LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION - 2022 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 

 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation ("LIORC") (TSX: LIF) announced the results of its operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 .

 

  To the Holders of Common Shares of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation  

 

The Directors of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation ("LIORC" or the "Corporation") present the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022 .

 

  85 Years in Labrador West  

 

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation has been involved in Labrador West for 85 years. Under a Statutory Agreement with Newfoundland made in 1938, a predecessor company, Labrador Mining and Exploration Limited ("LM&E"), was granted extensive exploration and mining rights in Labrador West. LM&E found the iron ore bodies that now constitute the mine operated by Iron Ore Company of Canada . LM&E received grants of leases and licences under the Statutory Agreement. It also received a grant of surface rights to establish the town site that became Labrador City . LM&E sublets the leases to IOC and IOC, with major steel companies as original shareholders, built the infrastructure, mine, railway and port. Under the sublease, LIORC receives a 7% gross overriding royalty on iron ore products produced and sold by IOC.

 

  Financial Performance  

 

In 2022, LIORC's financial results were negatively impacted by lower iron ore prices and lower volumes of pellet sales, partly offset by higher pellet premiums and higher volumes of concentrate for sale ("CFS") sales. Net income per share for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $4.15 per share, which was a 30% decrease over 2021. The cash flow from operations per share for 2022 was $2.88 per share, which was 54% lower than in 2021 due to lower royalty revenues and decreased dividends from IOC. IOC dividends decreased as a result of lower earnings at IOC and a decision by IOC to pay lower shareholder dividends in order to retain a higher cash balance due in part to expectations of higher capital expenditure needs going forward.  In 2022, IOC paid dividends to its shareholders of US$345 million and had a year-end net working capital balance of US$274.7 million , compared to dividends of US$1,200 million and a year-end net working capital balance of US$16.9 million in 2021.

 

In 2022 global steel production dropped by 5%, as higher inflation and global recessionary concerns reduced the demand for steel. Steel production was also negatively impacted by China's zero COVID-19 policy of strict lockdowns and concerns about China's property construction sector. This resulted in decreased demand from China and the rest of the world for seaborne iron ore, and hence iron ore prices declined from the record prices experienced in 2021. IOC sells CFS based on the the Platts index for 65% Fe, CFR China (the "65% Fe index"). All references to tonnes and per tonne prices in this report refer to wet metric tonnes, other than references to Platts quoted pricing, which refer to dry metric tonnes. Historically, IOC's wet ore contains approximately 3% less ore per equivalent volume than dry ore. In 2022, the average price for the 65% Fe index was US$139 per tonne, a decrease of 25% year over year. The 65% Fe index continued to be quite volatile throughout the year, starting the year at US$140 per

 

tonne and trading as high as US$192 per tonne in March and as low as US$91 per tonne in October, before ending the year at US$131 per tonne.

 

Despite the reduction in steel production, the demand for pellets held firm and as a result the decline in the price for pellets was mitigated by an increase in the pellet premium. The monthly Atlantic Blast Furnace 65% Fe pellet premium index as quoted by Platts (the "pellet premium") averaged US$72 per tonne in 2022, an increase of 20% from 2021.

 

Rio Tinto disclosed that IOC achieved an average realised price for pellets, FOB Sept-Îles of approximately US$190 per tonne, a decrease of 11% year over year. Based on sales as reported for the LIORC Royalty, the overall average price realized by IOC for CFS and pellets, FOB Sept-Îles was approximately US$153 per tonne in 2022, a decrease of 19% year over year. The decrease in the average realized price FOB Sept-Îles in 2022 was a result of lower CFS and pellet prices.

 

  Iron Ore Company of Canada Operations  

 

  Operations  

 

Total concentrate production in 2022 was 19.1 million tonnes. This was 7% higher than 2021, in part as a result of a lower strip ratio in 2022.  IOC also successfully deployed the Rio Tinto Safe Production System (SPS) at the concentrator in the year, which helped IOC achieve monthly records for concentrate production and total material moved in the second quarter. Despite the successes, there continued to be a number of operational issues that limited IOC from achieving concentrate production closer to name plate capacity, including intermittent periods of a lack of feed at the concentrator due to the mine and ore delivery system in the first quarter and equipment availability at the loadout during the fourth quarter.

 

The IOC saleable production (CFS plus pellets) of 17.6 million tonnes in 2022 was 6% higher than 2021, and was within the range of Rio Tinto's original annual guidance of 17.0 to 18.7 million tonnes. In 2022, CFS production of 7.95 million tonnes was 21% higher than 2021, mainly due to higher concentrate production referred to above. Pellet production in 2022 of 9.6 million tonnes was 4% lower than 2021 mainly due to equipment reliability challenges, a negative stockpile survey adjustment and lower pellet recovery rates experienced during the year.

 

Third party iron ore haulage by the Québec North Shore and Labrador Railway Company, Inc. ("QNS&L") of 14.6 million tonnes in 2022 was 14% higher than in 2021, predominantly due to increased shipments of iron ore from Champion Iron.

 

  Sales as Reported for the LIORC Royalty
Total iron ore sales tonnage by IOC (CFS plus pellets) of 16.4 million tonnes in 2022 was 3% lower than the total sales tonnage in 2021, predominantly due to inventory availability, and a significant weather event in December that affected the timing of sales in the fourth quarter.

