Wheaton to Invest US$55m for 1.5% Spanish Mountain Gold Royalty
Wheaton Precious Metals will invest US$55m in three instalments for a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on Spanish Mountain Gold’s BC project, with US$22.5m upfront, US$12.5m after 60,000m of drilling and US$20m upon environmental approval. The agreement gives Wheaton exposure to 4.16Moz gold, supporting a potential 2028 build decision.
1. Royalty Agreement Overview
Wheaton Precious Metals has entered a definitive agreement to acquire a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on Spanish Mountain Gold’s project in British Columbia for a total consideration of US$55m. The royalty covers all future gold and silver production from the Stage 2 feasibility study-phase asset.
2. Instalment Payment Conditions
The purchase price will be paid in three instalments: US$22.5m upfront, US$12.5m following the completion of 60,000m of drilling, and US$20m upon receipt of environmental approvals under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act.
3. Resource Exposure and Timeline
The Spanish Mountain Gold project hosts 292.1Mt at 0.44g/t gold for 4.16Moz in measured and indicated resources and 40.3Mt at 0.40g/t for 512,000oz inferred. The deal aligns with a feasibility study targeted for completion within 18 months and a potential 2028 build decision.
4. Repurchase and Adjustment Clauses
Spanish Mountain Gold retains the right to repurchase one-third of the royalty before year-end 2030 or upon achieving a specified throughput test, with an annual option to avoid a 0.15% royalty increase through a US$6m payment if the test is delayed beyond April 1, 2030.