Altius Reports Q2 2026 Expected Record Attributable Revenue(1)
MWN-AI** Summary
Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX: ALS, OTCQX: ATUSF) has reported a significant increase in anticipated attributable royalty revenue for Q2 2026, projecting to achieve approximately CAD $30.0 million, a remarkable rise from CAD $12.7 million in Q2 2025. This surge in revenue is driven by improved prices and increased production across several commodity sectors.
Breaking down the revenue sources, base metals, primarily copper, contributed approximately CAD $9.4 million due to rising copper and nickel prices and the timing of deliveries from the Chapada project. Potash revenues reached CAD $5.0 million, benefiting from enhanced prices and volumes. Lithium royalties soared to CAD $6.4 million, attributed to Altius's greater ownership stake following its acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp. in Q1 2026, alongside price increases and operational ramps from multiple mining operators.
Iron ore revenue derived from dividends received from Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation was CAD $1.6 million, consistent with prior performance amid limited equity dividends. Additionally, electricity royalty revenue amounted to CAD $6.1 million, spurred by production ramps in the operational portfolio, including the Sequoia I project.
Notably, Altius has entered into a pivotal agreement with Northampton Capital Partners and Apollo Funds, set to enhance its stake in Great Bay Renewables Holdings from 29% to 50%, projected to bolster future revenues significantly.
Operating income also included CAD $1.5 million in interest from cash holdings. The company's robust portfolio strategy continues to position it well to capitalize on global growth trends in energy and commodity demands.
Management will provide an in-depth review of these financial results on August 10, 2026, followed by a conference call on August 11.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Altius Minerals Corporation’s anticipated record attributable royalty revenue of approximately CAD 30 million for Q2 2026 represents a significant leap from CAD 12.7 million in the same quarter last year. This remarkable growth underscores the corporation's strategic positioning within key sectors such as base metals, potash, lithium, iron ore, and renewable energy.
Key contributors for this revenue increase include robust performances in copper and nickel prices, particularly from the Chapada copper stream, which highlights Altius's exposure to favorable market conditions. Furthermore, growth in potash revenue, driven by higher prices and volumes, complements the company's diversified asset base. The lithium sector has also shown resilience, with revenue spiking to CAD 6.4 million due to both increased ownership following the Lithium Royalty Corp. acquisition and favorable market dynamics.
The significant uptick in electricity royalty revenue, reflecting ongoing project ramp-ups, signals a strategic alignment with the global shift towards renewable energy sources. The successful tripartite transaction involving Great Bay Renewables significantly enhances Altius' operational footing in the renewable sector, potentially leading to sustained revenue growth.
Investors should consider Altius as a robust opportunity as the company actively capitalizes on macroeconomic trends favoring commodity markets, particularly in clean energy and agriculture. The corporation's diversified portfolio mitigates risk while enabling exposure to high-margin operations. With shares performing well on the TSX and inclusion in prestigious indices such as the S&P/TSX Composite and Canadian Dividend Aristocrats, Altius stands out as a solid investment option for those looking to benefit from commodity market trends.
In summary, given its trajectory, Altius appears poised for continued growth, making it a valuable addition to any diversified investment strategy focused on commodities.
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All references in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated
Altius Minerals Corporation (ALS: TSX) (ATUSF: OTCQX) (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) expects to report Q2 2026 record attributable royalty revenue (1) of approximately $30.0 million compared to $12.7 million in Q2 2025.
Royalty Revenue Summary
Summary of attributable royalty revenue (1) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2025 | ||||||
Base metals | $ | 9,425 | $ | 9,103 | $ | 4,633 | |||
Potash | 5,036 | 4,507 | 4,115 | ||||||
Lithium | 6,434 | 5,429 | 61 | ||||||
Iron ore # | 1,562 | 1,562 | 1,122 | ||||||
Electricity ## | 6,066 | 3,594 | 2,100 | ||||||
Interest and other | 1,474 | 2,573 | 638 | ||||||
$ | 29,997 | $ | 26,768 | $ | 12,669 | ||||
(#) Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation dividends received | |||||||||
(##) Effective 29% interest in renewable royalty revenue |
Base metals (primarily copper) revenue of $9.4 million for the quarter reflects higher realized copper and nickel prices and timing of copper stream deliveries from Chapada.
The Corporation's preliminary cost of sales for the Chapada copper stream, excluding any depletion, is $2.6 million for Q2 2026.