 

  Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for IOC were $460 million in 2022. This was 8% lower than 2021, but substantially higher than 2020.  Capital expenditures in 2022 were 24% lower than the $606 million that IOC had originally forecasted, mainly due to the decision by IOC to defer certain capital projects, including the redesign of the tailings system, the rebuild of induration machine #3 at the pellet plant, and the construction of a parallel outgo rail track to improve the dumping speed and operational efficiency at Sept-Îles.

 

  Outlook  

 

Rio Tinto's 2023 guidance for IOC's saleable production tonnage (CFS plus pellets) is 17.9 million to 19.6 million tonnes. This compares to 17.6 million tonnes of saleable production in 2022. Despite the lower current pellet premiums, it is expected that IOC will continue to focus on maximizing pellet production in 2023.

 

The capital expenditures for 2023 at IOC are forecasted by IOC to be approximately $534 million . The 2023 forecast includes approximately $134 million of growth and development projects.  Significant development capital expenditure projects scheduled for 2023 include the redesign of Mill 11 Fine Circuit, the new outgo track at Sept-Îles referred to above, and the replacement of existing heavy fuel oil steam capacity with an electric boiler to reduce carbon emissions. Significant sustaining capital expenditure projects include the rebuild of induration machine #3 at the pellet plant and the track replacement program on the QNS&L.

 

IOC's operator, Rio Tinto, is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and is targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025 (from a 2018 baseline) and a 50% reduction by 2030. Approximately 75% of IOC's current GHG emissions come from pelletizing. In the shorter term, IOC is looking at ways to electrify its sources of heat to reduce emissions. This includes the introduction of the new electric boiler referred to above and the commencement of the pilot project to test the use of four new plasma torches in the pellet plant.

 

Rio Tinto's approach to addressing Scope 3 emissions is to engage with its customers on climate change and work with them to develop the technologies to decarbonize. Optimizing the use of traditional blast furnaces involves the use of higher-grade iron ore, such as that produced by IOC.  Additionally, the direct reduction of high-grade iron ore pellets (such as those produced by IOC) is already an available technology today using natural gas as a reductant to produce a low-carbon iron product that can be directly processed in an electric arc furnace.  Switching from natural gas to green hydrogen would make this a net zero process route. Rio Tinto states that in 2023 it will further evaluate opportunities in North America and the Middle East to produce hot briquetted iron (HBI) with hydro-based green hydrogen and high-grade iron ore from IOC.

 

On January 31, 2023 , IOC and The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach signed an agreement to establish a mutually beneficial relationship based on dialogue, collaboration and trust between the company and the community over the coming decades. The socio-economic agreement aims to create opportunities for greater participation by Naskapi people in IOC's activities through training and development, employment, collaboration on environmental projects, and procurement. It will also protect and encourage the practice of traditional activities and provide long-term financial benefits to the Naskapi Nation.

 

Despite the significant decrease in iron ore markets in the second half of 2022, prices have recently improved as China has eased its zero COVID-19 policy of strict lockdowns and there are some indications that there will be support for China's property sector. Currently, the World Steel Association is forecasting a 2.2% increase in global steel production for 2023, suggesting further support for iron ore prices. Thus far in 2023 (January and February), the average price of the 65% Fe index has been US$139 per tonne, which is equal to the annual average of the 65% Fe index in 2022 and up from an average of US$111 per tonne in the fourth quarter of 2022. However, the demand for pellets has remained weaker and thus far in 2023 (January and February) the average pellet premium has averaged US$46 per tonne compared to an annual average of US$72 per tonne in 2022.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Shareholders for their interest and loyalty and my fellow Directors for their guidance and support.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Directors of the Corporation,

 

  John F. Tuer  
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 7, 2023  

 

  Corporate Structure  

 

LIORC is a Canadian corporation formed to give effect to the conversion of the Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Income Fund (the "Fund") into a corporation under a plan of arrangement completed on July 1, 2010 . LIORC is also the successor by amalgamation of a predecessor of LIORC with Labrador Mining Company Limited, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, that occurred pursuant to the plan of arrangement.

 

LIORC, directly and through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hollinger-Hanna, holds a 15.10% equity interest in IOC and receives a 7% gross overriding royalty and a 10 cent per tonne commission on all iron ore products produced, sold and shipped by IOC.  Generally, LIORC pays cash dividends from the free cash flow generated from IOC to the maximum extent possible, subject to the maintenance of appropriate levels of working capital. Quarterly dividends are payable to all shareholders of record on the last business day of each calendar quarter and are paid on or after the 26th day of the following month.

 

Seven Directors are responsible for the governance of the Corporation and also serve as directors of Hollinger-Hanna. The Directors, in addition to managing the affairs of the Corporation and Hollinger-Hanna, oversee the Corporation's interests in IOC. The Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees are composed of four independent Directors.

 

  Taxation  

 

The Corporation is a taxable corporation. Dividend income received from IOC and Hollinger-Hanna is received tax free while royalty income is subject to income tax and Newfoundland and Labrador royalty tax. Expenses of the Corporation include administrative expenses. Hollinger-Hanna is a taxable corporation.

 

  Income Taxes  

 

Dividends to a shareholder that are paid within a particular year are to be included in the calculation of the shareholder's taxable income for that year. All dividends paid in 2022 were "eligible dividends" under the Income Tax Act.

