Exhibit 99.1

SANDSTORM GOLD LTD.

ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

MARCH 29, 2018

Suite 1400, 400 Burrard Street

Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3A6

SANDSTORM GOLD LTD.

ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This annual information form (“ AIF ”) contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date of this AIF and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“ Sandstorm Gold ” or the “ Company ”) does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Sandstorm Gold as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which Sandstorm Gold will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects Sandstorm Gold; stock market volatility; competition; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” herein.

Forward-looking information in this AIF includes, among other things, disclosure regarding: Sandstorm Gold’s existing Gold Streams (as defined below) and royalties, as well as its future outlook and the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates for the Santa Elena Mine (as defined below), Chapada Mine (as defined below), the Diavik Mine (as defined below), the Houndé Mine (as defined below) and the Hod Maden Project (as defined below), production and cost estimates and expected plans with regard to certain assets of Mariana Resources (as defined below). Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the mining operations from which Sandstorm Gold will purchase gold and other commodities or from which it will receive royalty payments, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that the mining operations will operate in accordance with their public statements and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors as set out therein.

Although Sandstorm Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as future actions and events and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Currency Presentation and Exchange Rate Information

All dollar amounts referenced, unless otherwise indicated, are expressed in United States dollars.

The high, low, average and closing exchange rates for Canadian dollars in terms of the United States dollar for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, as quoted by the Bank of Canada, were as follows:

Commodity Price Information

Gold Prices

The high, low, average and closing afternoon fixing gold prices in United States dollars per troy ounce for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, as quoted by the London Bullion Market Association, were as follows:

Silver Prices

The high, low, average and closing afternoon fixing silver prices in United States dollars per troy ounce for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, as quoted by the London Bullion Market Association, were as follows:

Copper Prices

The high, low, average and closing official cash settlement copper prices in United States dollars per pound for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, as quoted by the London Metal Exchange, were as follows:

CORPORATE STRUCTURE

The Company was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“ BCBCA ”) on March 23, 2007. The Company changed its name from “Sandstorm Resources Ltd.” to “Sandstorm Gold Ltd.” on February 17, 2011. Effective June 19, 2015, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. amalgamated, by way of vertical short-form amalgamation under the BCBCA (British Columbia), with one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Premier Royalty Inc. (“ Premier Royalty ”). Sandstorm Gold Ltd. was the continuing entity as a result of this amalgamation. Effective January 1, 2018, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. amalgamated, by way of vertical short-form amalgamation under the BCBCA, with one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sandstorm Gold (Barbados) Limited. Sandstorm Gold Ltd. was the continuing entity as a result of this amalgamation.

The Company’s head, registered, and records office are located at Suite 1400, 400 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3A6.

The Company has two principal wholly-owned subsidiaries; being: (1) Mariana Resources Limited (“ Mariana Resources ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated under the laws of Guernsey, and (2) Mariana Turkey Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mariana Resources Limited incorporated under the laws of Guernsey.

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS

Public Offerings

On September 1, 2015, the Company filed a short form base shelf prospectus (the “ 2015 Base Shelf Prospectus ”) in Canada and the United States which allows the Company to offer for sale and issue from time to time common shares of the Company (“ Common Shares ”), warrants to purchase Common Shares, subscription receipts and units, or any combination thereof, having a total aggregate offering price for such securities, of up to $150,000,000 (or the equivalent thereof in other currencies) during the 25-month period that the 2015 Base Shelf Prospectus, including any amendments thereto, remained effective.

On November 3, 2015, the Company completed a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters of 10,087,800 units of the Company at a price of $2.85 per unit (“ Units ”) for gross proceeds of approximately $28.8 million (the “ November 2015 Offering ”). Each Unit was comprised of one Common Share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, where each full warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $4.00 until November 3, 2020. The Units were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Company and a syndicate of investment dealers co-led by National Bank Financial Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. The Units issued under the November 2015 Offering were offered by way of an amended and restated prospectus supplement (dated October 27, 2015) to the 2015 Base Shelf Prospectus in all of the Provinces of Canada, other than Québec, and in the United States as part of an effective registration statement. The net proceeds from the November 2015 Offering were primarily used to reduce the balance of the Company’s revolving credit facility, which facility was used in funding the acquisition of productions streams from up to five projects from Yamana (as defined below), and for working capital purposes.

On July 6, 2016, the Company completed a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters of 12,921,400 Common Shares of the Company at a price of $4.45 per Common Share for gross proceeds of approximately $57,500,230 (the “ July 2016 Offering ”). The Units were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Company and a syndicate of investment dealers co-led by National Bank Financial Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. The Common Shares issued under the July 2016 Offering were offered by way of a prospectus supplement (dated June 27, 2016) to the 2015 Base Shelf Prospectus in all of the Provinces of Canada, other than Québec, and in the United States as part of an effective registration statement. The net proceeds from the July 2016 Offering were primarily used to repay the outstanding balance under the Company’s revolving credit facility, for working capital purposes and to finance the purchase of future Gold Streams/royalties.

On December 16, 2016, the Company filed a short form base shelf prospectus (the “ 2016 Base Shelf Prospectus ”) in Canada and the United States which allows the Company to offer for sale and issue from time to time Common Shares, warrants to purchase Common Shares, subscription receipts and units, or any combination thereof, having a total aggregate offering price for such securities, of up to $200,000,000 (or the equivalent thereof in other currencies) during the 25-month period that the 2016 Base Shelf Prospectus, including any amendments thereto, remains effective.

Credit Facility

On January 12, 2012, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia, which allowed the Company to borrow up to $50.0 million (the “ Revolving Loan ” or “ Credit Facility ”, as amended from time to time). The Revolving Loan had a term of three years, which was extendable by mutual consent of The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Company. On February 7, 2013 (as amended from time to time), the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement and amended the Revolving Loan to increase the amount which the Company was permitted to borrow thereunder to up to $110.0 million. On December 20, 2017, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement (the “ Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ”) and amended the Revolving Loan to increase the amount which the Company was permitted to borrow thereunder to up to $150 million (the “ Amended Revolving Loan ”, as amended from time to time).

The term of the Amended Revolving Loan expires December 20, 2021, which is extendable by mutual consent of The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, National Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada and the Company. The Amended Revolving Loan can be used for the acquisition of Gold Streams and royalties and general corporate purposes. The amounts drawn on the Amended Revolving Loan are subject to interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% to 3.50% per annum, and the undrawn portion of the Amended Revolving Loan is subject to a standby fee of 0.60%-0.80% per annum, dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio. As at December 31, 2017, the Company had not drawn down on the Amended Revolving Loan and the full balance of $150 million remained available. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company utilized a portion of the Amended Revolving Loan to fund the acquisition of the Houndé Royalty (as defined below). As of the date of this AIF, $2.0 million has been drawn on and remains outstanding under the Amended Revolving Loan, leaving $148 million undrawn and available for future acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

On March 30, 2016, the Company commenced a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“ 2016 NCIB ”) in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange (“ TSX ”) rules and Canadian securities laws. Under the 2016 NCIB, the Company was entitled to purchase up to 6,896,539 Common Shares, representing 5% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares as of March 15, 2016. The 2016 NCIB terminated on April 3, 2017. On April 5, 2017, the Company commenced a new Normal Course Issuer Bid (“ 2017 NCIB ” and, together with the 2016 NCIB, the “ NCIB ”) in accordance with TSX rules and Canadian Securities laws. Under the 2017 NCIB, the Company is entitled to purchase up to 7,597,730 Common Shares, representing 5% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Shares as of March 22, 2017. The 2017 NCIB will terminate on April 4, 2018.

The NCIB provided the Company with the option to purchase its Common Shares from time to time. Purchases under the NCIB were executed on the open market through the facilities of the TSX or alternative Canadian trading platforms until June 2017, when the Company amended its 2017 NCIB (“ Amended 2017 NCIB ”) so that purchases under the Amended 2017 NCIB were extended to include the ability by the Company to also purchase its Common Shares through the facilities of the NYSE American (formerly known as NYSE MKT) or alternative trading platforms in the United States of America. Purchases made by the Company over the NYSE American or such alternative trading platforms were made in compliance with applicable US securities laws. All purchases were made at the market price of the Common Shares at the time of acquisition and were funded by the Company’s working capital. All Common Shares acquired by the Company were cancelled. Pursuant to the Amended 2017 NCIB, during 2017, the Company purchased a total of 4,106,772 Common Shares for an aggregate purchase price of (i) $8,886,782 on the NYSE American and alternative trading platforms in the United States of America; and (ii) C$11,190,544 on the TSX and alternative Canadian trading platforms, and these 4,106,772 Common Shares were all returned to treasury for cancellation.

Mineral Interests

Aurizona Mine Royalties

In May 2015, the Company restructured the gold stream (“ Aurizona Gold Stream ”) which it entered into in May 2009 with former Luna Gold Corp. (“ Luna ”) pursuant to which the Company was entitled to purchase 17% of the life of mine gold produced from Luna’s Aurizona mine, located in Brazil (the “ Aurizona Mine ”), and the Company also amended the terms of the Company’s outstanding $23,730,306 loan to Luna (the “ Luna Loan ”). Under the terms of the restructuring, the Aurizona Gold Stream was terminated (effective September 30, 2015) and replaced by two net smelter return (“ NSR ”) royalties (the “ Aurizona Project NSR ” and the “ Greenfields NSR ”) and a $30 million convertible debenture (the “ Debenture ”). The Aurizona Project NSR is a sliding scale royalty based on the price of gold as follows: 3% if the price of gold is less than or equal to $1,500 per ounce; 4% if the price of gold is between $1,500 per ounce and $2,000 per ounce; and 5% if the price of gold is greater than $2,000 per ounce. The Greenfields NSR covers approximately 190,000 – 220,000 hectares of exploration ground held by Luna and is a 2% net smelter return royalty. Luna has the right to purchase one-half of the Greenfields NSR for $10 million at any time prior to commercial production. The Company holds a right of first refusal on any future streams or royalties on the Aurizona project and Greenfields.

Subsequently, a series of business combinations took place from 2016 to 2018 resulting in the formation of Equinox Gold Corp. (“ Equinox ”). Equinox is the successor to former Luna, as a result of the following business combinations: (i) JDL Gold Corp. was formed in October 2016 through the merger of Lowell Copper Ltd., Gold Mountain Mining and Anthem United, following which Lowell Copper Ltd. was the continuing entity and subsequently changed its name to JDL Gold Corp.; (ii) Trek Mining Inc. was formed in March 2017 through the merger of Luna and JDL Gold Corp. following which JDL Gold Corp. was the continuing entity and subsequently changed its name to Trek Mining Inc.; and (iii) Equinox was formed in December 2017 through the merger of Trek Mining Inc., NewCastle Gold and Anfield Gold, following which Trek Mining Inc. was the continuing entity and subsequently changed its name to Equinox Gold Corp.

