Key Takeaways
- • Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV: EMPR; OTCQX: EMPYF) appointed Antony Rowe as Chief Investment Officer, effective November 1, 2026.
- • David Rhodes moves from Executive Chairman to Chairman of the Board of Directors, remaining involved in strategic guidance.
- • Rowe received 500,000 stock options at an exercise price of C$0.96 per share, with one-third vesting on grant, one-third after one year and one-third after two years; options expire October 23, 2031.
- • Rowe brings mining finance, private credit and royalty/streaming experience from Resource Capital Funds, Investec Bank and Dentons.
- • Endeavour Financial continues as Investment Manager and strategic shareholder.
Summary
Empress Royalty Corp., a precious metals royalty and streaming investment company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQX, has appointed Antony Rowe as Chief Investment Officer effective November 1, 2026. In the same announcement, David Rhodes will transition from Executive Chairman to Chairman of the Board of Directors as part of changes to the company's senior leadership structure. Rhodes will remain involved in strategic guidance and support the company's long-term investment and growth strategy.
In his new role, Rowe will oversee the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities and support the management of Empress's existing royalty and streaming portfolio. He brings experience in mining finance, private credit, project financing, commodity financing and corporate lending. Previously, he helped develop the mining credit strategy and fundraising activities at Resource Capital Funds, a private investment firm focused on the mining sector. Earlier, he held a senior metals and mining finance position at Investec Bank plc, where he executed financing transactions across Europe, the Americas and Africa. He began his career as a solicitor at Dentons, working in the project finance practice.
CEO and President Alexandra Woodyer Sherron said expanding the senior leadership team will help the company deliver on its growth strategy as its portfolio and investment pipeline grow. Rhodes welcomed Rowe, citing his mining finance and investment experience.
Empress granted Rowe 500,000 stock options with an exercise price of C$0.96 per share. One-third vest on the grant date, one-third after one year and the remaining third after two years. The options expire October 23, 2031, and are subject to the company's stock option plan and TSX Venture Exchange policies.
Empress confirmed that Endeavour Financial will continue as its Investment Manager and strategic shareholder, giving the company access to international mining investment opportunities and expertise in structuring royalty and streaming transactions. The company provides financing to mining operators in exchange for contractual rights to future revenue or metal production, depending on each transaction's structure. The appointments come as Empress seeks to expand its global portfolio, evaluate additional financing opportunities and pursue long-term growth in value per share.
In his new role, Rowe will oversee the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities and support the management of Empress's existing royalty and streaming portfolio. He brings experience in mining finance, private credit, project financing, commodity financing and corporate lending. Previously, he helped develop the mining credit strategy and fundraising activities at Resource Capital Funds, a private investment firm focused on the mining sector. Earlier, he held a senior metals and mining finance position at Investec Bank plc, where he executed financing transactions across Europe, the Americas and Africa. He began his career as a solicitor at Dentons, working in the project finance practice.
CEO and President Alexandra Woodyer Sherron said expanding the senior leadership team will help the company deliver on its growth strategy as its portfolio and investment pipeline grow. Rhodes welcomed Rowe, citing his mining finance and investment experience.
Empress granted Rowe 500,000 stock options with an exercise price of C$0.96 per share. One-third vest on the grant date, one-third after one year and the remaining third after two years. The options expire October 23, 2031, and are subject to the company's stock option plan and TSX Venture Exchange policies.
Empress confirmed that Endeavour Financial will continue as its Investment Manager and strategic shareholder, giving the company access to international mining investment opportunities and expertise in structuring royalty and streaming transactions. The company provides financing to mining operators in exchange for contractual rights to future revenue or metal production, depending on each transaction's structure. The appointments come as Empress seeks to expand its global portfolio, evaluate additional financing opportunities and pursue long-term growth in value per share.
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