 

  Review of Operations  

 

  Iron Ore Company of Canada   

 

The income of the Corporation is entirely dependent on IOC as the only assets of the Corporation and its subsidiary are related to IOC and its operations. IOC is one of Canada's largest iron ore producers, operating a mine, concentrator and pellet plant at Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador , and is among the top five producers of seaborne iron ore pellets in the world.  It has been producing and processing iron ore concentrate and pellets since 1954.  IOC is strategically situated to serve markets throughout the world from its year-round port facilities at Sept-Îles, Québec.

 

IOC has ore reserves sufficient for approximately 24 years at current production rates with additional resources of a greater magnitude.  It currently has the nominal capacity to extract around 55 million tonnes of crude ore annually. The crude ore is processed into iron ore concentrate and then either sold or converted into many different qualities of iron ore pellets to meet its customers' needs. The iron ore concentrate and pellets are transported to IOC's port facilities at Sept-Îles, Québec via its wholly-owned QNS&L, a 418 kilometer rail line which links the mine and the port.  From there, the products are shipped to markets throughout North America , Europe , the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

 

IOC's 2022 sales tonnages totaled 16.3 million tonnes, comprised of 9.2 million tonnes of iron ore pellets and 7.1 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate.   Saleable production in 2022 was 9.6 million tonnes of pellets and 7.9 million tonnes of CFS. IOC generated ore sales revenues (excluding third party ore sales) of $3,184 million in 2022 (2021 - $3,922 million ).

 

  Selected IOC Financial Information  

 
 
                                                 
 
 

  2022  

 
 

  2021  

 
 

  2020  

 
 

  2019  

 
 

  2018  

 
 

   ($ in millions)   

 
 

  Operating Revenues (1)  

 
 

  3,426  

 
 

  4,147  

 
 

  3,099  

 
 

  2,719  

 
 

  1,930  

 
 
 

  Cash Flow from Operating      Activities  

 
 

  1,021  

 
 

  1,955  

 
 

  837  

 
 

  1,302  

 
 

  578  

 
 
 

  Net Income  

 
 

  1,028  

 
 

  1,551  

 
 

  842  

 
 

  749  

 
 

  383  

 
 
 

  Capital Expenditures (2)  

 
 

  460  

 
 

  498  

 
 

  288  

 
 

  294  

 
 

  205  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

   (1)   2022 and 2021 Ore sales revenue is presented on a net basis (net of related freight costs) to align with IFRS financial statements presentation.   

 
 

   (2)   Reported on an incurred basis   

 
 
 

  
IOC Royalty
 

 

The Corporation holds certain leases and licenses covering approximately 18,200 hectares of land near Labrador City . IOC has subleased certain portions of these lands from which it currently mines iron ore. In return, IOC pays the Corporation a 7% gross overriding royalty on all sales of iron ore products produced from these lands. A 20% tax on the royalty is payable to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador . For the five years prior to 2022, the average royalty net of the 20% tax had been $150.2 million per year and in 2022 the net royalty was $184.6 million (2021 - $222.2 million ).

 

Because the royalty is "off-the-top", it is not dependent on the profitability of IOC. However, it is affected by changes in sales volumes, iron ore prices and, because iron ore prices are denominated in US dollars, the United States - Canadian dollar exchange rate.

 

  IOC Equity  

 

In addition to the royalty interest, the Corporation directly and through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hollinger-Hanna, owns a 15.10% equity interest in IOC.  The other shareholders of IOC are Rio Tinto Limited with 58.72% and Mitsubishi Corporation with 26.18%.

 

  IOC Commissions  

 

Hollinger-Hanna has the right to receive a payment of 10 cents per tonne on the products produced and sold by IOC. Pursuant to an agreement, IOC is obligated to make the payment to Hollinger-Hanna so long as Hollinger-Hanna is in existence and solvent.  In 2022, Hollinger-Hanna received a total of $1.6 million in commissions from IOC (2021 - $1.7 million ).

 

  Quarterly Dividends  

 

Dividends of $3.10 per share were declared in 2022 (2021 – dividends of $6.00 per share). These dividends were allocated as follows:

 
 
                                                                                                 
 

   Period   

 
 

   Record   

 
 

   Payment   

 
 

   Dividend   

 

   Income   

 
 

   Total   

 

   Dividend   

 
 
 
 
 

   Ended   

 
 

   Date   

 
 

   Date   

 
 

   per Share   

 
 

   ($ Million)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Mar. 31, 2022  

 
 

  Mar. 31, 2022  

 
 

  Apr. 26, 2022  

 
 

  $0.50  

 
 

  $32.0  

 
 
 
 
 

  Jun.  30, 2022  

 
 

  Jun. 30, 2022  

 
 

  Jul. 26, 2022  

 
 

  0.90  

 
 

  57.6  

 
 
 
 
 

  Sep. 30, 2022  

 
 

  Sep. 29, 2022  

 
 

  Oct. 26, 2022  

 
 

  1.00  

 
 

  64.0  

 
 
 
 
 

  Dec. 31, 2022  

 
 

  Dec. 30, 2022  

 
 

  Jan. 26, 2023  

 
 

  0.70  

 
 

  44.8  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Dividend to Shareholders – 2022   

 
 
 

  $3.10         $198.4  

 
 
 
 
 

  Mar. 31, 2021  

 
 