In 2017, the Company was able to monetize a number of its historical debt and equity investments held in Equinox’s predecessor companies. On March 31, 2017, the outstanding Luna Loan (plus accrued interest) was settled in the form of equity and the Company received an aggregate of 19,469,538 common shares and 8,516,642 share purchase warrants of Trek Mining Inc. (now known as Equinox). In addition, on January 3, 3018, the Company sold $18.3 million in debt and equity securities of Equinox to Mr. Ross Beaty, the new Chairman of Equinox. Pursuant to this agreement, Sandstorm Gold sold 4.0 million common shares of Equinox and $15.0 million principal amount of the Debenture, for a combined sale price of approximately $18.3 million. The sale of the Equinox securities to Mr. Beaty was planned as part of the aforementioned business combination to form Equinox which was completed in December 2017.

The Aurizona Mine is located in Maranhão State in northern Brazil and is an orogenic gold deposit hosted in a greenstone belt of the São Luis Craton. There are many mineralized bodies on the Aurizona property, but work to date has focused on the Piaba and Tatajuba deposits on which the current resource is based.

Santa Elena Gold Stream

On May 15, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement (the “ Santa Elena Gold Stream ”) with SilverCrest Mines Inc. (“ SilverCrest ”) to purchase 20% of the life of mine gold produced from SilverCrest’s Santa Elena mine, located in Mexico (the “ Santa Elena Mine ”), for $12.0 million and 3,500,000 Common Shares as an upfront payment, plus ongoing per ounce payments equal to the lesser of $350 (subject to a 1% annual inflationary adjustment beginning on July 13, 2014) and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. SilverCrest was also developing an underground mine on the Santa Elena property (the “ Santa Elena Underground Mine ”) and the Company had the right to purchase 20% of the gold from the underground mine at a per ounce price equal to the lesser of $450 (subject to an inflationary adjustment) and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. In February 2014, Sandstorm Gold elected to exercise its right to purchase gold from the Santa Elena Underground Mine. For consideration, the Company made a $10.0 million payment to SilverCrest and will continue to make per ounce payments equal to $350 until 50,000 ounces of gold have been delivered to the Company (inclusive of the ounces already received from the open-pit production), at which time the ongoing per ounce payments will increase to $450.

NOTE: Effective October 1, 2015, First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR; NYSE:AG) (“ First Majestic ”) acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of SilverCrest by way of plan of arrangement under the BCBCA and the Company’s rights under the Santa Elena Gold Stream remain intact.

For further details regarding the Santa Elena Mine, see “Technical Information – Santa Elena Mine, Mexico” below.

Ming Gold Stream

On March 4, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement (as amended) (the “ Ming Gold Stream ”) to purchase approximately 25% of the first 175,000 ounces of gold produced, and 12% of the gold produced thereafter, from Rambler Metals & Mining plc’s (“ Rambler ”) Ming mine, located on the Baie Verte Peninsula in Newfoundland, Canada (the “ Ming Mine ”). For consideration, the Company paid $7.0 million in 2010 and $13.0 million in 2011 for a total of $20.0 million in upfront payments. There are no ongoing per ounce payments required by the Company in respect of the Ming Gold Stream. In the event that the metallurgical recoveries of gold at the Ming Mine are below 85%, the percentage of gold that the Company is entitled to purchase will be increased proportionately. Based upon 2017 metallurgical recoveries at the Ming Mine, the Company’s 2018 gold purchase entitlement was adjusted to 35%.

Black Fox Gold Stream

On November 9, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement (the “ Black Fox Gold Stream ”) with Brigus Gold Corp. (“ Brigus ”) to purchase 12% of the life of mine gold produced from Brigus’ Black Fox mine, located in Ontario, Canada (the “ Black Fox Mine ”), for $56.3 million in upfront payments plus ongoing per ounce payments equal to the lesser of $500 (subject to an inflationary adjustment beginning in 2013, not to exceed 2% per annum – the per ounce payments are currently $524) and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. Brigus had the option (the “ Repurchase Option ”), until January 1, 2013, to repurchase 50% of the gold to be purchased under the Black Fox Gold Stream by making a $36.6 million payment to the Company. In November 2012, Brigus partially exercised the Repurchase Option and paid the Company $24,396,668 which reduced the percentage of gold to be purchased by the Company from the Black Fox Mine to 8%. The Company also had the right to purchase, by remitting the per ounce payments (described above), 10% of the gold produced from an area defined under the Black Fox Gold Stream as the “ Black Fox Extension ”, covering a portion of Brigus’ Pike River property. As a result of the partial exercise of the Repurchase Option by Brigus, the Company’s right to purchase 10% of the gold produced from the Black Fox Extension has been reduced to 6.3%.

NOTE: Effective March 5, 2014, Primero Mining Corp. acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Brigus by way of plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act . On October 6, 2017, Primero announced that it had sold the Black Fox Mine and associated assets to McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:MUX; TSX:MUX). The Company’s rights under the Black Fox Gold Stream remain intact.

Bachelor Lake Gold Stream

In 2011, the Company entered into an agreement (the “ Bachelor Lake Gold Stream ”) with Metanor Resources Inc. (“ Metanor ”) to purchase 20% of the life of mine gold produced from Metanor’s Bachelor Lake Gold project located outside of Val d’Or, Quebec (the “ Bachelor Lake Mine ”), for an upfront payment of $20.0 million plus ongoing per ounce payments equal to the lesser of $500 and the then prevailing market price per ounce of gold. Metanor provided a guarantee that the Company would receive minimum pre-tax cash flow for the years 2012 through 2016, which were all met.

On September 18, 2017, the Company and Metanor entered into an agreement amending the Bachelor Lake Gold Stream (the “ Bachelor Amendment ”) such that, beginning October 1, 2017, the Company will purchase 20% of the gold produced from the Bachelor Lake Mine at an ongoing cost of $500 per ounce, until 12,000 ounces of gold have been purchased by the Company, at which time the Bachelor Lake Gold Stream will convert into a 3.9% NSR royalty. Metanor has agreed to sell a minimum of 1,500 ounces of gold to the Company on a quarterly basis until the 12,000 ounce threshold has been reached. As consideration for the Bachelor Amendment, the Company will also receive:

Metanor may elect to reduce the 3.9% NSR royalty on its Bachelor Lake Mine or Barry projects by making a $2.0 million payment to the Company (in each case). Upon Metanor exercising either of these purchase options, the related NSR royalty will decrease to 1.8%. In addition to the Bachelor Lake Gold Stream, the Company also has an existing 1% NSR on the Bachelor Lake Mine, which remains unaffected by the Bachelor Amendment.

Entrée Gold Stream

On February 14, 2013 (as amended February 23, 2016), the Company entered into a funding agreement (the “ Entrée Metal Credits Agreement ”) with Entrée Gold Inc. (“ Entrée ”) to purchase, for a period of 50 years (which may be extended), metal credits equal to:

(all of which are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain stated events and reflect reduced percentages, as further discussed below). The above-mentioned deposits are all located in the South Gobi desert of Mongolia and form part of the Oyu Tolgoi mining complex (the lower and upper levels of the Hugo North Extension and the lower and upper levels of the Heruga Deposit collectively referred to herein as the “Entrée JV Project ”).

The amendment entered into on February 23, 2016 reduced the Company’s metal credits interests by 17% from the original numbers, for which the Company initially paid $40.0 million in 2013. Please note that the metal credits figures set out above are the reduced figures. In exchange for the 17% reduction, Entrée paid the Company $5.5 million in cash and issued 5,128,604 common shares of Entrée (“ Entrée Shares ”) to the Company (having an aggregate value of $1.3 million). The Company will make ongoing payments equal to the lesser of the prevailing market price and $220 per ounce for the gold, $5 per ounce for the silver and $0.50 per pound for the copper, until approximately 8.6 million ounces of gold, 40.3 million ounces of silver and 9.1 billion pounds of copper have been produced from the Entrée JV Project (the “ Initial Fixed Prices ”). Thereafter, the ongoing payments will increase to the lesser of the prevailing market price and $500 per ounce for the gold, $10 per ounce for the silver and $1.10 per pound for the copper (the “ Subsequent Fixed Prices ”). The Initial Fixed Prices are all subject to a 1% annual inflationary adjustment beginning on the fourth anniversary of the date upon which the Company commences receiving payable gold, silver and copper. On February 14, 2013, the Company entered into a similar back-to-back agreement with Sandstorm Metals & Energy Ltd. (“ Sandstorm Metals ”) whereby Sandstorm Metals purchased the copper portion of the Entrée Metal Credits Agreement (the “ Copper Agreement ”) from the Company in exchange for issuing $5.0 million in common shares of Sandstorm Metals to the Company. Upon receiving acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (the “ TSXV ”), Sandstorm Metals issued 1,113,333 (post-consolidation) common shares to the Company at a post-consolidation price of C$4.50 per share. As a result of the SND Acquisition described below in this AIF, Sandstorm Metals’ interest in the Entrée JV Project under the Copper Agreement has been added to the Company’s asset portfolio (see below under “ Acquisition of 100% Interest in Sandstorm Metals ”). The Company is not required to contribute any further capital, exploration or operating expenditures to Entrée.

In March 2013 and January 2017, the Company participated in certain Entrée private placements and currently owns an aggregate of 23,900,380 Entrée Shares plus share purchase warrants exercisable into 457,317 common shares of Entrée at an exercise price of C$0.65, representing approximately 13.7% of the current issued and outstanding common shares of Entrée.

The Hugo North Extension and the Heruga Deposit are part of the Oyu Tolgoi mining complex and are being developed by Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the Government of Mongolia, and its project manager Rio Tinto plc (“ Rio Tinto ”). Entrée retains a 20% interest in the resources of the Hugo North Extension and Heruga deposits.

Partnership with Franco-Nevada on the Karma Project, West Africa

On August 11, 2014, the Company partnered with Franco-Nevada Corporation (“ Franco-Nevada ”) (TSX/NYSE:FNV) by entering into a $120.0 million gold stream agreement (the “ True Gold Stream ”) with True Gold Mining Inc. (“ True Gold ”) (TSXV:TGM) with respect to its Karma Project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa (“ Karma Project ”). In exchange for an initial $100.0 million in funding, True Gold is obligated to deliver 100,000 ounces of gold over five years (commencing March 31, 2016) (the “ Delivery Period ”). Thereafter, True Gold will deliver an amount of refined gold equal to 6.5% of the equivalent production at the Karma Project for the life of the mine (the “ Additional Period ”). In addition, the Company and Franco-Nevada provided True Gold with an 18 month option to increase funding by up to $20.0 million (the “ Increase Option ”) in exchange for eight quarterly deliveries totaling up to 30,000 ounces of gold, based on the pro-rata portion of the amount drawn thereunder, commencing 18 months from when the first tranche under the Increase Option is taken down (the “ Increase Option Period ”). During the Increase Option Period (which has now expired), in 2016, Franco-Nevada and the Company provided a one-time payment of $5 million under the Increase Option which reduced the eight quarterly deliveries to a total of 7,500 ounces of gold. The Company has fully funded the initial $25.0 million which it committed to True Gold and has also advanced $1.25 million under the Increase Option.

