Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.: Corporate Update
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Aug 18, 2016) - Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) ("Osisko" or the "Corporation") reports that Messrs. John Burzynski, Senior Vice President New Business Development, and Robert Wares, Chief Geologist, have resigned from their executive positions with Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. effective August 31st 2016 in order to focus their efforts on Osisko Mining Inc. ("Osisko Mining").
Sean Roosen, Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Osisko, stated: "During the past year, John and Bob have contributed to the recreation of Osisko Mining as a strong emerging gold development company with advanced exploration projects in Québec and Ontario. As key founders of Osisko Exploration Ltée in 2003, through the change over to Osisko Mining Corp. with the discovery, definition, financing, building and commissioning of the world class Canadian Malartic gold mine, they have the full experience and track record of creating tremendous shareholder value, helping take Osisko Exploration Ltée from its humble beginnings to its eventual $4.1B sale. It is their goal to repeat this success with Osisko Mining Inc., a company in which Osisko Gold Royalties owns a 16% equity interest, as well as royalties on the key properties."
Mr. Burzynski will remain as a Director of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
About Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd
Osisko Gold Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company focused on the Americas that commenced activities in June 2014. It holds 52 royalties, including a 5% NSR royalty on the Canadian Malartic Mine (Canada) and a 2.0-3.5% NSR royalty on the Éléonore Mine (Canada). It maintains a strong financial position with cash resources of $425 million at June 30 2016 and has distributed dividends to its shareholders during the past seven consecutive quarters.
Osisko's head office is located at 1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec, H3B 2S2.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
Joseph de la Plante
Vice President, Corporate Development
(514) 940-0670
jdelaplante@osiskogr.com