  Mar. 31, 2021  

 
 

  Apr. 26, 2021  

 
 

  $1.00  

 
 

  $64.0  

 
 
 

  Jun.  30, 2021  

 
 

  Jun. 30, 2021  

 
 

  Jul. 26, 2021  

 
 

  1.75  

 
 

  112.0  

 
 
 

  Sep. 30, 2021  

 
 

  Sep. 30, 2021  

 
 

  Oct. 26, 2021  

 
 

  2.10  

 
 

  134.4  

 
 
 

  Dec. 31, 2021  

 
 

  Dec. 31, 2021  

 
 

  Jan. 26, 2022  

 
 

  1.15  

 
 

  73.6  

 
 
 

   Dividend to Shareholders – 2021   

 
 
 

  $6.00           $384.0  

 
 
 

 
The quarterly dividends are payable to all shareholders of record on or before the last day of each calendar quarter and are paid on or after the 26th day of the following month.

 

  Management's Discussion and Analysis  

 

The following is a discussion of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and all amounts are shown in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

  Overview of the Business  

 

The Corporation is a Canadian corporation resulting from the conversion of the Fund into a corporation under a plan of arrangement completed on July 1, 2010 . LIORC is also the successor by amalgamation of a predecessor of LIORC with Labrador Mining Company Limited, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, that occurred pursuant to the plan of arrangement.

 

The Corporation is economically dependent on the operations of IOC. IOC's earnings and cash flows are affected by the volume and mix of iron ore products produced and sold, costs of production and the prices received. Iron ore demand and prices fluctuate and are affected by numerous factors which include demand for steel and steel products, the relative exchange rate of the US dollar, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and production costs in major producing areas.

 

  Financial Highlights  

 
 
                                                                                  
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Year Ended   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   ($ in millions except per share information)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Revenue  

 
 

  48.3  

 
 

  60.1  

 
 
 

  232.9  

 
 

  279.7  

 
 

  Equity earnings from IOC  

 
 

  19.7  

 
 

  45.9  

 
 
 

  154.1  

 
 

  229.6  

 
 

  Net income  

 
 

  44.6  

 
 

  78.2  

 
 
 

  265.4  

 
 

  379.8  

 
 

  Net income per share  

 
 

  $ 0.70  

 
 

  $ 1.22  

 
 
 

  $ 4.15  

 
 

  $ 5.93  

 
 

  Dividend from IOC  

 
 

  15.4  

 
 

  48.5  

 
 
 

  69.1  

 
 

  227.8  

 
 

  Cash flow from operations  

 
 

  60.5  

 
 

  106.6  

 
 
 

  184.2  

 
 

  402.4  

 
 

  Cash flow from operations per share (1)  

 
 

  $ 0.95  

 
 

  $ 1.67  

 
 
 

  $ 2.88  

 
 

  $ 6.29  

 
 

  Adjusted cash flow (1)  

 
 

  41.9  

 
 

  81.6  

 
 
 

  197.8  

 
 

  382.6  

 
 

  Adjusted cash flow per share (1)  

 
 

  $ 0.65  

 
 

  $ 1.27  

 
 
 

  $ 3.09  

 
 

  $ 5.98  

 
 

  Dividends declared per share  

 
 

  $ 0.70  

 
 

  $ 1.15  

 
 
 

  $ 3.10  

 
 

  $ 6.00  

 
 
 
 
  
 

     (1)   This is a non-IFRS financial measure and does not have a standard meaning under IFRS.    

 
 

   Please refer to Standardized Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flow section in the MD&A.   

 
 
 

 
The lower revenue, net income and equity earnings achieved in 2022 as compared to 2021 were mainly due to lower realized iron ore concentrate and pellet prices and lower sales tonnages. Iron prices were lower in 2022 than 2021 as higher inflation and global recessionary concerns and China's zero COVID-19 policy of strict lockdowns and concerns about China's property construction industry reduced the global demand for steel. Despite higher saleable production, total sales tonnages (pellets and CFS) at IOC were 3% lower in 2022 than 2021 predominantly due to inventory availability, and a significant weather event in December that affected the timing of sales in the fourth quarter.

 

Fourth quarter 2022 sales tonnages (pellets and CFS) were lower year-over-year by 11% despite higher saleable production, due to inventory availability and a significant weather event in December that affected the timing of sales. Royalty revenue was $47.6 million for the quarter as compared to $59.5 million for the same period in 2021. Fourth quarter 2022 cash flow from operations was $60.5 million or $0.95 per share compared to fourth quarter 2021 cash flow from operations of $106.6 million or $1.67 per share. LIORC received an IOC dividend in the fourth quarter of 2022 in the amount of $15.4 million or $0.24 per share (2021 - $48.5 million or $0.76 per share). Equity earnings from IOC amounted to $19.7 million or $0.31 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $45.9 million or $0.72 per share for the same period in 2021.