The True Gold Stream is syndicated between Franco-Nevada (as to 75%) and the Company (as to 25%) (the “ Syndicate ”). The Company’s 25% Syndicate position will result in True Gold delivering 5,000 ounces of gold to the Company each year during the Delivery Period, for a total of 25,000 ounces of gold. During the Additional Period, the Company’s share will be 1.625% of the gold produced at the Karma Project. During each of the Delivery Period and the Additional Period, for each ounce of gold delivered, the Syndicate will make per ounce payments to True Gold equal to 20% of the market spot price for gold.

NOTE: Effective April 26, 2016, Endeavour Mining Corporation (TSX:EDV) acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of True Gold by way of plan of arrangement under the BCBCA and the Company’s rights under the True Gold Stream remain intact.

Diavik Mine Royalty

On March 23, 2015, the Company acquired a 1% gross proceeds royalty (“ Diavik Royalty ”) over property in Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, Canada, including property constituting the Diavik diamond mine (“ Diavik Mine ”). Sandstorm Gold acquired the Diavik Royalty from IAMGOLD Corporation (the previous owner of the Diavik Royalty) for $52.5 million in cash and three million warrants of the Company (the “ Diavik Warrants ”). The Diavik Warrants have a five year term expiring March 23, 2020, a strike price of $4.50 per Common Share and will only be exercisable following initial production from the Diavik Mine’s A21 pipe.

The Diavik Mine is owned by the Diavik Joint Venture (“ Diavik Joint Venture ”), which is an unincorporated joint arrangement between Diavik Diamond Mines (2012) Inc. (“ DDMI ”) and Dominion Diamond Diavik Limited Partnership (“ DDDLP ”), where DDDLP holds an undivided 40% ownership in the assets, liabilities and expenses of the Diavik Mine and DDMI holds 60%. DDMI is the operator of the Diavik Mine and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto of London, England. DDDLP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Diamond Corporation (“ Dominion ”).

NOTE: Dominion was taken over by Northwest Acquisitions ULC in November 2017 and became a privately held company.

For further details regarding the Diavik Mine, see “Technical Information – Diavik Mine, Canada” below.

Multi-Asset Stream with Yamana Gold Inc.

On October 27 , 2015, the Company entered into three agreements with Yamana Gold Inc. (“ Yamana ”) that include production streams from up to five of Yamana’s projects (the “ Yamana Transaction ”). For upfront consideration of $152 million in cash (of which $148 million was paid on closing and $4 million was paid in April 2016) plus 15 million warrants of the Company (the “ Yamana Warrants ”), the Company received a silver stream (the “ Silver Stream ”) pursuant to a silver purchase agreement dated October 27, 2015 (the “ Silver Purchase Agreement ”) on the Cerro Moro development project in Argentina (the “ Cerro Moro Project ”) that includes interim silver deliveries during years 2016 to 2018 from currently operating mines, and a copper stream (the “ Copper Stream ”) on the operating Chapada mine in Brazil (the “ Chapada Mine ”) pursuant to a copper purchase agreement dated October 27, 2015 (the “ Copper Purchase Agreement ”) and a potential gold stream on the Agua Rica project in Argentina (the “ Agua Rica Project ”), at the Corporation’s sole option (the “ Early Deposit Gold Stream ”). The Yamana Warrants have an exercise price of $3.50 and a term of five years expiring on October 27, 2020 and became exercisable in 2016 based upon the achievement of specific milestones with respect to the construction of the Cerro Moro mine. The Yamana Transaction provides the Company with asset diversification through the Silver Stream which includes production from the Chapada Mine, the Cerro Moro Project, and the Minera Florida mine in Chile (the “ Minera Florida Mine ”), as well as the Copper Stream, and the Early Deposit Gold Stream. In addition, the projects underlying the Yamana Transaction are low cost, economically robust assets with significant exploration upside.

The Silver Stream

In exchange for $70 million, pursuant to the Silver Stream, the Company agreed to purchase an amount of silver from the Cerro Moro Project equal to 20% of the silver produced, up to a maximum of 1.2 million ounces of silver annually, until Yamana has delivered 7.0 million ounces of silver to the Company; then 9% of the silver produced thereafter, for the life of the mine. The Company has also agreed to purchase an amount of silver from the Minera Florida Mine and the Chapada Mine on an interim basis during the years 2016 through 2018, equal to: 38% of the silver produced, up to a maximum of 200,000 ounces of silver annually from the Minera Florida Mine; and 52% of the silver produced, up to a maximum of 100,000 ounces of silver annually from the Chapada Mine. The Company agreed to make ongoing payments for each ounce of silver received under the Silver Stream equal to 30% of the spot price per ounce of silver. If by January 1, 2019, the Cerro Moro Project has not averaged 80% of its daily nameplate production capacity over a 30-day period (the “ Commencement of Production ”), then Yamana’s producing El Peñon mine in Chile (the “ El Peñon Mine ”) will provide a 24-month backstop until the Commencement of Production has begun. During the 24-month backstop, if applicable, the Company will purchase an amount of silver equal to 16% of the El Peñon Mine’s silver production up to a maximum of 1.2 million ounces per annum. If the Cerro Moro Project has not achieved the Commencement of Production and the Company has not received cumulative pre-tax cash flow equal to $70 million from the Silver Stream, then the First Chapada Delivery Threshold and the Second Chapada Delivery Threshold (each as defined below) will cease to be in effect and the Company will continue to purchase 4.2% of the Chapada Mine’s payable copper production, up to a maximum of 3.9 million pounds of copper annually, until the earlier of the Company having received cumulative pre-tax cash flow equal to $70 million, or the Cerro Moro Project having achieved the Commencement of Production.

The Cerro Moro Project is located approximately 70 kilometres southwest of the coastal port city of Puerto Deseado in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The Cerro Moro Project contains a number of high grade epithermal gold and silver deposits, some of which will be mined via open pit and some via underground mining methods.

The Copper Stream

In exchange for $70 million, pursuant to the Copper Stream, the Company has agreed to purchase an amount of copper from the Chapada Mine equal to: 4.2% of the copper produced, up to a maximum of 3.9 million pounds of copper annually, until Yamana has delivered 39 million pounds of copper to the Corporation (the “ First Chapada Delivery Threshold ”); then 3.0% of the copper produced until, on a cumulative basis, Yamana has delivered 50 million pounds of copper to the Company (the “ Second Chapada Delivery Threshold ”); then 1.5% of the copper produced thereafter, for the life of the mine. The Company agreed to make ongoing payments for each pound of copper received under the Copper Stream equal to 30% of the spot price per pound of copper. The Company has been provided with subsidiary and parent guarantees with respect to the obligations under the Copper Stream.

For details regarding the Chapada Mine, please see “Technical Information – Chapada Mine, Brazil” below.

The Early Deposit Gold Stream

In exchange for $12 million, $4 million of which was paid in April 2016 (the “ Advance Payment ”), the Company has entered into an Early Deposit Gold Stream agreement on the Agua Rica Project, a copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry deposit. At the time when 25% of the construction of the Agua Rica Project has been completed, the Company may elect to make an additional advance payment equal to between $135 million and $225 million based on the following formula: $150,000 multiplied by the price of gold plus $7.5 million (the “ Additional Advance Payment ”). If the Company elects to pay the Additional Advance Payment, the Company will have the right to purchase an amount of gold equal to 20% of the life of mine gold produced from the Agua Rica Project. The Company would make ongoing payments for each ounce of gold received, equal to 30% of the spot price per ounce of gold. If the Company elects not to pay the Additional Advance Payment, the Advance Payment will convert into a 0.25% net smelter returns royalty on the Agua Rica Project and all other rights under the Early Deposit Gold Stream agreement will terminate. In addition, in the event that the Company wishes to syndicate the Early Deposit Gold Stream to a third party, it has the right to transfer any and all of its rights and obligations, under certain conditions.

The Agua Rica Project is a large scale porphyry copper, molybdenum, gold and silver deposit located in the province of Catamarca, Argentina. In March 2015, Yamana signed a definitive agreement (the “ Definitive Agreement ”) with the provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, represented by the provincial mining company Catamarca Mineria y Energetica Sociedad del Estado (“ CAMYEN ”). The Definitive Agreement advances the memorandum of understanding between CAMYEN and Yamana, which set the groundwork for cooperation to consolidate important mining projects and prospective properties in the province, creating the Catamarca mining district.

Royalty Package from Teck Resources Limited

On January 19, 2016, the Company agreed to acquire (the “ Teck Transaction ”) 56 royalties from Teck Resources Limited and its affiliates (collectively, “ Teck ”). Teck was subsequently unable to complete the transfer of four of the 56 royalties to the Company because underlying rights of first offer and refusal (“ ROFRs” ) were exercised. As partial consideration for the 56 royalties, on closing, the Company issued a total of 8,762,222 Common Shares (the “ Acquisition Shares ”) to Teck. Due to the exercise of the four ROFRs, Teck returned 1,273,065 of the 8,762,222 Common Shares to the Company in May 2016, which were then returned to treasury by the Company for cancellation. Accordingly, the total net consideration paid by the Company to Teck for the 52 royalties (the “ Teck Royalty Package ”) was $16.8 million, paid as to $1.4 million in cash and $15.4 million in Common Shares of the Company. As of the date of this AIF, all 52 of the royalties have been transferred to the Company.

The Teck Royalty Package currently consists of assets in North America (32), Asia (10), South America (7) and Europe (3) and includes producing assets (2), development-stage projects (7), advanced exploration-stage projects (6) and exploration-stage properties (37). Royalty counterparties include Barrick Gold Corporation, Glencore plc (“ Glencore ”), KGHM Polska Miedz SA, Newmont Mining Corporation (“ Newmont ”), Kinross Gold Corporation (“ Kinross ”), New Gold Inc. and Imperial Metals Corporation. The Teck Royalty Package includes the following key assets:

About the Hod Maden Project

The Hod Maden Project (gold-copper) is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Artvin and 130 kilometres northeast of Erzurum in north-eastern Turkey.

About Hackett River

The Hackett River property is located in Nunavut, Canada, approximately 480 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife and 105 kilometres south-southwest of the community of Bathurst Inlet, which is located on the Arctic Ocean. Hackett River is a silver-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide project within an Archean greenstone belt and the property contains four massive sulphide deposits.

About Lobo-Marte

The Lobo-Marte project contains two epithermal gold deposits located in the Maricunga gold district of Chile. The resources are seven kilometers apart, and are located 60 kilometres south of Kinross’s La Coipa mine, 100 kilometres east of the city of Copiapó.

About Aği Daği/Kirazli

The Ağı Dağı and Kirazli gold development projects are located in the Çanakkale Province of northwestern Turkey and are epithermal, high-sulphidation, disseminated gold systems.

