcomed Brink and described the Council’s work as including responsible mining, gold-industry standards and opening new possibilities for gold in the modern financial system.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September 2026
Commission File Number 001-35286
FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
199 Bay Street, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 285, Commerce Court Postal Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5L 1G9
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F ☐ | Form 40-F ☒ |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
99.1 | News Release dated September 28, 2026 — Franco-Nevada Announces Appointment of Paul Brink as Chair of the World Gold Council |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION |
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| /s/ Lloyd Hong |
Date: September 28, 2026 | Lloyd Hong |
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| Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary |
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Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE |
NEWS RELEASE
Toronto, September 28, 2026
Franco-Nevada Announces Appointment of Paul Brink as Chair of the World Gold Council
Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada” or the “Company”) (TSX:FNV) (NYSE:FNV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Brink, President & CEO of Franco-Nevada, as Chair of the World Gold Council, the industry association representing the world's leading gold mining companies.
“I am honoured to represent the leading gold producers globally at a time when gold’s relevance has rarely been more evident. The World Gold Council has played a pivotal role in underscoring gold’s enduring role as a strategic reserve asset while broadening access through its gold digitalisation program. I also look forward to continuing to advance the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, which will help strengthen trust, transparency and accountability across our industry. I welcome the opportunity to work with David Tait, the World Gold Council team and its Board to further advance this invaluable work.”
David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council, commented:
“I would like to thank Neal Froneman for his valued contribution as Chair of the World Gold Council, and I am very pleased to welcome Paul Brink to the role. Paul’s experience and deep industry knowledge will be hugely valuable as we continue to champion gold’s role as a strategic asset, strengthen responsible mining and gold industry standards and open up new possibilities for gold in the modern financial system.”
Franco-Nevada Corporate Summary
Franco-Nevada Corporation is the leading gold-focused royalty and streaming company with the largest and most diversified portfolio of cash-flow producing assets. Its business model provides investors with gold price and exploration optionality while limiting exposure to cost inflation. Franco-Nevada is debt-free and uses its free cash flow to expand its portfolio and pay dividends. It trades under the symbol FNV on both the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. Franco-Nevada is the gold investment that works.
For more information, please visit our website at www.franco-nevada.com or contact:
Bonavie Tek | | | | ||
VP, Finance & Investor Relations | | | | ||
416-306-6309 | | | | ||
info@franco-nevada.com | | | | ||
About the World Gold Council
The World Gold Council is a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Its team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through research, analysis, commentary and insights.
The World Gold Council drives industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market.
For more information on the World Gold Council, please visit www.gold.org.
