annual cap of 59,315 ounces. As at June 30, 2024, 28,281 ounces of gold and 104,085 ounces of silver had been delivered under the stream agreement with Steppe Gold since inception.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we sold 1,012 ounces of gold and 18,336 ounces of silver delivered to the Company under the stream, compared to the 2,678 ounces of gold and 14,609 ounces of silver delivered and sold under the stream and related interests for the same period in the prior year, respectively. GEOs sold were 1,254 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 2,843 for the same period in the prior year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we sold 2,262 ounces of gold and 28,206 ounces of silver delivered to the Company under the stream, compared to the 5,895 ounces of gold and 15,006 ounces of silver delivered and sold under the stream and related interests for the same period in the prior year, respectively. GEOs sold were 2,630 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 6,076 for the same period in the prior year.
Subsequent to quarter end, on August 1, 2024, the previously announced merger of Steppe Gold and Boroo Gold was completed. The completion of this acquisition has established Steppe Gold as the largest gold producer in Mongolia, providing further financial strength, asset diversification and scale.
Commissioning of the ATO Phase 2 Expansion project remains on track for the first half of 2026. Early works at site continue to progress, which includes field work for a feasibility study, geotechnical studies and trade-off studies to optimize the grinding circuit and use of Jameson cells versus conventional flotation. These activities are expected to be completed by the end of September 2024. Separately, WSP has been appointed as design partner, focusing on the detailed engineering design for a new flotation plant.
| 5. | Buriticá (Operator: Zijin Mining Group Co.) |
Under the stream agreement, we receive 100% of payable silver from Buriticá based on a fixed silver-to-gold ratio of 1.84 over the life of the asset.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we sold 118,345 ounces of silver delivered to the Company under the agreement, compared to 118,626 ounces of silver delivered and sold for the same period in the prior year. GEOs sold were 1,455 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 1,430 for the same period in the prior year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we sold 201,699 ounces of silver delivered to the Company under the agreement, compared to 246,865 ounces of silver delivered and sold for the same period in the prior year. GEOs sold were 2,429 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 2,908 for the same period in the prior year.
Throughout the second quarter of 2024, Buriticá was able to maintain steady operations; however, due to the ongoing presence of illegal miners, certain areas of the mine were avoided as a precautionary measure. The mine site continues to engage closely with the surrounding community on illegal mining and is supported by the National Army and National Police of Colombia during this period of heightened security concern.
Asset Performance — Royalties (Producing)
| 1. | Fosterville Gold Mine (Operator: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited) |
The Company holds a 2% NSR royalty interest in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s (“Agnico Eagle") Fosterville mine in Australia.
GEOs earned were 901 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 1,697 for the prior year. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we earned 1,952 GEOs compared to 2,587 in the prior year.