Houndé Royalty

On January 17, 2018, the Company acquired a 2% net smelter returns royalty (“ Houndé Royalty ”) on the producing Houndé gold mine located in Burkina Faso in West Africa (“ Houndé Mine ”). Sandstorm Gold acquired the Houndé Royalty from Acacia Mining PLC (the previous owner of the Houndé Royalty) for $45 million in cash. The Houndé Royalty covers the Kari North and Kari South tenements, representing approximately 500 square kilometres of the Houndé property package. The Houndé Mine is owned by Endeavour Mining Corporation (“ Endeavour ”), through its 100% owned subsidiary Avion Gold (Burkina Faso) SARL.

For further details regarding the Houndé Mine, see “Technical Information – Houndé Mine, West Africa” below.

Corporate Takeovers

Acquisition of 100% Interest in Premier Royalty

The Acquisition

In October 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Premier Royalty (“ Premier Shares ”) on the basis of 0.145 of a fully paid and non-assessable Common Share for each outstanding Premier Share (other than Premier Shares already owned by the Company), by way of a court-approved statutory plan of arrangement under section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “ Premier Arrangement ”).

Business of Premier Royalty

Premier Royalty was in the business of acquiring royalty interests in mineral properties that are advanced staged development projects or operating mines. Premier Royalty did not conduct mining operations, nor was it required to contribute to capital costs, exploration costs, environmental costs or other mining costs on the properties in which it held roya lty interests. As a result of obtaining 100% of Premier Royalty’s common shares, the Company added a number of quality royalty assets to its portfolio along with over $30.0 million in cash.

Three of Premier Royalty’s (and thus, the Company’s) operating royalty interests were on the: (i) Gualcamayo Mine (a 1.0% NSR on the Gualcamayo open pit, heap leach gold mine which is located in San Juan province, Argentina, owned and operated by Yamana); (ii) Emigrant Springs Mine (a 1.5% NSR on the Emigrant Springs open pit, heap leach gold mine located in the Carlin Trend in Nevada, USA, owned and operated by Newmont); and (iii) Mine Waste Solutions (a 1.0% NSR on the gold produced from Mine Waste Solutions gold and uranium tailings recovery operation located near Stilfontein, South Africa, owned and operated by AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.).

Amalgamation of Premier Royalty and the Company

Effective June 19, 2015, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. amalgamated, by way of vertical short-form amalgamation under the BCBCA, with Premier Royalty (the “ Amalgamation ”). Sandstorm Gold Ltd. is the continuing entity as a result of the Amalgamation.

Acquisition of 100% Interest in Sandstorm Metals

The Acquisition

In May 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sandstorm Metals (“ SND Shares ”) on the basis of 0.178 of a Common Share and C$0.35 in cash for each outstanding SND Share (other than SND Shares already owned by the Company), by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the BCBCA (the “ SND Arrangement ”). The Company filed a Form 51-102F4, Business Acquisition Report, in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 in respect of the SND Arrangement, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR.

Business of Sandstorm Metals

Sandstorm Metals was a non-operating commodity streaming company which generated 100% of its operating revenue from the sale of base metals and from receipt of payments under its royalty agreements. The acquisition of Sandstorm Metals by the Company provided the Company with approximately $4.0 million of annual royalty revenue from operating mines as well as royalties on advanced exploration and development assets and cash.

Three of Sandstorm Metals’ (and thus, the Company’s) royalty and other interests were:

Glencore Royalty - a 2.4% net smelter return royalty on the Bracemac-McLeod Mine.

Canadian Zinc Royalty - a 1.2% net smelter return royalty on the zinc/lead produced from Canadian Zinc Corporation’s zinc-silver-lead project in the Northwest Territories, Canada (the “ Prairie Creek Project ”). The Company already had a 1.2% net smelter return royalty for the silver produced from the Prairie Creek Project.

Entrée Copper Stream – Sandstorm Metals’ rights under their Copper Agreement with respect to copper production from the Entrée JV Project.

Dissolution of Sandstorm Metals

Sandstorm Metals was dissolved by way of voluntary dissolution under the BCBCA on August 31, 2016.

Acquisition of 100% Interest in Gold Royalties Corporation

The Acquisition

In April 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gold Royalties Corporation (“ Royalties ”) on the basis of 0.045 of a fully paid and non-assessable Common Share for each outstanding common share of Royalties (“ Royalties Share ”) (other than Royalties Shares already owned by the Company), by way of a court-approved statutory plan of arrangement under section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “ Royalties Arrangement ”). The Company SEDAR filed a Form 51-102F4, Business Acquisition Report, under National Instrument 51-102 in respect of the Royalties Arrangement.

Business of Royalties

Royalties was a growth-orientated gold royalty business which acquired and held gold royalty assets for investment purposes. At the time of completion of the Royalties Arrangement, Royalties had a portfolio of 18 royalties on mining projects located in Canada, including one royalty which is generating cash flow from gold production.

Dissolution of Royalties

Royalties was dissolved by way of voluntary dissolution under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) on November 26, 2015.

Acquisition of 100% Interest in Mariana Resources

The Acquisition

In July 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Mariana Resources (“ Mariana Shares ”) on the basis of 0.2573 of a Common Share and 28.75 British pence in cash for each outstanding Mariana Share (other than Mariana Shares already owned by the Company), by way of a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement under part VIII of The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the Mariana Arrangement ”). Post closing, all outstanding Mariana stock options and warrants are exercisable for Common Shares and each holder will receive 0.3487 of a Common Share upon exercise. The Company filed a Form 51-102F4, Business Acquisition Report, in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 in respect of the Mariana Arrangement, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR.

Business of Mariana Resources

Mariana Resources was an exploration and development company with an extensive portfolio of gold, silver, and copper projects in Turkey, South America, and Cote d’Ivoire. The Company currently intends on divesting most of these assets and expects that it would retain NSRs as well as equity in the dispositions. To date, the Company has already sold a number of these assets and continues to make progress in divesting the remaining properties. Mariana’s most advanced asset is the Hod Maden Project (gold-copper) which is located in the Artvin Province, northeastern Turkey, and is owned by Mariana Resources (as to 30%) and its Turkish partner Lidya (as to 70%) through their Turkish subsidiary company, with Lidya being the operator. The Hod Maden Project is an anchor asset which is expected to increase the Company’s attributable gold equivalent ounces to approximately 125,000 in 2022.

For further details regarding the Hod Maden Project, see “Technical Information – Hod Maden Project, Turkey” below.

Change of Auditor

Effective June 17, 2016, the Company completed the change of auditor processes prescribed under National Instrument 51-102 and changed its auditors from Deloitte LLP to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. As required under National Instrument 51-102, the Company has filed the required related documents on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Sandstorm Gold is a non-operating gold streaming and royalty company which generates its revenue primarily from the sale of gold and other metals and from the receipt of royalty payments. The Company is listed on the TSX (symbol: SSL) and the NYSE American (symbol: SAND). The Company’s 2015 Warrants (as defined below) trade on the TSX (symbol: SSL.WT). None of the Company’s publicly traded warrants are or were listed on the NYSE American.

Sandstorm Gold currently has a portfolio of 175 Gold Streams and NSRs and other royalty agreements, of which 21 of the underlying mines are producing.

Sandstorm Gold is a growth-focused company that seeks to acquire gold and other metals purchase agreements (“ Gold Streams ”) and royalties from companies which have advanced stage development projects or operating mines. In return for making upfront payments to acquire a Gold Stream, Sandstorm Gold receives the right to purchase, at a fixed price per unit or at variable prices passed on spot, a percentage of a mine’s production for the operating life of the asset. Sandstorm Gold is focused on acquiring Gold Streams and royalties on mines with low production costs, significant exploration potential and strong management teams.

A royalty is a payment to a royalty holder by a property owner or an operator of a property and is typically based on a percentage of the minerals or other products produced or the revenues or profits generated from the property. Royalties are not typically working interests in a property and, depending on the nature of a royalty interest and the laws applicable to it and the project, the royalty holder is generally not responsible for, and has no obligation to contribute additional funds for any purpose, including, but not limited to, operating or capital costs or environmental or reclamation liabilities. An NSR royalty is generally based on the value of production or net proceeds received by an operator from a smelter or refinery. These proceeds are usually subject to deductions or charges for transportation, insurance, smelting and refining costs as set out in the specific royalty agreement. For gold royalties, the deductions are generally minimal. NSR’s generally provide cash flow which is free of any operating or capital costs and environmental liabilities. A smaller percentage NSR in a project can effectively equate to the economic value of a larger percentage profit or working interest in the same project.

Gold Streams and royalties are an alternative to other more conventional forms of financing, including equity, convertible securities and debt financings which can be used to finance mineral projects. Sandstorm Gold competes directly with these other sources of capital to provide financing. Sandstorm Gold plans to grow and diversify its production profile through the acquisition of additional Gold Streams and royalties. There is no assurance, however, that any potential acquisitions will be successfully completed.

Principal Product

The Company’s principal product is gold that it has agreed to purchase in the future pursuant to its Gold Stream agreements. There is a worldwide gold market into which the Company can sell the gold purchased under the gold purchase agreements and, as a result, the Company will not be dependent on a particular purchaser with regard to the sale of the gold that it expects to acquire pursuant to its gold purchase agreements. The Company also expects to purchase silver and copper and to receive payments pursuant to its NSR and other royalty agreements.

The following table summarizes the gold and other interests currently owned by the Company (collectively the “ Mining Operations ”):

NOTES:

The following table summarizes the ounces of gold sold and the respective revenue received by the Company from each of its producing gold interests for the year ended December 31, 2017:

Further details regarding the purchase agreements entered into by the Company in respect of its material Gold Streams, NSRs and other royalties (excepting the portfolio of royalties acquired pursuant to the Company’s acquisition of Premier Royalty, Gold Royalties and Mariana Resources) can be found under the heading “GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS” above.

Competitive Conditions

Sandstorm Gold competes with other companies to identify suitable Gold Streams and royalty opportunities . The ability of the Company to acquire additional Gold Streams and royalty opportunities in the future will depend on its ability to select suitable properties and to enter into similar Gold Streams and royalty agreements. See “Description of the Business – Risk Factors – Competition”.

Operations

Raw Materials

The Company expects to purchase gold, silver and copper pursuant to the Gold Streams described above under “Description of the Business – Principal Product”.

Employees

At the end of the most recently completed financial year, the Company and its subsidiaries had 19 employees. No management functions of the Company are performed to any substantial degree by a person other than the directors or executive officers of the Company.

Foreign Interests

The Company currently purchases or expects to be purchasing gold and/or other metals or expects to receive payments under its NSR and other royalty agreements from mines in Mexico, the United States, Mongolia, Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Honduras, French Guiana, Turkey, Sweden, Australia and Canada. Any changes in legislation, regulations or shifts in political attitudes in such countries are beyond the control of the Company and may adversely affect its business. The Company may be affected in varying degrees by such factors as government legislation and regulations (or changes thereto) with respect to the restrictions on production, export controls, income and other taxes, expropriation of property, repatriation of profits, environmental legislation, land use, water use, land claims of local people and mine safety. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted. See “Description of the Business – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to the Mining Operations – International Interests”.

