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<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ADRIATIC METALS PLC</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>G01117103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000004772</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>502600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>502600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>008474108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA0084741085</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>04/25/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, the passing of a non-binding, advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>16038</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>16038</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ALAMOS GOLD INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>011532108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA0115321089</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/29/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Executive Compensation To consider, and if deemed advisable, pass a resolution to approve an advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>230000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>230000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ANDEAN SILVER LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q6253V153</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000343253</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/29/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1813435</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1813435</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>G0508H102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000305724</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/26/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) APPROVAL OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>55500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>55500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>G0508H102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000305724</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/26/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: PLEASE VOTE ON THIS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 1 YEAR</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>55500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>55500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>G0508H102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000305724</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/23/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ORDINARY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY BASIS, SPECIFIED GOLDEN PARACHUTE COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC AND ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>44700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>44700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ASTRAL RESOURCES NL</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q03960103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000AAR7</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/20/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>32963218</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>32963218</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ATALAYA MINING COPPER S.A.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>E0R97K105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CY0106002112</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/23/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>APPROVE REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>AYA GOLD &amp; SILVER INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>05466C109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA05466C1095</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/20/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Resolution on Approach to Executive Compensation The adoption of an advisory non-binding resolution in respect of the Corporation's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>438475</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>341011</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>438475</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>AGAINST</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>BANNERMAN ENERGY LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q1291U200</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000BMN9</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/15/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>90000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>90000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>BELLEVUE GOLD LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q1422R118</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000019374</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/21/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>213577</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>1434423</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>213577</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>BOSS ENERGY LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q1705F161</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000BOE4</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/20/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>77500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>77500</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>CAMECO CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>13321L108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA13321L1085</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/09/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Have a say on our approach to executive compensation (see page 8 of the management proxy circular) As this is an advisory vote, the results will not be binding on the board. Be it resolved that, on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the board of directors for executive compensation, the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in Cameco's management proxy circular delivered in advance of the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>4900</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>4900</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>CAMECO CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>13321L108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA13321L1085</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/09/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Have a say on our approach to executive compensation (see page 8 of the management proxy circular) As this is an advisory vote, the results will not be binding on the board. Be it resolved that, on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the board of directors for executive compensation, the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in Cameco's management proxy circular delivered in advance of the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>35000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>35000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>CAPSTONE COPPER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>14071L108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA14071L1085</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/02/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Passing an advisory vote on the Company's approach to executive compensation, as more particularly described in the accompanying Information Circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>41000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>41000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>COEUR MINING, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>192108504</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US1921085049</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/13/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>2163407</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>14164</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>2163407</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>DENISON MINES CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>248356107</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA2483561072</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/12/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>On an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, acceptance of the approach to executive compensation as disclosed in the Circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>144400</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>144400</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>DENISON MINES CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>248356107</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA2483561072</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/12/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>On an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, acceptance of the approach to executive compensation as disclosed in the Circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>235000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>235000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>DUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>265269209</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA2652692096</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/07/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider, and if deemed appropriate, to pass a non-binding, advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation, as more particularly described in the accompanying management information circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>353000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>21800</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>353000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>EMERALD RESOURCES NL</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q3464L108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000EMR4</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/29/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>2790700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>2790700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ERO COPPER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>296006109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA2960061091</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>04/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory "say on pay" resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>56274</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>61826</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>56274</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>32076V103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA32076V1031</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/20/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Say on Pay Advisory Vote Approve an advisory resolution with respect to the Company's approach to executive compensation, as more particularly set out in the section of the Information Circular entitled "Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation".</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>847795</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>847795</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>35671D857</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US35671D8570</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/11/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>10600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>10600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>HECLA MINING COMPANY</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>422704106</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4227041062</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/21/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve named executive officer compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1593400</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1593400</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>HUDBAY MINERALS INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>443628102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA4436281022</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/20/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Say on Pay Advisory Vote On an advisory basis, and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of Hudbay's Board of Directors, you accept the approach to executive compensation in our 2025 management information circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>56100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>56100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>IAMGOLD CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>450913108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA4509131088</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/06/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Resolved that, on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the board of directors, the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the management information circular of IAMGOLD Corporation dated April 3, 2025.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>473600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>473600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>IAMGOLD CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>450913108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA4509131088</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/06/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Resolved that, on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the board of directors, the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the management information circular of IAMGOLD Corporation dated April 3, 2025.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1017003</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1017003</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>IGO LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q4875H108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000IGO4</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/06/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>86100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>86100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>K92 MINING INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>499113108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA4991131083</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/10/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation To approve a non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation, as more particularly described in the accompanying Information Circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1001300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1001300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>496902404</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA4969024047</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/07/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider and, if deemed appropriate, to pass an advisory resolution on Kinross' approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>453050</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>453050</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LARVOTTO RESOURCES LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q54629102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000183253</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/16/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT (NON-BINDING RESOLUTION)</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>836043</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>2018957</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>836043</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>H5012F103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CH1403212751</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/19/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>43800</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>43800</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LUNDIN GOLD INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>550371108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA5503711080</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/09/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To authorize and approve in a non-binding, advisory manner the Say on Pay Resolution as presented in the accompanying Management Information Circular dated March 28, 2025.