Royalty Stake Increased on Mexican Silver Project Following Investment

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Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (SCRI:CBOE; SLCRF:OTCQX; QS0:FSE) reported on January 13, 2026, that it had closed a non-brokered private placement totaling CA$3 million with investor Michael Gentile. The financing included 424,500 units priced at CA$7.00 per unit, with each unit comprising one common share and one common share purchase warrant. As part of the transaction, Gentile was also appointed as a Strategic Advisor to the company.

Gentile, a Chartered Financial Analyst, brings more than 20 years of experience in mining and natural resource investing. He co-founded Bastion Asset Management in 2021, a Montreal-based hedge fund managing over CA$700 million. His portfolio includes stakes in more than 25 junior mining companies, and he has served on numerous boards and advisory teams. He previously held senior investment roles at Formula Growth Ltd.

Peter Bures, Chief Executive Officer of Silver Crown Royalties, stated in the announcement, "We are humbled to have Michael Gentile join our team as a strategic investor and a strategic advisor. Michael's deep industry knowledge and contacts should serve the shareholders of Silver Crown in the near-term with an expected lower cost of equity capital."

Gentile described Silver Crown as "a tightly held, well-structured royalty platform," citing its focus within the silver royalty space. In exchange for his advisory role, he received 50,000 stock options exercisable at CA$8.05 for a period of three years and will be eligible to participate in the company's Restricted Share Unit (RSU) program.

Silver Sector Faces Supply Strains, Record Highs, and Shifting Power Structures

Yahoo Finance reported on January 12 that silver reached intraday highs above US$84 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and rising safe-haven demand. Robin Brooks of the Brookings Institution called the political environment surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve a "deeply destabilizing event" and cited it as a driver of the sector's rally. Analysts pointed to central bank gold purchases and new Chinese export restrictions as additional supply-side factors.

Bryan Lutz, writing for DollarCollapse.com on January 12, addressed tightening retail inventories in North America. He noted that while Costco was not experiencing a silver panic, availability had shifted, with only limited quantities of 10 oz PAMP bars available online and new restrictions on purchase quantities. Lutz said the changes reflected real-time pressure on physical supply.

Commodity strategist Jen Bawden wrote on January 12 that silver closed at US$79.92 per ounce following a sharp rebound. She noted a significant divergence between paper and physical markets, with Shanghai premiums reaching US$8 per ounce while paper silver traded closer to US$70 in New York. She referred to the phenomenon as the "Great Divorce of 2026."

Bawden also cited a January 5 report from JPMorgan Global Research, which stated that "Silver's outperformance... warrants mean-reversion pressure to reach 2026 target weights." Greg Shearer, Head of Precious Metals at JPMorgan, added that algorithmic trading and index rebalancing were likely to apply short-term pressure.

Citigroup's analysts made similar observations in a January 8 commentary, estimating that US$6.8 billion in silver futures would be sold as part of the annual Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing. Citi called the volume "unprecedented" and said the bank expected silver to average US$70 in 2026, which it viewed as a new floor.

BMO Capital Markets forecast an average price of US$26.50 for 2025, the widest miss among major banks, while Goldman Sachs' early-year projection of US$35 was later revised as silver exceeded expectations. Both banks cited rebalancing effects in their updated 2026 analysis.

Analysts Cite Growth Potential and Sector-Leading Model at Silver Crown Royalties

On October 17, Tim Wright of Couloir Capital reiterated a Buy rating on Silver Crown Royalties Inc., maintaining a 24-month target price of CA$44.40 per share. At the time, the stock was trading at CA$6.10, representing an estimated upside of 628%. Wright called Silver Crown "the only pure-play silver royalty company in the market offering investors access to a diversified portfolio of silver royalties."

Wright highlighted consistent quarter-over-quarter growth of more than 30% in royalty silver ounces and revenue since inception. He stated that the company appeared "well on its way to becoming cash flow positive in the next 6–12 months." He also noted the firm's milestone-based capital deployment model, which he said "minimizes risk" while leveraging internal expertise.

His valuation analysis compared Silver Crown's enterprise value to equity raised ratio of 1.27 to a peer group average of 11.57, adjusted to 9.25. Based on this multiple, Wright reaffirmed his CA$44.40 price target. He concluded that Silver Crown's capital discipline and expanding portfolio positioned it well within the silver royalty space.

¹In a December 22 report, John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating, stating that the company was "positioning itself as a pure-play silver royalty company at a time when silver is re-emerging as both a monetary and industrial metal." He described the portfolio as focused on single-element royalties, registered on title, and supported by minimum delivery clauses.

Newell noted that the company had approximately 3.8 million shares outstanding and 6.0 million fully diluted as of late October 2025. He cited insider ownership and open-market purchases as signs of alignment with shareholders. On the technical side, he identified resistance targets at CA$7.75, CA$9.00, and CA$10.25, with a broader upside target of CA$12.50.

Silver Market Tailwinds and Undervalued Stocks

In a January 7 note, Peter Krauth of Silver Stock Investor reported that silver gained 147% in 2025, ending the year at US$71.54 after briefly exceeding US$84. He attributed the rally to persistent deficits and Chinese export restrictions, calling it the metal's best year since 1979.

Krauth wrote that silver stocks had yet to fully reflect the pricing environment and described Silver Crown Royalties Inc. as offering "embedded, unrealized value." He added that 2026 could be a year when investors begin to recognize that value across the sector.

Expanding a Targeted Royalty Model in a Silver-Focused Strategy

Silver Crown Royalties operates as a silver-focused royalty company with assets concentrated in the Western Hemisphere. Its Q4 2025 presentation listed five active royalty deals, including PGDM and PPX, delivering a combined minimum of 22,000 ounces in 2025 and 60,000 in 2026. The company reported an average internal rate of return of 26% across these transactions.

Silver Crown's model emphasizes single-mineral royalties secured with minimum delivery clauses and milestone-based financing. Its Pilar Gold PGDM royalty includes a 90% silver stream with a 16,000-ounce annual floor and additional upside tied to delivery bonuses.

The company reported a market capitalization of CA$22.5 million and 3.8 million shares outstanding as of October 2025. Gentile's investment added to an already concentrated ownership base that includes management, institutions, and private entities. 

Ownership and Share Structure²

According to the company's presentation, insiders and management, along with their affiliates, held 28% of the company. Institutional investors held 14%, and private corporations accounted for another 9%.

Silver Crown had approximately 3.81 million outstanding shares and a free float of 3.38 million shares. Its market capitalization was estimated at CA$23.2 million, with a 52-week trading range of CA$5.27 to CA$7.83.