Social, Environmental and Other Key Policies

The properties over which the Company holds Gold Streams and royalty and other interests are owned and operated by independent mining companies and the Company does not exercise control or influence over the activities of the property owners/operators. However, the Company is committed to focussing on financing responsible development of mineral projects and the sustainable extraction of metals through its financial investments, including with respect to environmental factors (e.g., toxic emissions and waste, carbon emissions, biodiversity and land use, water stress), social considerations (e.g., occupational health and safety, labour management) and governance issues (e.g., corruption and instability, corporate governance) (collectively “ ESG ”).

Indirect Exposure

Because the Company does not directly own or operate the projects, it has indirect exposure to ESG issues that can arise during the life cycle of a resource project. Sandstorm Gold’s indirect exposure to ESG risk factors are mitigated in part by the Company’s diversified portfolio of 175 Gold Streams and royalties, of which 21 are generating cash flow to the Company. There is no evidence of a statistical relationship or positive correlation between the ESG successes and challenges at the various mining projects within the Company’s portfolio of streams and royalties, indicating a clear diversification benefit to Sandstorm Gold’s portfolio approach. The Company is committed to furthering sustainable development in the mining and metals industry through its investments and seeks to address ESG risks through the Company’s due diligence process that guides its investment decisions. While the Company does not control or influence the operations of any of the properties over which it has a Gold Stream or royalty or other interest, the Company recognizes that its financial investments may contribute to ESG factors. The Company’s strategy to mitigate ESG risks involves a thorough investigation and evaluation of the risk factors related to a mineral property prior to making an investment. Once a Sandstorm Gold investment is made, the Company has no control over the project or the various ESG risks that can be associated with a mine. It is therefore the aim of the Company’s due diligence process to successfully identify projects and companies that will act and operate in a responsible and sustainable manner. The Company’s management team use a multi-disciplinary approach when evaluating potential transactions. In addition to relying on management’s expertise, Sandstorm Gold benefits from the experience and expertise of its Board of Directors. Where appropriate, the Company’s due diligence team consists of professionals with experience and expertise in the fields of geology, mining, metallurgy, engineering, and finance. By conducting a robust and detailed due diligence process, the Company endeavours to invest in projects with relatively low ESG risk. Where appropriate, the due diligence process involves, among other things, thorough desktop studies, the engagement of expert consultants, extensive interviews with the project management team, site visits as well as in depth deliberation. The Company will determine if an investment should be made based on overall criteria, including ESG factors. Where applicable, the Company reviews the corporate and social responsibility reports that are published by its stream and royalty partners. Sandstorm Gold endorses the ICMM Principals, the IFC Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Mining and the e3Plus Framework for Responsible Exploration.

Direct Exposure

The Company has policies and programs in place to manage the ESG risk factors that are directly related to the Company. The social policies and programs discussed below are reflective of the Company’s commitment to a high standard of employee management practices including a safe and inclusive workplace, competitive compensation and benefits, training and learning opportunities and channels for employee engagement. The Company also seeks to incorporate industry best practices with regards to governance, is committed to conducting its business with integrity, maintaining high ethical standards and contributing to the community in which it operates.

The Company’s direct environmental impact and carbon footprint is small. The Company operates in an office environment with a small workforce of full-time employees. The Company’s head office is situated in a LEED Gold certified building in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Within the office, the Company has a composting and recycling program.

Key Policies and Committees

HEALTH & SAFETY - The Company has implemented a Health and Safety Policy which provides a guiding framework for ensuring a safe workplace for its employees. The aim of the policy is to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and to minimize exposure to health and safety risks. As the Company’s principal activity is providing financing to other businesses in the mining industry, the Company’s exposure to health and safety risks is limited. Sandstorm Gold has had no workplace injuries, occupational diseases or work-related fatalities since it began operations.

WORKPLACE BULLYING & HARASSMENT – The Company is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace environment which fosters mutual respect, integrity and professional conduct. In keeping with this commitment, the Company has established a Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy and a set of reporting/investigation procedures for all employees relating to the issue of workplace bullying and harassment. The Company will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace and will make every reasonable effort to prevent and eliminate such conduct.

DIVERSITY - The Company is committed to creating and maintaining a culture of workplace diversity. In keeping with this commitment, the Company has established a Diversity Policy . “Diversity” is any dimension which can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another and it means the respect for and appreciation of the differences in gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, education, sexual orientation, political belief or disability. The Company recognizes the benefits arising from employee and board diversity, including a broader pool of high quality employees, improving employee retention, accessing different perspectives and ideas and benefiting from all available talent. The Company respects and values the perspectives, experiences, cultures and differences that employees possess.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - The Company offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and broad-based professional development and training opportunities for its employees. Sandstorm Gold provides a fair living wage to all employees. The following principles guide the Company’s overall compensation philosophy. All Company employees receive a base salary and are considered for incentive bonus compensation annually, at the Board of Directors’s discretion. Stock-based compensation, extended health benefits, dental benefits and health and wellness benefits are also provided to all staff. Professional development and training opportunities that are relevant to an employee’s role are encouraged and are reimbursed by the Company. Sandstorm Gold also encourages its employees to volunteer and support charitable causes. A charitable donation matching program has been instituted for all employees.

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT & ETHICS - The Board of Directors views good corporate governance as an integral component to the success of the Company and to meet responsibilities to shareholders. The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “ Code ”) and has instructed its management and employees to abide by the Code. The Board of Directors intends that it will review compliance with the Code on an annual basis until the Company has grown to a size which warrants more frequent monitoring. The Board of directors encourages and promotes an overall culture of ethical business conduct by promoting compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; providing guidance to Directors, officers and employees to assist them in recognizing and dealing with ethical issues, promoting a culture of open communication, honesty and accountability; promoting a safe work environment; and ensuring awareness of disciplinary action for violations of ethical business conduct. In addition, the Board of Directors, through its meetings with management and other informal discussions with management, encourages a culture of ethical business conduct and believes the Company’s high caliber management team promotes a culture of ethical business conduct throughout the Company’s operations and is expected to monitor the activities of the Company’s employees, consultants and agents in that regard. A copy of the Code is posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and was also filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our most recent Form 40-F and is available at www.sec.gov .

ANTI-CORRUPTION - The Company expects its employees, officers, Directors and contractors to promote honest and ethical behavior, to avoid conflicts of interest, to comply with governmental laws and applicable rules and regulations, and to help foster the Company’s culture of honesty and accountability. To this end, the Company has outlined a comprehensive Bribery and Fraud Prevention Program which covers topic areas such as bribery, fraud, conflict of interest, administrative corruption, facilitation payments, breach of duty, misuse of authority and criminal activity.

WHISTLEBLOWER - The Company has adopted a Whistleblower Policy which permits its employees who feel that a violation of the Code has occurred, or who have concerns regarding accounting, audit, internal controls, financial reporting or ethical matters, to report such violation or concerns on a confidential and anonymous basis. Such reporting may be made by e-mail, in writing or by telephone to the Company’s 24 hour whistleblower hotline. Once received, complaints are provided to the Audit Committee for investigation and, if necessary, appropriate corrective action. No complaints were received through the Whistleblower hotline in 2017.

DISCLOSURE - The Company has adopted a Communications and Corporate Disclosure Policy which is intended to assist the Company in fulfilling its obligations to ensure that all information relevant and material to the Shareholders and the market is disclosed in a timely manner.

STOCK TRADING - The Company has adopted a Policy on Stock Trading and Use of Material Information. Canadian and United States securities laws prohibit “insider trading” and impose restrictions on trading securities while in possession of material undisclosed information. The rules and procedures implemented in the Company’s Policy on Stock Trading and Use of Material Information have been implemented in order to prevent improper trading of the Company’s securities or of companies with which the Company has a significant business relationship or with which the Company is proposing to enter into a business transaction.

STOCK OWNERSHIP - The Company’s Board of Directors believes that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to align the financial interests of the Company’s executives and non-employee members of the Board of Directors with those of the Company’s shareholders. In this regard, the Company has adopted a Stock Ownership Guidelines Policy , which provides guidelines for minimum stock ownership.

CLAWBACK POLICY - The Company has adopted a Clawback Policy in order to maintain a culture of focused, diligent and responsible management which discourages conduct detrimental to the growth of the Company and to ensure that incentive-based compensation paid by the Company is based upon accurate financial data. The Clawback Policy applies in the event of a material restatement of the Company’s financial results as a result of material non-compliance with financial reporting requirements.

ANTI-HEDGING - The Company has adopted a formal Anti-Hedging Policy, the objective of which is to prohibit those subject to it from directly or indirectly engaging in hedging against future declines in the market value of any securities of the Company through the purchase of financial instruments designed to offset such risk. The Board of Directors believes that it is inappropriate for Directors, officers or employees of the Company or its respective subsidiary entities or, to the extent practicable, any other person (or their associates) in a special relationship with the Company, to hedge or monetize transactions to lock in the value of holdings in the securities of the Company. Such transactions, while allowing the holder to own the Company’s securities without the full risks and rewards of ownership, potentially separate the holder’s interests from those of other stakeholders and, particularly in the case of equity securities, from the public shareholders of the Company.

MAJORITY VOTING POLICY – The Company has adopted a Majority Voting Policy prepared in accordance with TSX majority voting requirements with respect to the annual election of Directors.

AUDIT COMMITTEE - The primary function of the Company’s Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial reports and other financial information provided by the Company to regulatory authorities and shareholders. The Audit Committee also oversees the Company’s systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting, and the Company’s auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes. Consistent with this function, the Audit Committee will encourage continuous improvement of, and should foster adherence to, governance best practices. For further information, please refer to the section below in this AIF entitled “AUDIT COMMITTEE”.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE - The Company’s Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee is in place to provide a focus on governance that will enhance Sandstorm Gold’s performance, to assess and make recommendations regarding the Board of Directors effectiveness and to establish and lead the process for identifying, recruiting, appointing, re-appointing and providing ongoing development for directors.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - The Company’s Compensation Committee has been established by the Board of Directors to assist the Board of Directors with ensuring that the Company has a compensation plan that is both motivational and competitive for executive officers and other members of senior management  so that it will attract, hold and inspire performance of executive management of a quality and nature that will enhance the sustainable profit-ability and growth of the Company.

The terms of reference for each of the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee and the Compensation Committee as well as the Code and all of the aforementioned policies are available on the Company’s website at www.sandstormgold.com . A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is attached to this AIF as Schedule A.

Risk Factors

The operations of the Company are speculative due to the nature of its business which is principally the investment in Gold Streams, royalties and other metals interests. These risk factors could materially affect the Company’s future operating results and could cause actual events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements relating to the Company. The risks described herein are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or that the Company currently deems immaterial, may also materially and adversely affect its business.