 

  Operating Highlights  

 
 
                                                                                                                      
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Year Ended   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 

   IOC Operations   

 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   (in millions of tonnes)   

 
 

  Sales    (1)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Pellets  

 
 

  1.94  

 
 

  2.89  

 
 
 

  9.17  

 
 

  9.97  

 
 

  Concentrate for sale ("CFS") (2)  

 
 

  2.02  

 
 

  1.55  

 
 
 

  7.21  

 
 

  6.87  

 
 

  Total (3)  

 
 

  3.96  

 
 

  4.44  

 
 
 

  16.38  

 
 

  16.84  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Production   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Concentrate produced  

 
 

  4.76  

 
 

  4.77  

 
 
 

  19.09  

 
 

  17.89  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Saleable production   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Pellets  

 
 

  2.29  

 
 

  2.54  

 
 
 

  9.61  

 
 

  9.99  

 
 

  CFS  

 
 

  2.02  

 
 

  1.72  

 
 
 

  7.95  

 
 

  6.58  

 
 

  Total (3)  

 
 

  4.31  

 
 

  4.25  

 
 
 

  17.56  

 
 

  16.57  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Average index prices per tonne (US$)    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  65% Fe index (4)  

 
 

  $ 111  

 
 

  $ 129  

 
 
 

  $ 139  

 
 

  $ 185  

 
 

  62% Fe index (5)  

 
 

  $ 99  

 
 

  $ 110  

 
 
 

  $ 120  

 
 

  $ 159  

 
 

  Pellet premium (6)  

 
 

  $ 61  

 
 

  $ 56  

 
 
 

  $ 72  

 
 

  $ 60  

 
 
 
 
           
 

     (1)   For calculating the royalty to LIORC.    

 
 
 

     (2)   Excludes third party ore sales.    

 
 
 

    (3) Totals may not add up due to rounding.    

 
 
 

     (4)   The Platts index for 65% Fe, CFR China.    

 
 
 

     (5)   The Platts index for 62% Fe, CFR China.    

 
 
 

     (6)   The Platts Atlantic Blast Furnace 65% Fe pellet premium index.    

 
 
 

 
IOC's total concentrate production in 2022 was 19.1 million tonnes. This was 7% higher than 2021, in part as a result of a lower strip ratio in 2022.  IOC's total saleable production (CFS plus pellets) of 17.6 million tonnes in 2022 was 6% higher than 2021. In 2022, CFS production of 7.95 million tonnes was 21% higher than 2021, mainly due to higher concentrate production referred to above. Pellet production in 2022 of 9.6 million tonnes was 4% lower than 2021 mainly due to equipment reliability challenges, a negative stockpile survey adjustment and lower pellet recovery rates experienced during the year.

 

IOC sells CFS based on the 65% Fe index. In 2022, the average price for the 65% Fe index was US$139 per tonne, a decrease of 25% year over year, mainly due to a 5% decrease in global steel production. Despite the reduction in steel production, the demand for pellets held firm and as a result the decline in the price for pellets was mitigated by an increase in the pellet premium. The monthly pellet premium averaged US$72 per tonne in 2022, an increase of 20% from 2021. Based on sales as reported for the LIORC Royalty, the overall average price realized by IOC for CFS and pellets, FOB Sept-Îles was approximately US$153 per tonne in 2022, a decrease of 19% year over year. The decrease in the average realized price FOB Sept-Îles in 2022 was a result of lower CFS and pellet prices.

 

Capital expenditures for IOC were $460 million in 2022. This was 8% lower than in 2021, but substantially higher than 2020.  Capital expenditures in 2022 were 24% lower than the $606 million that IOC had originally forecasted for 2022, mainly because of the decision by IOC to defer certain capital projects, including the redesign of the tailings system, the rebuild of induration machine #3 at the pellet plant, and the construction of a parallel outgo rail track in Sept-Îles to improve the dumping speed and operational efficiency.

 

  Liquidity and Capital Resources  

 

The Corporation had $39.9 million (2021 - $82.9 million ) in cash as at December 31, 2022 with total current assets of $83.0 million (2021 - $132.6 million ). The Corporation had working capital of $29.0 million (2021 - $29.7 million ). The Corporation's operating cash flow was $184.2 million (2021 - $402.4 million ) and dividends paid during the year were $227.2 million , resulting in cash balances decreasing by $43.0 million during 2022.

 

Cash balances consist of deposits in Canadian dollars and US dollars with Canadian chartered banks. Accounts receivable primarily consist of royalty payments from IOC. Royalty payments are received in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars on receipt, usually 25 days after the quarter end. The Corporation does not normally attempt to hedge this short-term foreign currency exposure.

 

Operating cash flow of the Corporation is sourced entirely from IOC through the Corporation's 7% royalty, 10 cents commission per tonne and dividends from its 15.10% equity interest in IOC. The Corporation normally pays cash dividends from the free cash flow generated from IOC to the maximum extent possible, subject to the maintenance of appropriate levels of working capital.

 

The Corporation has a $30 million revolving credit facility with a term ending September 19, 2025 with provision for annual one-year extensions.  No amount is currently drawn under this facility leaving $30 million available to provide for any capital required by IOC or requirements of the Corporation.

 

  Selected Consolidated Financial I   nformation  

 

The following table sets out financial data from a Shareholder's perspective for the three years ended December 31, 2022 , 2021 and 2020.

