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VOY is merging with Evolve Strategic Elements, a private company but shares will still trade (it is a reverse takeover, essentially). The company raised $20M in September (held in escrow until the deal is completed). The company will own a good royalty portfolio, including two of Canada's largest copper mines in BC. Upon completion of the merger, the leadership team of the resulting issuer will have significant depth in royalty portfolio management, capital raising, and operational due diligence in the mining sector. Joseph de la Plante will be President and CEO, supported by Annie Dutil as CFO, and key individuals from both companies, including departing and advisory roles from current Voyageur executives (such as Laschinger and Cudney), enable a smooth integration and positioning for scalable growth. De la Plante is a recognized figure in royalty and streaming finance—he was the founder, CIO, and director of Nomad Royalty Company (acquired by Sandstorm Gold), a strategic advisor to Pecoy Copper Ltd., and a key executive at Osisko Gold Royalties where he was instrumental in over $1B of financings and major transactions in Canadian mining. He began his career in mining investment banking at BMO, and played an architect’s role in building Canadian Malartic into a leading gold mine.
Annie Dutil, a chartered accountant with track records at Nomad Royalty and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she helped multiple companies with IPOs, capital markets, and complex cross-border transactions. She also serves as CFO for Pecoy Copper Ltd., further deepening her expertise in mining royalties and corporate finance.
We would not expect any issues here in attracting new royalty deals.