Risks Relating to the Company

Global Financial Conditions

Market events and conditions, including the disruptions in the international credit markets and other financial systems, in China, Japan and Europe, along with political instability in the Middle East and Russia and falling currency prices expressed in United States dollars have resulted in commodity prices remaining volatile. These conditions have also caused a loss of confidence in global credit markets, excluding the United States, resulting in the collapse of, and government intervention in, major banks, financial institutions and insurers and creating a climate of greater volatility, tighter regulations, less liquidity, widening credit spreads, less price transparency, increased credit losses and tighter credit conditions. Notwithstanding various actions by governments, concerns about the general condition of the capital markets, financial instruments, banks and investment banks, insurers and other financial institutions caused the broader credit markets to be volatile and interest rates to remain at historical lows. These events are illustrative of the effect that events beyond the Company’s control may have on commodity prices, demand for metals, including gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc, availability of credit, investor confidence, and general financial market liquidity, all of which may adversely affect the Company’s business. Global financial conditions have always been subject to volatility. Access to public financing has been negatively impacted by sovereign debt concerns in Europe and emerging markets, as well as concerns over global growth rates and conditions.

These factors may impact the ability of the Company to obtain equity or debt financing in the future and, if obtained, on terms favourable to the Company. Increased levels of volatility and market turmoil can adversely impact the Company’s operations and the value and the price of the Common Shares and the 2015 Warrants could be adversely affected.

Subject to the Same Risk Factors as the Mining Operations

To the extent that they relate to the production of commodities from, or the continued operation of, the Mining Operations, the Company will be subject to the risk factors applicable to the operators of such mines or projects, some of which are set forth below under “Risks Relating to the Mining Operations.”

Market Price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants

The Common Shares and the 2015 Warrants are listed and posted for trading on the TSX. The Common Shares are also listed and posted for trading on the NYSE American. An investment in the Company’s securities is highly speculative. Securities of companies involved in the resource industry have experienced substantial volatility in the past, often based on factors unrelated to the financial performance or prospects of the companies involved. The price of the Common Shares and the 2015 Warrants are also likely to be significantly affected by short-term changes in commodity prices, the Company’s financial condition or results of operations as reflected in its quarterly and annual financial statements, currency exchange fluctuations and the other risk factors identified herein.

No Control over Mining Operations

The Company has agreed to purchase a certain percentage of the gold and other commodities produced from certain of the Mining Operations and also expects to receive payments under its NSR and other royalty agreements from certain of the Mining Operations. The Company is not directly involved in the ownership or operation of mines (other than Hod Maden, which is owned as to 30% by Mariana Resources) and has no contractual rights relating to the operation or development of the Mining Operations.

Except in limited circumstances pursuant to applicable completion guarantees or cash flow guarantees, the Company will not be entitled to any material compensation if any of the Mining Operations do not meet their forecasted production targets in any specified period or if the operations shut down or discontinue their operations on a temporary or permanent basis. The Mining Operations may not commence commercial production within the time frames anticipated, if at all, and there can be no assurance that the production from such Mining Operations will ultimately meet forecasts or targets. At any time, any of the operators of the Mining Operations or their successors may decide to suspend or discontinue operations. The Company is subject to the risk that the Mining Operations may shut down on a temporary or permanent basis due to issues including but not limited to economic conditions, lack of financial capital, flooding, fire, weather related events, mechanical malfunctions, community or social related issues, social unrest, the failure to receive permits or having existing permits revoked, collapse of mining infrastructure including tailings ponds, expropriation and other risks. These issues are common in the mining industry and can occur frequently. There is a risk that the carrying values of the Company’s assets may not be recoverable if the mining companies operating the Mining Operations cannot raise additional finances to continue to develop those assets. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in the Mining Operations becoming uneconomic resulting in their shutdown and closure. The Company is not entitled to purchase gold, other commodities, receive royalties or other economic benefit from the Mining Operations if no gold or other commodities are produced from the Mining Operations.

Reliance on Third Party Reporting

The Company relies on public disclosure and other information regarding the Mining Operations it receives from the owners, operators and independent experts of such Mining Operations, and certain of such information is included in this AIF. Such information is necessarily imprecise because it depends upon the judgment of the individuals who operate the Mining Operations as well as those who review and assess the geological and engineering information. In addition, the Company must rely on the accuracy and timeliness of the public disclosure and other information it receives from the owners and operators of the Mining Operations, and uses such information in its analyses, forecasts and assessments relating to its own business and to prepare its disclosure with respect to the Gold Streams and royalties. If the information provided by such third parties to the Company contains material inaccuracies or omissions, the Company’s disclosure may be inaccurate and its ability to accurately forecast or achieve its stated objectives may be materially impaired, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company.

If ESG information provided to the Company by third parties (before and/or after entering into a transaction to acquire a Mining Operation) contained or contains material inaccuracies or omissions, the Company’s conclusions in this regard may be inaccurate. Furthermore, some of the Mining Operations acquired by the Company through the takeover of other companies or in the normal course of business may not have undergone the Company’s typical ESG risk assessment procedures.

Acquisition Strategy

As part of the Company’s business strategy, it has sought and will continue to seek to purchase Gold Streams and royalties from third party natural resource companies. In pursuit of such opportunities, the Company may fail to select appropriate acquisition candidates or negotiate acceptable arrangements, including arrangements to finance the acquisitions or integrate the acquired businesses and their personnel into the Company. The Company cannot assure that it can complete any acquisition or business arrangement that it pursues, or is pursuing, on favourable terms or at all, or that any acquisitions or business arrangements completed will ultimately benefit the Company.

Operating Model Risk

The Company is not directly involved in the ownership or operation of mines. The Gold Streams and NSR and other royalty agreements that the Company enters into are subject to most of the significant risks and rewards of a mining company, with the primary exception that, under such agreements, the Company acquires commodities at a fixed cost or receives payments under its NSR and other royalty agreements. As a result of the Company’s operating model, the cash flow of the Company is dependent upon the activities of third parties which creates the risk that at any time those third parties may: (a) have business interests or targets that are inconsistent with those of the Company, (b) take action contrary to the Company’s policies or objectives, (c) be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under their agreements with the Company, or (d) experience financial, operational or other difficulties, including insolvency, which could limit a third party’s ability to perform its obligations under the third party arrangements.

In particular, the Company’s financial results may be significantly affected by the operators of the Mining Operations ability to continue as a going concern and have access to capital. The lack of access to capital could result in could result in these companies entering bankruptcy proceedings and, as a result, the Company may not be able to realize any value from its respective Gold Streams or royalties.

In addition, the termination of one or more of the Company’s Gold Stream or royalty agreements could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

Joint Operations Risks

The Company holds a 30% interest (through Mariana Resources) in the Hod Maden Project, with the remaining interest held by Lidya, as a joint operation, of which the Company is not the operator and the Company’s interest in the Hod Maden Project is subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of joint ventures or joint operations. The existence or occurrence of one or more of the following circumstances and events could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s profitability or the viability of its interests held through the joint arrangement, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition: disagreements with the partner on how to develop and operate the Hod Maden Project efficiently; inability to exert influence over certain strategic decisions made in respect of the Hod Maden Project; inability of our operating partner to meet its obligations to the joint operation or third parties; and litigation with our partner regarding joint operation matters. The success of any joint operation will be dependent on the operator for the timing of activities related to the Hod Maden Project and the Company will be largely unable to direct or control the activities of the operator. The Company is subject to the decisions made by the operator in the operation of the Hod Maden Project, and will rely on the operator for accurate information about the Hod Maden Project. The Company can provide no assurance that all decisions of the operator will achieve the expected goals.

Taxes Risk

The Company has subsidiary companies in the United States, Argentina and Turkey which own the rights to certain NSR royalties in those jurisdictions. The introduction of new tax laws or regulations, or changes to, or differing interpretation of, or application of, existing tax laws or regulations in Canada, Argentina, Turkey and the United States or any of the countries in which the Mining Operations are located or to which shipments of gold or other precious metals are made, could result in an increase in the Company’s taxes, or other governmental charges, duties or impositions. The Company’s prior year’s tax returns are currently under audit by the Canada Revenue Agency and no assurances can be given that the tax matters, if they so arise, will be resolved favourably. The majority of the Company’s Gold Streams and royalties has been entered into directly by Canadian based subsidiaries and are, therefore, subject to Canadian tax. The profits attributable to the Company’s historical Barbados subsidiary have all been attributed to Canada and the profits from these Gold Streams continue to be subject to Canadian tax.

No assurance can be given that new tax laws or regulations will not be enacted or that existing tax laws or regulations will not be changed, interpreted or applied in a manner which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In addition, the introduction of new tax laws or regulations or accounting rules or policies, or changes to, or differing interpretations of, or application of, existing tax laws or regulations or accounting rules or policies, could make Gold Streams or royalties less attractive to counterparties. Such changes could adversely affect the Company’s ability to enter into new Gold Streams and royalty agreements.

Indebtedness Risk

The terms of the Company’s Credit Facility (as previously defined in this AIF) require the Company to satisfy various affirmative and negative covenants and to meet certain financial ratios and tests. These covenants may limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur further indebtedness if doing so would cause the Company to fail to meet certain financial covenants, create certain liens on assets or engage in certain types of transactions. The Company can provide no assurances that in the future, it will not be limited in its ability to respond to changes in its business or competitive activities or be restricted in its ability to engage in mergers, acquisitions or dispositions of assets. Furthermore, a failure to comply with these covenants, including a failure to meet the financial tests or ratios, may result in an event of default under the Credit Facility thus allowing the lenders to accelerate the debt, which could potentially materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations and the trading price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had not drawn down on the Credit Facility and the full balance of $150 million remained available.

Credit and Liquidity Risk

The Company is exposed to counterparty risks and liquidity risks including, but not limited to: (i) through the companies with which the Company has gold and other metals purchase agreements or royalty agreements; (ii) through financial institutions that hold the Company’s cash and cash equivalents; (iii) through companies that have payables to the Company; (iv) through the Company’s insurance providers; and (v) through the Company’s lenders. The Company is also exposed to liquidity risks in meeting its operating expenditure requirements in instances where cash positions are unable to be maintained or appropriate financing is unavailable. In addition, the Debenture due from Equinox is subject to Equinox’s credit risk and the Company’s ability to realize on its security.

These factors may impact the ability of the Company to obtain loans and other credit facilities in the future and, if obtained, on terms favourable to the Company. Also, if these risks materialize, the Company’s operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants could be adversely affected.

Currency Risk

Financial instruments that impact the Company’s net income or other comprehensive income due to currency fluctuations include: cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other, investments and trade and other payables denominated in Canadian dollars. Based on the Company’s Canadian dollar denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at December 31, 2017, a 10% increase (decrease) of the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the United States dollar would increase (decrease) net income by $0.5 million and other comprehensive income by $2.9 million, respectively.

Dependence Upon Key Management Personnel

The Company is dependent upon the services of a small number of key management personnel who are highly skilled and experienced. The Company’s ability to manage its activities will depend in large part on the efforts of these individuals. The Company faces intense competition for qualified personnel, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to attract and retain such personnel. The loss of the services of one or more of such key management personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Commodity Prices

The price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants and the Company’s financial results may be significantly adversely affected by a decline in the price of gold, silver and/or copper or other commodities (collectively, the “ Metals ”). The price of the Metals fluctuates widely, especially in recent years, and is affected by numerous factors beyond the Company’s control, including but not limited to, the sale or purchase of the Metals by various central banks and financial institutions, interest rates, exchange rates, inflation or deflation, fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar and foreign currencies, global and regional supply and demand, and the political and economic conditions of major gold, silver and copper-producing countries throughout the world.