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>365745</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>67399</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>365745</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LUNDIN MINING CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>550372106</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA5503721063</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/08/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider, and if deemed advisable, on a non-binding advisory basis, and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board, accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Corporation's Management Proxy Circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>29800</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>29800</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LYNAS RARE EARTHS LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q5683J210</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000LYC6</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/27/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>86600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>86600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MAG SILVER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>55903Q104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA55903Q1046</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation - Voluntary Adoption of "Say on Pay" To consider and, if deemed advisable, approve a non-binding advisory resolution to accept the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>23700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>23700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MAG SILVER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>55903Q104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA55903Q1046</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation - Voluntary Adoption of "Say on Pay" To consider and, if deemed advisable, approve a non-binding advisory resolution to accept the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>369125</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>12401</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>369125</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MAJOR DRILLING GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>560909103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA5609091031</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/05/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Considering an advisory resolution to accept the approach taken by the Board of Directors of the Corporation in respect of executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>63100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>63100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MP MATERIALS CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>553368101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US5533681012</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/10/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>11300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>11300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>AGAINST</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>NEW GOLD INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>644535106</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA6445351068</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/06/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Say on Pay Advisory Vote.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>59600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>59600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>NEWMONT CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>651639106</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US6516391066</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>04/30/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval of the advisory resolution on Newmont's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>16200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>16200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q6951U101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000NST8</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/20/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>401699</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>401699</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>NUCOR CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>670346105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US6703461052</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/08/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of Nucor's named executive officer compensation in 2024</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>3630</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>3630</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>OCEANAGOLD CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>675222103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA6752221037</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/04/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Vote on the Approach to Executive Compensation To consider and, if thought advisable, approve a non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation, as more particularly described in the accompanying Management Information Circular (the "Circular").</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>2178213</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>2178213</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>68827L101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA68827L1013</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/08/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Adopt an advisory resolution supporting Osisko's approach to Executive Compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>50000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>50000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>68827L101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA68827L1013</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/08/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Adopt an advisory resolution supporting Osisko's approach to Executive Compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>13065</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>13065</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PALADIN ENERGY LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q7264T252</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000PDN8</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/29/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>62080</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>62080</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>697900108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA6979001089</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/07/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider and, if thought appropriate, to pass an ordinary, non-binding "say on pay" resolution approving the Company's approach to executive compensation, the complete text of which is set out in the management information circular for the Meeting.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>633709</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>633709</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PANTORO LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q7392G107</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000PNR8</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/27/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>12455100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>12455100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PERSEUS MINING LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q74174105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000PRU3</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/22/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1172300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1172300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PILBARA MINERALS LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q7539C100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000PLS0</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/26/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>145200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>145200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q77174136</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000PDI8</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/21/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>18888131</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>3559806</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>18888131</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>RAMELIUS RESOURCES LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q7982E108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000RMS4</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/21/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT (NON-BINDING RESOLUTION)</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>160152</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>772148</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>160152</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>RELIANCE, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>759509102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US7595091023</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/21/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider a non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1560</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1560</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SANDSTORM GOLD LTD.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>80013R206</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA80013R2063</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/30/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Say on Pay Advisory Vote To consider and, if deemed appropriate, to pass, with or without variation, a non-binding advisory resolution accepting the company's approach to executive compensation, all as more particularly described in the management information circular.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>400000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>400000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SILVER MINES LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q85012245</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000SVL8</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/26/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>4961417</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>4961417</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SIMS LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q8505L116</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000SGM7</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/13/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>20700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>20700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>AGAINST</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SOUTH32 LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q86668102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000S320</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>10/24/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>123300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>123300</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SOUTHERN CROSS GOLD LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q85719104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000215642</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>10/28/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>738290</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>738290</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SPARTAN RESOURCES LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q39719226</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000294233</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/07/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>2595507</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>2595507</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>SSR MINING INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>784730103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA7847301032</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/08/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>100000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>100000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>AGAINST</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>STEEL DYNAMICS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>858119100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US8581191009</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>04/25/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>3700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>3700</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>891054603</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA8910546032</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>06/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation Approach To consider and, if deemed appropriate, to pass, with or without variation, a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>78000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>78000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>URANIUM ENERGY CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>916896103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9168961038</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/16/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>49600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>49600</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>VAULT MINERALS LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q80507330</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000355588</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/22/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>10880100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>10880100</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WARATAH MINERALS LIMITED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q1374Q175</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU0000317471</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/28/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>8429779</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>8429779</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WESDOME GOLD MINES LTD.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>95083R100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA95083R1001</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/27/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To consider and, if deemed advisable, pass an advisory non-binding resolution accepting the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Information Circular of the Corporation dated April 16, 2025.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>693424</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>693424</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WESTGOLD RESOURCES LTD</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>Q97159232</inf:cusip><inf:isin>AU000000WGX6</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/28/2024</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>NON BINDING RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REMUNERATION REPORT</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1872200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1872200</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
<inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>962879102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>CA9628791027</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/09/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>A non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>117961</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>117961</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
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