Strategic Investor Michael Gentile Commits CA$3 Million to Silver Royalty Firm

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Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (SCRI:CBOE; SLCRF:OTCQX; QS0:FSE) announced a strategic private placement on January 13, 2026, securing CA$3 million in funding from investor Michael Gentile. The non-brokered offering consisted of 424,500 units priced at CA$7.00 per unit. Each unit included one common share and one common share purchase warrant. In connection with the financing, Gentile has also been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the company.

Gentile, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), brings over two decades of investment experience focused on mining and natural resources. He co-founded Bastion Asset Management in 2021, a Montreal-based hedge fund with over CA$700 million under management. His portfolio includes holdings in more than 25 junior mining companies, where he often serves in board or advisory roles. Previously, he held senior roles at Formula Growth Ltd.

Peter Bures, Chief Executive Officer of Silver Crown Royalties, commented in the release, "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 stated that he saw potential in the company's positioning within the silver royalty space, describing Silver Crown as "a tightly held, well-structured royalty platform." As part of his advisor compensation, Silver Crown issued him 50,000 stock options exercisable at CA$8.05 for a three-year term. He is also eligible to participate in the company's Restricted Share Unit (RSU) program.

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

Silver began 2026 with significant price momentum, climbing to record intraday levels and outperforming other precious metals. According to Yahoo Finance on January 12, silver surpassed US$84 per ounce after geopolitical tensions spurred a flight to safe-haven assets. Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that the political climate surrounding the Federal Reserve had created a "deeply destabilizing event," which he said was "feeding safe haven demand." Analysts also cited foreign central bank gold accumulation and China's silver export restrictions as contributing factors to tightening global supply.

In a January 12 article for DollarCollapse.com, Bryan Lutz addressed concerns about retail supply in North America, noting that while there was no silver panic at Costco, inventory availability was changing in real time. "Costco is now only selling '10 oz Silver Bar PAMP Lady of Liberty' online," he wrote, adding that transaction limits had been imposed on certain items. Lutz emphasized that although social media fueled exaggerated narratives, silver supply was indeed tightening at some retail levels.

Meanwhile, commodity strategist Jen Bawden wrote on January 12 that "Friday, January 9, 2026, was a historic day for silver" as the metal rebounded sharply to close at US$79.92 per ounce following a volatile correction earlier in the week. Her article highlighted the divergence between physical and paper silver markets, describing the gap in premiums between New York and Shanghai as evidence of dislocation. She reported that physical premiums in China reached US$8 per ounce while paper prices in the West hovered near US$70, which she called the "Great Divorce of 2026."

Peter Krauth named Silver Crown Royalties Inc. as one of several companies offering "embedded, unrealized value" and suggested that 2026 could be a breakout year for the sector.

JPMorgan and Citigroup both cited programmatic trading models and index rebalancing as drivers of volatility. The article cited a January 5 report from JPMorgan Global Research, "Silver's outperformance... warrants mean-reversion pressure to reach 2026 target weights." Greg Shearer, Head of Precious Metals at JPMorgan, added that "programmatic mean-reversion and index rebalancing will likely exert downward pressure on silver," referring to technical triggers for selling activity.

Citigroup took a similar stance in a January 8 article referenced by Bawden, estimating that US$6.8 billion in silver futures would be sold during the Bloomberg Commodity Index's January rebalancing period. Strategists from Citi described the selling volume as "unprecedented" and "outsized." While Citi analysts maintained a positive multi-year outlook, they acknowledged near-term challenges, stating, "We see silver averaging US$70 for 2026, which acts as a future floor, not a target."

BMO Capital Markets, despite its long-standing position in the mining finance space, forecast an average silver price of only US$26.50 for 2025. Bawden noted this as the largest miss among major banks, underscoring the shifting dynamics in the silver market. Goldman Sachs also underestimated the metal's rise, originally predicting US$35 in early 2025. Their updated commentary in early 2026 focused on index rebalancing efforts as prices exceeded historical expectations.

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 price target of CA$44.40 per share. At the time of the report, the stock was trading at CA$6.10, implying an estimated upside of 628%. Wright described Silver Crown as "the only pure-play silver royalty company in the market offering investors access to a diversified portfolio of silver royalties."

