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Risk and Capital Management: Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]  
Risk and Capital Management: Financial Instruments
Note 20 - Risk and Capital Management: Financial Instruments
The Company considers items included in shareholders' equity as capital. The Company's objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.
As at December 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital deficit of $2,270 (December 31, 2022 - working capital of $31,562). The remaining principal amount of $34,660 of the Sprott Credit Facility (Note 10) is due to be repaid by December 31, 2024, which is driving the Company's working capital deficit.
The Company has continuing royalty revenue that will vary depending on royalty ounces received and the price of minerals, and other pre-production income. The Company also receives additional cash inflows from the recovery of expenditures from project partners, sale of investments, and investment income including dividends from investments in associated entities. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares through public and/or private placements, sell assets, renegotiate terms of debt, or return capital to shareholders.
The Company has actively been evaluating alternatives to refinance some or all of the debt. As part of this effort the Company will look to refinance its outstanding debt of $34,660.
The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements other than as disclosed in Note 10. There were no change in the Company's approach to capital management for the years presented.
Fair Value
The Company characterizes inputs used in determining fair value using a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs depending on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
(a)Level 1: inputs represent quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
(b)Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including quoted forward prices for commodities, market interest rates, and volatility factors, which can be observed or corroborated in the market place.
(c)Level 3: inputs that are less observable, unobservable or where the observable data does not support the majority of the instruments' fair value.
As at December 31, 2023, there were no changes in the levels in comparison to December 31, 2022. Financial instruments measured at fair value on the statement of financial position are summarized in levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
AssetsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Total
Investments$4,001 $2,385 $$6,386 
Warrants195 195 
Total$4,001 $2,580 $- $6,581 
LiabilityLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Derivative liability$$754 $$754 
Total$- $754 $- $754 
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, current trade receivables and other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, advances from joint venture partners and loans payable, approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
Note 20 - Risk and Capital Management: Financial Instruments (continued)
The Company holds warrants exercisable into common shares of public companies and has issued warrants exercisable into common shares of the Company. These warrants do not trade on an exchange and are restricted in their transfer. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model using observable market information and thereby classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company's financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk, market risk, liquidity risk and currency risk.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that a third party might fail to fulfill its performance obligations under the terms of a financial instrument. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables. This risk is minimized by holding a significant portion of the cash funds in major Canadian and US banks. The Company's exposure with respect to its trade receivables is primarily related to royalty revenue, recoverable taxes, recovery of royalty generation costs, and the sale of assets.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk because of fluctuating interest rates on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Although management believes the interest rate risk is low given the interest rate on the Sprott Credit Facility (Note 10) is fixed. The Company is evaluating various opportunities to refinance the Sprott Credit Facility as it comes due December 31, 2024 which may result in a change in interest rates.
Market Risk
Market risks are the risks that change in market factors, such as publicly traded securities, will affect the value of the Company’s financial instruments. The Company manages market risks by either accepting it or mitigating it through the use of economic strategies.
The Company is exposed to fluctuating values of its marketable securities. The Company has no control over these fluctuations and does not hedge its investments. Based on the December 31, 2023 portfolio values, a 10% increase or decrease in effective market values would increase or decrease net shareholders' equity by approximately $658.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk of loss from not having access to sufficient funds to meet both expected and unexpected cash demands. The Company manages its exposure to liquidity risk through prudent management of its statement of financial position, including maintaining sufficient cash balances and evaluating options for additional resources. The Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support the Company’s normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis.
As at December 31, 2023, the Company held $35,048 in current assets (2022 – $38,821) and $37,318 in current liabilities (2022 - $7,259). Management continuously monitors and reviews both actual and forecasted cash flows as well as additional financing opportunities in order to settle all current liabilities.
Commodity Risk
The Company's royalty revenues are derived from royalty interests and are based on the extraction and sale of precious and base minerals and metals. Factors beyond the control of the Company may affect the marketability of metals discovered. Metal prices have historically fluctuated widely. Consequently, the economic viability of the Company's royalty interests cannot be accurately predicted and may be adversely affected by fluctuations in mineral prices.
Note 20 - Risk and Capital Management: Financial Instruments (continued)
Currency Risk
Financial instruments that impact the Company’s net income (loss) due to currency fluctuations include cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and deferred tax assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars. Based on the Company’s Canadian dollar denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at December 31, 2023 a 10% increase (decrease) of the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the United States dollar would not have a material impact on net income.
Balances denominated in another currency other than the Canadian dollar held in foreign operations are considered immaterial.