In the event that the prevailing market price of the Metals is at or below the price at which the Company can purchase such commodities pursuant to the terms of its agreements associated with these Metals interests, the Company will not generate positive cash flow or earnings on those agreements. Declines in market prices could cause an operator to reduce, suspend or terminate production from an operating project or construction work at a development project, which may result in a temporary or permanent reduction or cessation in revenue from those projects and the Company may not be able to recover its initial investment in these Gold Streams and royalties.

Furthermore, the price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants and the Company’s financial results may be significantly adversely affected by a decline in the price and demand for diamonds. Diamond prices fluctuate and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company, including worldwide economic trends, worldwide levels of diamond discovery and production, and the level of demand for, and discretionary spending on, luxury goods such as diamonds. Low or negative growth in the worldwide ecomony, renewed or additional credit market disruptions, natural disasters or the occurrence of terrorist attacks or similar activities creating disruptions in economic growth could result in decreased demand for luxury goods such as diamonds, thereby negatively affecting the price of diamonds. Similarly, a substantial increase in the worldwide level of diamond production or the release of stock held back during recent periods of lower demand could also negatively affect the price of diamonds. In each case, such developments could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

Competition

The Company competes with other companies for Gold Streams, royalties and similar transactions, some of which may possess greater financial and technical resources. Such competition may result in the Company being unable to enter into desirable Gold Streams, royalties or similar transactions, to recruit or retain qualified employees or to acquire the capital necessary to fund its Gold Streams, royalties or similar transactions. Existing or future competition in the mining industry could materially adversely affect the Company’s prospects for entering into additional Gold Streams, royalties and similar transactions in the future.

Dividend Policy

No dividends on the Common Shares have been paid by the Company to date and the Company may not declare or pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors after taking into account many factors including the Company’s operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs.

Equity Price Risk

The Company holds shares, convertible debentures and warrants of other exploration and mining companies with a combined fair market value as at December 31, 2017 of $78.9 million.

The Company is exposed to equity price risk as a result of holding long-term investments in these companies. The daily exchange traded volume of these shares, including the shares underlying the warrants, may not be sufficient for the Company to liquidate its position in a short period of time without potentially affecting the market value of such shares. The Company is subject to default risk with respect to any debt instruments. Just as investing in the Company is inherent with risks such as those set out in this AIF, by investing in these other companies, the Company is exposed to the risks associated with owing equity securities and those risks inherent in the investee companies. The Company does not actively trade these investments.

Conflicts of Interest

Certain of the directors and officers of the Company also serve as directors and/or officers of other companies involved in natural resource exploration, development and mining operations and consequently there exists the possibility for such directors and officers to be in a position of conflict. Any decision made by any of such directors and officers will be made in accordance with their duties and obligations to deal fairly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. In addition, each of the directors is required to declare and refrain from voting on any matter in which such directors may have a conflict of interest in accordance with the procedures set forth in the BCBCA and other applicable laws.

Future Sales or Issuances of Securities

Sandstorm Gold may issue additional securities to finance future activities. Sandstorm Gold cannot predict the size of future issuances of securities or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of securities will have on the market price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants. Sales or issuances of substantial numbers of Common Shares, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants. With any additional sale or issuance of Common Shares or the exercise of the 2015 Warrants, investors will suffer dilution to their voting power and Sandstorm Gold may experience dilution in its earnings per share.

The Company may fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Company is required to assess its internal controls in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“ SOX ”). SOX requires an annual assessment by management of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and an attestation report by the Company’s independent auditors addressing this assessment. The Company may fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of its internal control over financial reporting, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, and the Company may not be able to ensure that it can conclude on an ongoing basis that it has effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of SOX. The Company’s failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of SOX on an ongoing, timely basis could result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of its financial statements which, in turn, could harm the Company’s business and negatively impact the trading price of the Common Shares and 2015 Warrants. In addition, any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm the Company’s operating results or cause it to fail to meet its reporting obligations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to remediate material weaknesses, if any, identified in future periods, or maintain all of the controls necessary for continued compliance, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to retain sufficient skilled finance and accounting personnel.

Future acquisitions of companies, if any, may provide the Company with challenges in implementing the required processes, procedures and controls in its acquired operations. Future acquired companies, if any, may not have disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting that are as thorough or effective as those required by securities laws currently applicable to the Company.

No evaluation can provide complete assurance that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will detect or uncover all failures of persons within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be reported. The effectiveness of the Company’s controls and procedures could also be limited by simple errors or faulty judgments. In addition, as the Company continues to expand, the challenges involved in implementing appropriate internal controls over financial reporting will increase and will require that the Company continue to improve its internal controls over financial reporting. Although the Company intends to devote substantial time and incur costs, as necessary, to ensure compliance, the Company cannot be certain that it will be successful in complying with Section 404 of SOX on an ongoing basis.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017 based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2017, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective and no material weaknesses were identified. However, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements because of inherent limitations. Additionally, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures.

Information Systems and Cyber Security

The Company’s information systems, and those of its counterparties under the Gold Streams and royalty agreement and vendors, are vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually evolving cybersecurity risks. Unauthorized parties may attempt to gain access to these systems or the Company’s information through fraud or other means of deceiving the Company’s counterparties. The Company’s operations depend, in part, on how well the Company and its suppliers, as well as counterparties under the Gold Streams and royalty agreements, protect networks, equipment, information technology (“ IT ”) systems and software against damage from a number of threats. The failure of information systems or a component of information systems could, depending on the nature of any such failure, adversely impact the Company’s reputation and results of operations. Although to date the Company has not experienced any material losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security breaches, there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur such losses in the future. The Company’s risk and exposure to these matters cannot be fully mitigated because of, among other things, the evolving nature of these threats. As a result, cyber security and the continued development and enhancement of controls, processes and practices designed to protect systems, computers, software, data and networks from attack, damage or unauthorized access remain a priority.

Risks Relating to the Mining Operations

Exploration, Development and Operating Risks

Mining operations generally involve a high degree of risk. The Mining Operations are subject to all of the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of metals, including weather related events, unusual and unexpected geology formations, seismic activity, rock bursts, cave-ins, pit-wall failures, flooding, environmental hazards and the discharge of toxic chemicals, explosions and other conditions involved in the drilling, blasting and removal of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, damage to property, injury or loss of life, environmental damage, work stoppages, delays in production, increased production costs and possible legal liability. Any of these hazards and risks and other acts of God could shut down mining operations temporarily or permanently. Mining operations are subject to hazards such as equipment failure or failure of retaining dams around tailings disposal areas which may result in environmental pollution and consequent liability for the owners or operators of the Mining Operations.

The exploration for, development, mining and processing of mineral deposits involves significant risks which even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. While the discovery of an ore body may result in substantial rewards, few properties which are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. Major expenditures may be required to locate and establish mineral reserves, to develop metallurgical processes and to construct mining and processing facilities at a particular site. It is impossible to ensure that the exploration or development programs planned by the owners or operators of the Mining Operations will result in profitable commercial mining operations. Whether a mineral deposit will be commercially viable depends on a number of factors, some of which are: cash costs associated with extraction and processing, the particular attributes of the deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure; metal prices which are highly cyclical; government regulations, including regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection; and political stability. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in one or more of the Mining Operations not receiving an adequate return on invested capital. Accordingly there can be no assurance the Mining Operations which are not currently in production will be brought into a state of commercial production.

Climate Change

Governments are moving to introduce climate change legislation and treaties at the international, national, state/provincial and local levels. Regulation relating to emission levels (such as carbon taxes) and energy efficiency is becoming more stringent. The Paris climate accord was signed by 195 countries in December 2015 and marked a global shift toward a low-carbon economy.

If the current regulatory trend continues, the Company expects that this will result in increased costs at some of the Mining Operations. In addition, the physical risks of climate change may also have an adverse effect on some of the Mining Operations. These risks include the following:

There is no assurance that efforts to mitigate the risks of climate changes will be effective and that the physical risk of climate change will not have an adverse effect on the Mining Operations and their profitability.

Commodity Prices for Other Metals Produced from the Mining Operations

The price of metals has fluctuated widely in recent years, and future serious price declines could cause continued development of and commercial production from the Mining Operations to be impracticable. Depending upon the price of other metals produced from the mines which generate cash flow to the owners, cash flow from mining operations may not be sufficient and such owners could be forced to discontinue production and may lose their interest in, or may be forced to sell, some of their properties. Future production from the Mining Operations is dependent on metal prices that are adequate to make these properties and projects economically viable.

In addition to adversely affecting the reserve estimates and financial conditions, declining commodity prices can impact operations by requiring a reassessment of the feasibility of a particular project. Such a reassessment may be the result of a management decision or may be required under financing arrangements related to a particular project. Even if the project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a reassessment may cause substantial delays or may interrupt operations until the reassessment can be completed.

Environmental Risks and Hazards

All phases of the Mining Operations are subject to governmental regulation including environmental regulation in the various jurisdictions in which they operate. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and heightened responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulation, if any, will not adversely affect the Mining Operations. Also, environmental hazards may exist on the properties which are unknown to the owners or operators of the Mining Operations at present which were caused by previous or existing owners or operators of the properties and which could impair the commercial success, levels of production and continued feasibility and project development and mining operations on these properties. One or more of the mining companies may become liable for such environmental hazards caused by previous owners or operators of the properties.

Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in mining operations or in the exploration or development of mineral properties may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations.

Government Regulation, Permits and Licenses

The exploration and development activities related to the Mining Operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations governing exploration, development, production, exports, taxes, labour standards, waste disposal, protection and remediation of the environment, reclamation, historic and cultural resources preservation, mine safety and occupational health, handling, storage and transportation of hazardous substances and other matters.

The costs of discovering, evaluating, planning, designing, developing, constructing, operating and closing the Mining Operations in compliance with such laws and regulations are significant. It is possible that the costs and delays associated with compliance with such laws and regulations could become such that the owners or operators of the Mining Operations would not proceed with the development of or continue to operate a mine. Moreover, it is possible that future regulatory developments, such as increasingly strict environmental protection laws, regulations and enforcement policies thereunder and claims for damages to property and persons resulting from the Mining Operations could result in substantial costs and liabilities for the owners or operators of the Mining Operations in the future such that they would not proceed with the development of, or continue to operate, a mine.

Government approvals, licences and permits are currently, and will in the future be, required in connection with the Mining Operations. To the extent such approvals are required and not obtained, the Mining Operations may be curtailed or prohibited from proceeding with planned operations, which could have an impact on the business and financial condition of the Company. Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed.

Amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of mining companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Mining Operations, resulting in increased capital expenditures or production costs, reduced levels of production at producing properties or abandonment or delays in development of properties.