 
 
                                            
 
 

  Years Ended December 31  

 
 

   Description   

 
 

   2022   

 
 

   2021   

 
 

   2020   

 
 
 

   (in millions except per share information)   

 
 

  Revenue  

 
 

  $232.9  

 
 

  $279.7  

 
 

  $202.3  

 
 

  Net Income  

 
 

  $265.4  

 
 

  $379.8  

 
 

  $227.2  

 
 

  Net Income per Share  

 
 

  $4.15  

 
 

  $5.93  

 
 

  $3.55  

 
 

  Cash Flow from Operations  

 
 

  $184.2 (1)  

 
 

  $402.4 (2)  

 
 

  $175.4 (3)  

 
 

  Cash Flow from Operations per Share  

 
 

  $2.88 (1)  

 
 

  $6.29 (2)  

 
 

  $2.74 (3)  

 
 

  Total Assets  

 
 

  $825.8  

 
 

  $789.3  

 
 

  $823.2  

 
 

  Dividends Declared per Share  

 
 

  $3.10  

 
 

  $6.00  

 
 

  $3.05  

 
 

  Number of Common Shares outstanding  

 
 

  64.0  

 
 

  64.0  

 
 

  64.0  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

   (1) Includes IOC dividends totaling $69.1 million or $1.08 per Share.   

 
 

   (2) Includes IOC dividends totaling $227.8 million or $3.56 per Share.   

 
 

   (3) Includes IOC dividends totaling $86.6 million or $1.35 per Share.   

 
 
 

 
The following table sets out quarterly revenue, net income, cash flow and dividend data for 2022 and 2021. Due to seasonal weather patterns the first and fourth quarters generally have lower production and sales. Royalty revenues and equity earnings in IOC track iron ore spot prices, which can be very volatile. Dividends, included in cash flow, are declared and paid by IOC irregularly according to the availability of cash.

 
 
                                                                                                                                                  
 
 

   Revenue   

 
 

   Net Income   

 
 

   Net
Income
per Share
 
 

 
 

   Cash Flow
from Operations
 
 

 
 

   Cash Flow
from
Operations
per Share
 
 

 
 

   Adjusted
Cash
Flow per
Share (1)
 
 

 
 

   Dividends
Declared
per Share
 
 

 
 
 

   (in millions except per share information)   

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  First Quarter  

 
 

  $54.2  

 
 

  $63.2  

 
 

  $0.99  

 
 

  $4.1  

 
 

  $0.06  

 
 

  $0.47  

 
 

  $0.50  

 
 

  Second Quarter  

 
 

  $66.3  

 
 

  $78.4  

 
 

  $1.22  

 
 

  $41.1 (2)  

 
 

  $0.64 (2)  

 
 

  $0.88 (2)  

 
 

  $0.90  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Third Quarter  

 
 

  $64.1  

 
 

  $79.2  

 
 

  $1.24  

 
 

  $78.5 (3)  

 
 

  $1.23 (3)  

 
 

  $1.09 (3)  

 
 

  $1.00  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Fourth Quarter  

 
 

  $48.3  

 
 

  $44.6  

 
 

  $0.70  

 
 

  $60.5 (4)  

 
 

  $0.95 (4)  

 
 

  $0.65 (4)  

 
 

  $0.70  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  First Quarter  

 
 

  $65.7  

 
 

  $86.6  

 
 

  $1.35  

 
 

  $42.7 (5)  

 
 

  $0.67 (5)  

 
 

  $0.87 (5)  

 
 

  $1.00  

 
 

  Second Quarter  

 
 

  $79.2  

 
 

  $110.2  

 
 

  $1.72  

 
 

  $115.9 (6)  

 
 

  $1.81 (6)  

 
 

  $1.85 (6)  

 
 

  $1.75  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Third Quarter  

 
 

  $74.7  

 
 

  $104.8  

 
 

  $1.64  

 
 

  $137.3 (7)  

 
 

  $2.15 (7)  

 
 

  $1.99 (7)  

 
 

  $2.10  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Fourth Quarter  

 
 

  $60.1  

 
 

  $78.2  

 
 

  $1.22  

 
 

  $106.6 (8)  

 
 

  $1.67 (8)  

 
 

  $1.27 (8)  

 
 

  $1.15  

 
 
 
 
         
 
 

  (1) "Adjusted cash flow" (see below)   

 
 

  (2) Includes $19.6 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (3) Includes $34.2 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (4) Includes $15.4 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (5) Includes $19.0 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (6) Includes $74.4 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (7) Includes $85.8 million IOC dividend.   

 
 

  (8) Includes $48.5 million IOC dividend.   

 
 
 

  
Standardized Cash Flow and Adjusted Cash Flow
 

 

For the Corporation, standardized cash flow is the same as cash flow from operating activities as recorded in the Corporation's cash flow statements as the Corporation does not incur capital expenditures or have any restrictions on dividends. Standardized cash flow per share was $2.88 for 2022 (2021 - $6.29 ).

 

The Corporation also reports "Adjusted cash flow" which is defined as cash flow from operating activities after adjustments for changes in amounts receivable, accounts payable and income taxes recoverable and payable. It is not a recognized measure under IFRS.  The Directors believe that adjusted cash flow is a useful analytical measure as it better reflects cash available for distributions to Shareholders.

 

The following reconciles standardized cash flow from operating activities to adjusted cash flow.

