Franco-Nevada disputes Burkina Faso court ruling on Karma Mine stream agreement

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Franco-Nevada Corporation announced it is challenging a local court decision in Burkina Faso that purports to nullify the stream agreement related to the Karma Mine. The company stated the agreement is governed by Ontario law and believes the Burkina Faso judgment is not valid, seeking to have it vacated. Franco-Nevada is also pursuing its own legal remedies in Ontario and elsewhere under the agreement's dispute resolution provisions against Riverstone Karma SA, its parent Néré Mining SA, and other relevant affiliates to protect its legal rights.

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Franco-Nevada Corporation
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Burkina Faso court ruling nullifies stream agreement; company disputes but faces legal uncertainty.

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Néré Mining SAPrivate± Mixed
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Parent company of Riverstone Karma SA, mentioned as affiliate in legal dispute; impact unclear.

Riverstone Karma SAPrivate± Mixed
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Counterparty in stream agreement; Franco-Nevada pursuing legal remedies against it; outcome uncertain.