Kevin Thomson joins OR Royalties (NYSE: OR) board as William John exits

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OR Royalties Inc. reported changes to its Board of Directors. The company appointed Mr. Kevin Thomson as an Independent Director, while Mr. William Murray John resigned as a director effective immediately.

Mr. Thomson brings over 40 years of senior strategic mergers and acquisitions experience in the mining industry, including serving as Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Matters at Barrick Gold Corporation and previously as a leading mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. The company highlighted Mr. John’s service since February 2020, noting his roles on the Governance, Nomination and Sustainability Committee and the Independent Investment Review Committee, and thanked him for his contributions.

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 January 2026

Commission File Number: 001-37814

OR Royalties Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, QC H3B 2S2
(Address of principal executive office)

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 [ X ]

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated January 30, 2026

SIGNATURES

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.

		OR Royalties Inc.
		(Registrant)
Date: January 30, 2026	By:	/s/ JASON ATTEW
		JASON ATTEW
	Title:	PRESIDENT AND CEO

EXHIBIT 99.1

OR Royalties Appoints Mr. Kevin Thomson to its Board of Directors and Provides Additional Board Update

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OR Royalties Inc. (“OR Royalties” or the “Company”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Thomson as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).Concurrently, the Company announces that Mr. William Murray John has resigned as a director of the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. Kevin Thomson brings over 40 years of senior strategic mergers and acquisitions experience in the mining industry. Most recently, Mr. Thomson served as Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Matters for Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick") where he was involved in all matters of strategic significance, including the management of complex negotiations, development of Barrick’s corporate strategy, involvement in complex legal issues, and governance-related matters. Prior to joining Barrick in 2014, Mr. Thomson was a senior partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP ("Davies Ward"), and was one of Canada's leading mergers and acquisitions lawyers where he advised many of Canada's largest and most successful public companies on a number of industry leading transactions and also was a key strategic and legal advisor to a number of the country's leading private enterprises. Mr. Thomson is one of Canada’s most distinguished securities lawyers, and prior to joining Barrick, worked closely with Barrick’s management team and its Board of Directors as a Key Strategic Advisor since 1995, In addition, he was also the longest standing member of the committee responsible for managing the Davies Ward firm. Mr. Thomson received a B.A. (with Distinction) in History from Queen’s University in 1979 and an LL.B. from Queen’s University Law School in 1982.

Mr. William Murray John was appointed to the Board as an independent board member in February 2020. During this time, Mr. John served on the Governance, Nomination and Sustainability Committee, and also played a vital role on OR Royalties’ Independent Investment Review Committee. The Company thanks Mr. John for his many valuable contributions during his time on the Board and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Mr. Norman MacDonald, Chair of OR Royalties’ Board of Directors commented: “Murray has been a key independent member of OR Royalties’ board for six years. During this period, the Company benefitted substantially from his specific combination of technical expertise and investment portfolio management. While his technical perspective will be missed, we are adapting our Board composition to reflect the Company's evolving strategic needs. To that end, we are thrilled to welcome Kevin Thomson, who brings a distinct and complementary skill set to the table. Kevin’s 40-year track record in managing complex legal negotiations and corporate strategy at the highest level of the mining industry will be invaluable to OR Royalties as the Company continues to execute on its global growth strategy. We look forward to his strategic insights and contributions going forward.”

About OR Royalties Inc.

OR Royalties is a precious metals royalty and streaming company focused on Tier-1 mining jurisdictions defined as Canada, the United States, and Australia. OR Royalties commenced activities in June 2014 with a single producing asset, and today holds a portfolio of over 195 royalties, streams and similar interests. OR Royalties’ portfolio is anchored by its cornerstone asset, the 3-5% net smelter return royalty on Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s Canadian Malartic Complex, one of the world’s largest gold mines.

OR Royalties’ head office is located at 1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec, H3B 2S2.

For further information, please contact OR Royalties Inc.:
Grant Moenting Vice President, Capital Markets Cell: (365) 275-1954 Email: gmoenting@orroyalties.com	Heather Taylor Vice President, Sustainability and Communications Tel: (647) 477-2087 Email: htaylor@orroyalties.com

FAQ

What board changes did OR (OR) announce in its January 2026 6-K?

OR Royalties announced the appointment of Kevin Thomson as an Independent Director and the resignation of William Murray John as a director, effective immediately. The update reflects an evolution in board composition to align with the company’s strategic needs.

Who is Kevin Thomson and what experience does he bring to OR Royalties (OR)?

Kevin Thomson has over 40 years of senior strategic mergers and acquisitions experience in the mining industry. He previously served as Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Matters at Barrick Gold Corporation and was a leading mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP.

What roles did William Murray John hold on OR Royalties’ (OR) board?

William Murray John, an independent board member since February 2020, served on the Governance, Nomination and Sustainability Committee and on OR Royalties’ Independent Investment Review Committee. The company credited him with providing valuable technical expertise and investment portfolio management insights.

How did OR Royalties describe Kevin Thomson’s expected contribution to the board?

OR Royalties stated that Kevin Thomson’s 40-year track record in managing complex legal negotiations and corporate strategy at the highest level of the mining industry will be invaluable as the company continues to execute its global growth strategy across Tier-1 mining jurisdictions.

What business model does OR Royalties (OR) follow and where does it operate?

OR Royalties is a precious metals royalty and streaming company focused on Tier-1 mining jurisdictions: Canada, the United States, and Australia. It holds a portfolio of over 195 royalties, streams and similar interests anchored by a net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Complex.

What is OR Royalties’ cornerstone asset mentioned in the filing?

The filing notes that OR Royalties’ portfolio is anchored by a 3–5% net smelter return royalty on Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s Canadian Malartic Complex, described as one of the world’s largest gold mines and a key driver of the company’s royalty portfolio.