 
 
                           
 
 

  2022  

 
 
 

  2021  

 
 
 
 

   (in thousands except for per share information)   

 
 
 

  Cash flow from operating activities  

 
 

  $184,191  

 
 
 

  $402,422  

 
 
 

  Changes in amounts receivable, accounts  payable and income taxes recoverable and payable  

 
 

  13,559  

 
 
 

  (19,842)  

 
 
 

  Adjusted cash flow  

 
 

  $197,750  

 
 
 

  $382,580  

 
 

  Adjusted cash flow per share  

 
 

  $3.09  

 
 
 

  $5.98  

 
 
 
 

  
Disclosure Controls and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 

 

The President and CEO and the CFO are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for the Corporation.  Two directors serve as directors of IOC and IOC provides monthly reports on its operations to them.  The Corporation also relies on financial information provided by IOC, including its audited financial statements, and other material information provided to the President and CEO and the CFO by officers of IOC.  IOC is a private corporation, and its financial statements are not publicly available.

 

The Directors are informed of all material information relating to the Corporation and its subsidiary by the officers of the Corporation on a timely basis and approve all core disclosure documents including the Management Information Circular, the annual and interim financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analyses, the Annual Information Form, any prospectuses and all press releases.  An evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures was conducted under the supervision of the President and CEO and CFO.  Based on their evaluation, they concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that all material information relating to the Corporation was accumulated and communicated for the year ended December 31, 2022 .

 

The President and CEO and the CFO have designed internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.  An evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting was conducted under the supervision of the President and CEO and CFO.  Based on their evaluation, they concluded that the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting was effective and that there were no material weaknesses therein for the year ended December 31 , 2022.

 

The preparation of financial statements requires the Corporation's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported each period. Each of these estimates varies with respect to the level of judgment involved and the potential impact on the Corporation's reported financial results. Estimates are deemed critical when the Corporation's financial condition, change in financial condition or results of operations would be materially impacted by a different estimate or a change in estimate from period to period. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty, and changes in these estimates may affect the consolidated financial statements of future periods.

 

No material change in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting occurred during the year ended December 31, 2022 .

 

  Forward-Looking Statements  

 

This report may contain "forward-looking" statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend", "should", "would", "anticipate" and other similar terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance as of the date of this report. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly, including iron ore price and volume volatility; the performance of IOC; market conditions in the steel industry; fluctuations in the value of the Canadian and U.S. dollar; mining risks that cause a disruption in operations and availability of insurance; disruption in IOC's operations caused by natural disasters, severe weather conditions and public health crises, including the COVID-19 outbreak; failure of information systems or damage from cyber security attacks; adverse changes in domestic and global economic and political conditions; changes in government regulation and taxation; national, provincial and international laws, regulations and policies regarding climate change that further limit the emissions of greenhouse gases or increase the costs of operations for IOC or its customers; changes affecting IOC's customers; competition from other iron ore producers; renewal of mining licenses and leases; relationships with indigenous groups; litigation; and uncertainty in the estimates of reserves and resources. A discussion of these factors is contained in LIORC's annual information form dated March 7, 2023 under the heading, "Risk Factors". Although the forward-looking statements contained in this report are based upon what management of LIORC believes are reasonable assumptions, LIORC cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward[1]looking statements are made as of the date of this report and LIORC assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. This report should be viewed in conjunction with LIORC's other publicly available filings, copies of which can be obtained electronically on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

 

  Additional information  

 

Additional information relating to the Corporation, including the Annual Information Form, is on SEDAR at https://www.sedar.com . Additional information is also available on the Corporation's website at www.labradorironore.com .

 

  John F. Tuer  
President and Chief Executive Officer
Toronto, Ontario  
March 7, 2023  

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 

   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   As at   

 
 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 

   Assets   

 
 
 
 
 

  Current Assets  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash  

 
 

  $                       39,904  

 
 
 

  $                       82,913  

 
 
 

  Amounts receivable  

 
 

  42,758  

 
 
 

  49,681  

 
 
 

  Income taxes recoverable  

 
 

  357  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Total Current Assets  

 
 

  83,019  

 
 
 

  132,594  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-Current Assets  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC")  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  228,918  

 
 
 

  235,341  

 
 
 

  Investment in IOC  

 
 

  513,828  

 
 
 

  421,376  

 
 

  Total Non-Current Assets  

 
 

  742,746  

 
 
 

  656,717  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Total Assets  

 
 

  $                     825,765  

 
 
 

  $                    789,311  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   

 
 
 
 
 

  Current Liabilities  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  

 
 

  $                          9,286  

 
 
 

  $                       10,786  

 
 
 

  Dividend payable  

 
 

  44,800  

 
 
 

  73,600  

 
 
 

  Taxes payable  

 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  18,625  

 
 

  Total Current Liabilities  

 
 

  54,086  

 
 
 

  103,011  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-Current Liabilities  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Deferred income taxes  

 
 

  134,220  

 
 
 

  122,240  

 
 

  Total Liabilities  

 
 

  188,306  

 
 
 

  225,251  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Shareholders' Equity  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share capital  

 
 

  317,708  

 
 
 

  317,708  

 
 
 

  Retained earnings  

 
 

  324,821  

 
 
 

  257,772  

 
 
 

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  

 
 

  (5,070)  

 
 
 

  (11,420)  

 
 
 
 

  637,459  

 
 
 

  564,060  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  

 
 

  $                     825,765  

 
 
 

  $                    789,311  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Approved by the Directors,  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  John F. Tuer  

 
 

  Patricia M. Volker  

 
 
 
 

  Director  

 
 

  Director  

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                             
 

    LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION    

 
 
 
 
 

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    For the Year Ended    

 
 
