Franco-Nevada Announces Financing Package with Discovery Silver on the Porcupine Complex

(in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)

TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Franco-Nevada Corporation ("Franco-Nevada" or the "Company") (TSX:FNV.TO) (NYSE:FNV) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a comprehensive financing transaction with Discovery Silver Corporation ("Discovery") to support its proposed acquisition of the Porcupine Complex located near Timmins, Ontario from Newmont Corporation. The transaction includes: i) a 4.25% net smelter return royalty (the 'Royalty") for $300M, consisting of two tranches, on production from the Porcupine Complex, ii) a $100M senior secured term loan (the "Loan") available to be drawn by Discovery within two years of closing, and iii) approximately $49M of equity participation with a cornerstone investment in a concurrent C$225M (approximately $155M) Discovery equity raise. The financing package provides Discovery with proceeds to acquire the Porcupine Complex and fund the planned capital program for the Complex to achieve its full potential.