Wright pointed to the company's operational consistency, highlighting quarter-over-quarter growth of over 30% in both royalty silver ounces and revenue since inception. He stated that Silver Crown appeared "well on its way to becoming cash flow positive in the next 6–12 months." He also cited the company's staged investment model, which ties capital deployment to project milestones, as a method that "minimizes risk" while leveraging technical and industry expertise.

In his valuation analysis, Wright compared Silver Crown's enterprise value to equity raised ratio of 1.27 to a peer group average of 11.57, later adjusted to 9.25 to reflect structural differences. Based on this comparison, he reaffirmed his CA$44.40 price target and the associated return potential. Wright concluded that Silver Crown's disciplined approach to expanding its royalty portfolio positioned it to attract increasing investor attention as silver demand continued to rise.

¹In a separate report dated December 22, John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating, describing the company as "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 noted the firm's portfolio of single-element silver royalties across Tier 1 jurisdictions, with contractual minimum delivery obligations registered on title.

Newell highlighted the capital-efficient nature of Silver Crown's royalty strategy, which provides exposure to silver-linked revenue streams without assuming mining or operational risk. He observed that the company maintained a tight capital structure, reporting approximately 3.8 million shares outstanding and 6.0 million fully diluted as of late October 2025. He also emphasized management's meaningful ownership stake and prior open-market purchases as signals of alignment with shareholder interests.

From a technical standpoint, Newell pointed to constructive chart signals, including a base formation, improving volume, and rising momentum indicators. He cited resistance targets at CA$7.75, CA$9.00, and CA$10.25, with a broader potential target of CA$12.50. He concluded that "Silver Crown Royalties Inc. stands out as a compelling speculative opportunity in the silver space."

On January 7, Peter Krauth of Silver Stock Investor reported that silver ended 2025 at US$71.54 per ounce after reaching a high above US$84, marking a 147% annual gain. He attributed the surge to persistent supply deficits and China's new export restrictions, which he said disrupted access to refined silver, noting the country controls up to 70% of global supply.

Krauth stated that silver stocks had not yet fully priced in the impact of a sustained US$70+ silver environment. He named Silver Crown Royalties Inc. as one of several companies offering "embedded, unrealized value" and suggested that 2026 could be a breakout year for the sector.

Expanding a Targeted Royalty Model in a Silver-Focused Strategy

Silver Crown Royalties operates as a silver-focused royalty company, building a portfolio of byproduct royalties from mines and processing facilities in the Western Hemisphere. The company's Q4 2025 presentation highlights closed transactions on five royalties, including PGDM and PPX, with a combined minimum of 22,000 ounces in 2025 and 60,000 in 2026. Across these deals, Silver Crown reports an average internal rate of return (IRR) of 26%.

The addition of Gentile as Strategic Advisor aligns with the company's stated goals of expanding its portfolio and reducing its cost of capital. According to the presentation, the firm has averaged two royalty acquisitions per year and maintains an active pipeline with over ten ongoing discussions.

Silver Crown's model focuses on single-mineral royalties tied to silver, secured with minimum delivery obligations and milestone-based funding structures. The royalty structure allows operators to monetize silver as a byproduct while providing SCRi with predictable cash flows. For example, the Pilar Gold PGDM royalty includes a 90% silver stream with a minimum of 16,000 ounces annually and potential bonuses for delivery growth.

With a market capitalization of approximately CA$22.5 million and 3.8 million shares outstanding as of October 2025, the company maintains a concentrated shareholder base that includes management, institutions, and retail investors. Gentile's investment marks a notable addition to this structure. 

Ownership and Share Structure²

Insiders and management, including their friends and family, hold a total of 28% of the company. Institutions own 14%, and private corporations have 9%, according to the company's investor presentation.

As for share structure, Silver Crown has approximately 3.81 million outstanding shares and a free float of about 3.38 million shares. Its market capitalization is around CA$23.2 million. Its 52‑week trading range is CA$5.27 to CA$7.83 per share.