 
 

    December 31,    

 
 

  (in thousands of Canadian dollars except for per share information)  

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 

    Revenue    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  IOC royalties  

 
 

  $            230,709  

 
 
 

  $                   277,809  

 
 
 

  IOC commissions  

 
 

  1,613  

 
 
 

  1,657  

 
 
 

  Interest and other income  

 
 

  539  

 
 
 

  259  

 
 
 
 

  232,861  

 
 
 

  279,725  

 
 

    Expenses    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Newfoundland royalty taxes  

 
 

  46,142  

 
 
 

  55,562  

 
 
 

  Amortization of royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  6,423  

 
 
 

  6,170  

 
 
 

  Administrative expenses  

 
 

  3,093  

 
 
 

  3,002  

 
 
 
 

  55,658  

 
 
 

  64,734  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Income before equity earnings and income taxes    

 
 

  177,203  

 
 
 

  214,991  

 
 

    Equity earnings in IOC    

 
 

  154,103  

 
 
 

  229,590  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Income before income taxes    

 
 

  331,306  

 
 
 

  444,581  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Provision for income taxes    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Current  

 
 

  54,998  

 
 
 

  66,338  

 
 
 

  Deferred  

 
 

  10,859  

 
 
 

  (1,529)  

 
 
 
 

  65,857  

 
 
 

  64,809  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Net income for the year    

 
 

  265,449  

 
 
 

  379,772  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Other comprehensive income    

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income of IOC that will not be  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of income taxes  

 
 
 
 
 
 

  of 2022 - $1,121; 2021 - $339)  

 
 

  6,350  

 
 
 

  1,920  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Comprehensive income for the year    

 
 

  $             271,799  

 
 
 

  $                    381,692  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    Basic and diluted income per share    

 
 

  $                   4.15  

 
 
 

  $                          5.93  

 
 
 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                          
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 

   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   For the Year Ended   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   December 31,   

 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Net inflow (outflow) of cash related   

 
 
 
 
 
 

   to the following activities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Operating   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income for the year  

 
 

  $          265,449  

 
 
 

  $      379,772  

 
 
 

  Items not affecting cash:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Equity earnings in IOC  

 
 

  (154,103)  

 
 
 

  (229,590)  

 
 
 
 

  Current income taxes  

 
 

  54,998  

 
 
 

  66,338  

 
 
 
 

  Deferred income taxes  

 
 

  10,859  

 
 
 

  (1,529)  

 
 
 
 

  Amortization of royalty and commission interests  

 
 

  6,423  

 
 
 

  6,170  

 
 
 

  Common share dividends from IOC  

 
 

  69,122  

 
 
 

  227,757  

 
 
 

  Change in amounts receivable  

 
 

  6,923  

 
 
 

  8,655  

 
 
 

  Change in accounts payable  

 
 

  (1,500)  

 
 
 

  (1,747)  

 
 
 

  Income taxes paid  

 
 

  (73,980)  

 
 
 

  (53,404)  

 
 
 

  Cash flow from operating activities  

 
 

  184,191  

 
 
 

  402,422  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Financing   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Dividends paid to shareholders  

 
 

  (227,200)  

 
 
 

  (425,600)  

 
 
 

  Cash flow used in financing activities  

 
 

  (227,200)  

 
 
 

  (425,600)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Decrease in cash, during the year   

 
 

  (43,009)  

 
 
 

  (23,178)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Cash, beginning of year   

 
 

  82,913  

 
 
 

  106,091  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Cash, end of year   

 
 

  $            39,904  

 
 
 

  $        82,913  

 
 
 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                    
 

   LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CORPORATION   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Accumulated   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   other   

 
 
 
 

   Common   

 
 

   Share   

 
 

   Retained   

 
 

   comprehensive   

 
 
 

   (in thousands of Canadian dollars except share amounts)   

 
 

   shares   

 
 

   capital   

 
 

   earnings   

 
 

   loss   

 
 

   Total   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2020  

 
 

  64,000,000  

 
 

  $          317,708  

 
 

  $          262,000  

 
 

  $           (13,340)  

 
 

  $                 566,368  

 
 

  Net income for the year  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  379,772  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  379,772  

 
 

  Dividends declared to shareholders  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (384,000)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (384,000)  

 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income from investment in IOC (net of taxes)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  1,920  

 
 

  1,920  

 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2021  

 
 

  64,000,000  

 
 

  $          317,708  

 
 

  $          257,772  

 
 

  $           (11,420)  

 
 

  $                 564,060  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2021  

 
 

  64,000,000  

 
 

  $          317,708  

 
 

  $          257,772  

 
 

  $           (11,420)  

 
 

  $                 564,060  

 
 

  Net income for the year  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  265,449  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  265,449  

 
 

  Dividends declared to shareholders  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (198,400)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  (198,400)  

 
 

  Share of other comprehensive income from investment in IOC (net of taxes)  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  6,350  

 
 

  6,350  

 
 

  Balance as at December 31, 2022  

 
 

  64,000,000  

 
 

  $          317,708  

 
 

  $          324,821  

 
 

  $             (5,070)  

 
 

  $                 637,459  

 
 
 

 
The complete consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 , including the notes thereto, are posted on sedar.com and labradorironore.com .

 

SOURCE Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation

 

 

 

 Cision View original content: https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2023/07/c1138.html  

 
 

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