Potash portfolio revenue during the second quarter of $5.0 million reflects higher realized prices and volumes.
Lithium revenue of $6.4 million reflects our increased ownership following the acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp. in Q1 2026 as well as price improvements and ongoing operational ramp ups and mining resumptions by several operators.
Iron ore royalty revenue in the form of dividends from Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. ("LIORC"), which serves as a pass-through vehicle for royalty income and equity dividends related to the operations of Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC"), was $1.6 million for the quarter and comparable to recent periods that have been characterized by limited equity dividends as IOC continues to make investments to improve operational performance.
Electricity royalty revenue of $6.1 million for the quarter reflects the continuing ramp up of operational stage portfolio projects including first production from Sequoia I as well as $3.3 million in interest and investment income related to the financing of interconnection deposits.
On July 10, the Corporation announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with Northampton Capital Partners (“Northampton”) and certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”). Under the agreement, the Apollo Funds will sell their membership interests in Great Bay Renewables Holdings, LLC and Great Bay Renewables Holdings II, LLC (collectively, “GBR”) to Northampton for total consideration of approximately US$390 million. Northampton will simultaneously sell its interest in Altius Renewable Royalties Corp. ("ARR"), through which it currently holds its indirect interest in GBR, to Altius for US$168 million. Under the tripartite transaction, Altius will increase its effective interest in GBR from 29% to 50% while Northampton will increase its effective GBR interest from 22% to 50%. The transaction is subject to customary terms and conditions and is expected to close in late July, following which the Corporation's attributable revenue will reflect its increased ownership of GBR.
Interest and other revenue reflects $1.5 million of interest income during Q2 2026 on the Corporation's cash balances.
Non GAAP Financial Measures
- Management uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: attributable revenue, attributable royalty revenue, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA), adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted net earnings (loss). Management uses these measures to monitor the financial performance of the Corporation and its operating segments and believes these measures enable investors and analysts to compare the Corporation’s financial performance with its competitors and/or evaluate the results of its underlying business. These measures are intended to provide additional information, not to replace International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) measures, and do not have a standard definition under IFRS and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. As these measures do not have a standardized meaning, they may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. Further information on the composition and usefulness of each non-GAAP financial measure, including reconciliation to their most directly comparable IFRS measures, is included in the non-GAAP financial measures section of our MD&A.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast Details
Additional details relating to individual royalty performances and asset level developments will be provided with the release of our financial results, which will occur on August 10, 2026 after the close of market, with a conference call to follow on August 11, 2026.
Date: August 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM ET
Toll Free Dial-In Number: +1-800-717-1738
International Dial-In Number: +1-289-514-5100
Conference Call Title and ID: Altius Minerals Q2 2026 Financial Results, ID 79327
Webcast Link: Q2 2026 Financial Results
Conference Call URL (without operator assistance) 1 : Conference Call Link
About Altius
Altius’s strategy is to create per share growth through a diversified portfolio of royalty assets that relate to long life, high margin operations. This strategy further provides shareholders with exposures that are well aligned with global growth trends including increasing electricity-based market share within energy usage, global infrastructure build and refurbishment growth, increased EAF based steelmaking, steadily increasing agricultural fertilizer requirements and the enhanced appetite for financial asset diversification through precious metals ownership. These macro-trends each hold the potential to cause higher demand for many of Altius’s commodity exposures including potash, high purity iron ore, electricity, base metals, and gold. In addition, Altius runs a successful Project Generation business that originates mineral projects for sale to developers in exchange for royalties and that has a demonstrated track record of driving outsized direct returns from its overall royalty investment portfolio. Altius has 55,748,220 common shares issued and outstanding that are listed on Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange. It is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite, S&P/TSX Global Mining Indices and the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index.
Forward-looking information
This news release contains forward?looking information. The statements are based on reasonable assumptions and expectations of management and Altius provides no assurance that actual events will meet management's expectations. In certain cases, forward?looking information may be identified by such terms as "anticipates", "believes", "could", "estimates", "expects", "may", "shall", "will", or "would". Although Altius believes the expectations expressed in such forward?looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Altius does not undertake to update any forward-looking information contained herein except in accordance with securities regulations.
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Flora Wood
Email: Fwood@altiusminerals.com
Tel: 1.877.576.2209
Direct: +1(416)346.9020
Stephanie Hussey
Email: SHussey@altiusminerals.com
Tel: 1.877.576.2209
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