Altus Strategies Plc (AIM: ALS, TSX-V: ALTS, OTCQX: ALTUF) announces it has completed the second and final closing ('Second Close') of the recently announced acquisition of a portfolio of 24 royalties and royalty interests from Newcrest Mining Ltd and certain of its group companies.

The Royalties have been acquired through a strategic joint venture with AlphaStream Limited ('AlphaStream'), a specialist mining royalty and streaming company. Total consideration for the Acquisition was US$ 37.5 million ('Consideration') with the aggregate amount paid by Altus being US$ 24.0 million.

The Second Close provided a period for certain pre-emptive rights to be exercised on nine of the exploration stage royalties in Australia. None of these rights were exercised in the designated time period and, accordingly, Altus and AlphaStream have paid the remaining balance of US$ 5,037,500 to Newcrest (of which US$ 4,035,037 was paid by Altus).

Highlights

Acquisition of the Royalties from Newcrest now complete after final closing

Portfolio includes royalties over two producing gold mines, one near producing gold mine and 21 development and exploration stage assets

Potential annual revenues to Altus of up to US$ 3.5 million (post-tax) from the Royalties, based on a forecast 10-year average

Steve Poulton, Chief Executive of Altus, commented: 'We are delighted to close the Newcrest gold royalty Acquisition, which represents another landmark transaction completed by Altus. The Company has now paid US$ 24.0 million as its portion of the total US$ 37.5 million Consideration. Following the completion of the Acquisition, our global portfolio now comprises 33 royalties and 27 project interests, across nine countries and nine different metals.

'The Newcrest portfolio is heavily weighted towards Australia and comprises royalty interests over two producing mines, one-near production mine, 15 development stage projects and six exploration stage assets. Many of these royalties are located on assets in known gold mining districts, including the Eastern Goldfields, the Pilbara, the Mt Isa Inlier, and the Lachlan Fold Belt. The operators of the projects include numerous high quality precious and base metal companies who are well known to the market.

'The Acquisition provides Altus with immediate cash flow and is estimated to generate up to US$ 3.5 million in post-tax annual revenue to Altus, based on a forecast 10-year average. The consolidated royalty portfolio is estimated to generate up to US$ 6.4 million in annual (post-tax) royalty revenue for 2022.

'Altus continues to build on its growing track record of identifying and acquiring high quality royalty assets and we are actively reviewing a number of such opportunities. I look forward to updating shareholders on these activities in due course.'

Contact:

Steven Poulton

Tel: +44 (0) 1235 511 767

Email: info@altus-strategies.com

About Altus Strategies Plc

Altus Strategies (AIM: ALS, TSX-V: ALTS & OTCQX: ALTUF) is a mining royalty company generating a diversified and precious metal focused portfolio of assets. The Company's differentiated approach of generating royalties on its own discoveries in Africa and acquiring royalties globally through financings and acquisitions with third parties, has attracted key institutional investor backing. The Company engages constructively with all stakeholders, working diligently to minimise its environmental impact and to promote positive economic and social outcomes in the communities where it operates.

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