Permitting

The Mining Operations are subject to receiving and maintaining permits from appropriate governmental authorities. Although the Company believes that, other than as discussed elsewhere herein, the owners and operators of the Mining Operations currently have all required permits for their respective operations as currently conducted, there is no assurance that delays will not occur in connection with obtaining all necessary renewals of such permits for the existing operations, additional permits for any possible future changes to operations or additional permits associated with new legislation. Prior to any development on any of the properties, permits from appropriate governmental authorities may be required. There can be no assurance that the owners or operators of the Mining Operations will continue to hold all permits necessary to develop or continue operating at any particular property.

Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in mining operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may be liable for civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations.

Amendments to current laws, regulations and permitting requirements, or more stringent application of existing laws, may have a material adverse impact on the owners or operators of the Mining Operations, resulting in increased capital expenditures or production costs, reduced levels of production at producing properties or abandonment or delays in development of properties.

See “Permitting, Construction, Development and Expansion Risk” for additional permitting risks associated with developmental projects.

Infrastructure

Natural resource exploration, development and mining activities are dependent on the availability of mining, drilling and related equipment in the particular areas where such activities are conducted. A limited supply of such equipment or access restrictions may affect the availability of such equipment to the owners and operators of the Mining Operations and may delay exploration, development or extraction activities. Certain equipment may not be immediately available, or may require long lead time orders. The lack of availability on acceptable terms or the delay in the availability of any one or more of these items could prevent or delay exploration, development or production at the Mining Operations.

Mining, processing, development and exploration activities depend, to one degree or another, on adequate infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources and water supply are important determinants, which affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could adversely affect the Mining Operations.

Uncertainty of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates

The life-of-mine estimates for the Mining Operations may not be correct. The figures for mineral resources and mineral reserves presented in this AIF and derived from the technical reports filed in respect of the Santa Elena Mine, Chapada Mine, Diavik Mine, Houndé Mine and the Hod Maden Project are estimates only and no assurance can be given that the estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources will be recovered or that they will be recovered at the rates estimated. Mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates are based on limited sampling and geological interpretation, and, consequently, are uncertain because the samples may not be representative. Mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates may require revision (either up or down) based on actual production experience. Market fluctuations in the price of metals, as well as increased production costs or reduced recovery rates, may render certain mineral reserves and mineral resources uneconomic and may ultimately result in a restatement of estimated mineral reserves and/or mineral resources.

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Due to the uncertainty of inferred mineral resources, there is no assurance that inferred mineral resources will be upgraded to proven and probable mineral reserves as a result of continued exploration.

Replacement of Depleted Mineral Reserves

Because mines have limited lives based primarily on proven and probable mineral reserves, the mining companies which own and/or operate the Mining Operations must continually replace and expand their mineral reserves depleted by their mine’s production to maintain production levels over the long-term. Mineral reserves can be replaced by expanding known ore bodies, locating new deposits or making acquisitions. Exploration is highly speculative in nature. Once a site with mineralization is discovered, it may take several years from the initial phases of drilling until production is possible, during which time the economic feasibility of production may change. Substantial expenditures are required to establish proven and probable mineral reserves and to construct mining and processing facilities. As a result, there is no assurance that current or future exploration programs will be successful. There is a risk that depletion of mineral reserves will not be offset by discoveries or acquisitions.

Competition

The mining companies which own and/or operate the Mining Operations each face competition from a number of large established companies with substantial capabilities, and greater financial and technical resources. These mining companies compete with these other mining companies for the acquisition of prospective, explored, developing and developed mining and mineral properties, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified directors, professional management, employees and contractors.

Dependence on Good Relations with Employees

Production at the Mining Operations depends on the efforts of its employees. There is intense competition for geologists and persons with mining expertise. The ability of the mining companies to hire and retain geologists and persons with mining expertise is key to the Mining Operations. Further, relations with employees may be affected by changes in the scheme of labour relations that may be introduced by the relevant governmental authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Mining Operations are conducted. Changes in such legislation or otherwise in the mining companies’ relationships with their employees may result in strikes, lockouts or other work stoppages, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Mining Operations, results of operations and financial condition.

Uninsured Risks

The mining industry is subject to significant risks that could result in damage to, or destruction of, mineral properties or producing facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays in mining, monetary losses and possible legal liability. Where each of the mining companies considers it practical to do so, it maintains insurance in amounts that it believes to be reasonable, including insurance for workers’ compensation, theft, general liability, all risk property, automobile, directors and officers liability and fiduciary liability and others. Such insurance, however, contains exclusions and limitations on coverage. Accordingly, the mining companies’ insurance policies may not provide coverage for all losses related to their business (and specifically do not cover environmental liabilities and losses). The occurrence of losses, liabilities or damage not covered by such insurance policies could have a material adverse effect on the mining companies’ profitability, results of operations and financial condition.

Land Title

Although title to the Mining Operations has been reviewed by or on behalf of the Company, no assurances can be given that there are no title defects affecting the properties and mineral claims owned or used by the Mining Operations. The mining companies may not have conducted surveys of the claims in which they hold direct or indirect interests; therefore, the precise area and location of such claims may be in doubt. It is possible that the Mining Operations may be subject to prior unregistered liens, agreements, transfers or claims, including native land claims, and title may be affected by, among other things, undetected defects. In addition, the mining companies may be unable to operate the Mining Operations as permitted or to enforce their rights with respect to the Mining Operations which may ultimately impair the ability of these owners and operators to fulfill their obligations under their agreements with the Company.

Off-take Agreements

Rambler is required by contract to sell all concentrate produced from the Ming Mine to a third party processor whose facilities are used to process the concentrate mined from the property. Access to the facilities is regulated by an off-take agreement agreed to between Rambler and the third party processor. The off-take agreement establishes the price paid for the metals. The third party processor and the Company may need to enter into an agreement or agreements that are similar (as to payment terms) to the payment terms contained in the off-take agreement between Rambler and the third party processor. Such a form of agreement will streamline the payment process as between the third party processor and Rambler, and the third party processor and the Company. If Rambler (on behalf of the Company) and the third party processor are unable to negotiate such an agreement, Rambler and the Company will be obliged to accept payments “in kind” from the third party processor under the existing off-take agreement.

International Interests

The operations with respect to the Company’s gold and other precious metals interests are conducted in Mexico, the United States, Mongolia, Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Honduras, French Guiana, Turkey, Sweden and Australia and as such the operations are all exposed to various levels of political, economic and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties vary from country to country and include, but are not limited to, terrorism, international sanctions, hostage taking, military repression, crime, political instability, currency controls, extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates, high rates of inflation, labour unrest, the risks of war or civil unrest, expropriation and nationalization, renegotiation or nullification of existing concessions, licenses, permits, approvals and contracts, illegal mining, changes in taxation and mining laws, regulations and policies, restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation, and changing political conditions and governmental regulations relating to foreign investment and the mining business. Several of the countries have experienced political, social and economic unrest in the past and protestors have from time to time targeted foreign mining companies and their mining operations.

Changes, if any, in mining or investment policies or shifts in political attitude may adversely affect the operations or profitability of the Mining Operations in these countries. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to, but not limited to, restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, currency remittance, income taxes, expropriation of property, foreign investment, maintenance of claims, environmental legislation, land use, land claims of local people, water use, mine safety and the rewarding of contracts to local contractors or requiring foreign contractors to employ citizens of, or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction or the imposition of additional local or foreign parties as joint venture partners with carried or other interests. Failure to comply strictly with applicable laws, regulations and local practices relating to mineral right applications and tenure, could result in loss, reduction or expropriation, cancellation or dispute of licenses or entitlements which could result in substantial costs, losses and liabilities in the future.

The occurrence of these various factors and uncertainties related to the economic and political risks for operations in foreign jurisdictions cannot be accurately predicted and could have an adverse effect on the Mining Operations resulting in substantial costs, losses and liabilities in the future.

In particular, any changes or unfavourable assessments with respect to (i) the validity, ownership or existence of the Entrée concessions; as well as (ii) the validity or enforceability of Entrée’s joint venture agreement with Oyu Tolgoi LLC may adversely affect the Company’s profitability or profits realized under the Entrée Gold Stream. Any adverse developments with respect to Lidya, its cooperation or in its exploration, development, permitting and operation of the Hod Maden Project in Turkey may adversely affect the Company’s 30% interest in the project. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to successfully convert its 30% interest in the Hod Maden Project into a commodity stream or royalty. The Company’s interest in the Serra Pelada Mine may be adversely impacted if the Cooperative de Mineração dos Garimpeiros de Serra Pelada, which holds a 25% interest in the Serra Pelada Mine, continues to take unfavourable actions. In addition, Colossus Mineração Ltda. in Brazil has payables which could be in excess of $30.0 million and accordingly, there is a risk that they may be unable to repay their debts, resulting in their insolvency and loss of any rights to the Serra Pelada Mine.

Permitting, Construction, Development and Expansion Risk

Some of the Mining Operations are currently in various stages of permitting, construction, development and expansion. Construction, development and expansion of such projects is subject to numerous risks, including, but not limited to: delays in obtaining equipment, material and services essential to completing construction of such projects in a timely manner; delays or inability to obtain all required permits; changes in environmental or other government regulations; currency exchange rates; labour shortages; and fluctuation in metal prices. There can be no assurance that the owners or operators of such projects will have the financial, technical and operational resources to complete the permitting, construction, development and expansion of such projects in accordance with current expectations or at all.

Indigenous Peoples

Various international and national laws, codes, resolutions, conventions, guidelines, and other materials relate to the rights of indigenous peoples. The Company holds royalty or streaming interests on operations located in some areas presently or previously inhabited or used by indigenous peoples. Many of these materials impose obligations on government to respect the rights of indigenous people. Some mandate that government consult with indigenous people regarding government actions which may affect indigenous people, including actions to approve or grant mining rights or permits. The obligations of government and private parties under the various international and national materials pertaining to indigenous people continue to evolve and be defined. The mining companies’ current or future operations are subject to a risk that one or more groups of indigenous people may oppose continued operation, further development, or new development on those projects or operations on which the Company holds a royalty or streaming interest. Such opposition may be directed through legal or administrative proceedings or protests, roadblocks or other forms of public expression against the Company or the owner/operator’s activities. Opposition by indigenous people to such activities may require modification of or preclude operation or development of projects or may require the entering into of agreements with indigenous people. Claims and protests of indigenous people may disrupt or delay activities of the owners/operators of the Company’s royalty/stream assets.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CIM Standards Definitions

The estimated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources set forth below for the Santa Elena Mine, Chapada Mine, Diavik Mine, Houndé Mine and the Hod Maden Project have been estimated in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“ CIM ”) — Definitions adopted by CIM Council on May 10, 2014 (the “ CIM Standards ”).

The term “ Mineral Resource ” means a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade or quality, continuity and other geological characteristics of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling. Material of economic interest refers to diamonds, natural solid inorganic material, or natural solid fossilized organic material including base and precious metals, coal, and industrial minerals. Mineral Resources are sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories.

The term “ Inferred Mineral Resource ” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity. An Inferred Mineral Resource is based on limited information and sampling gathered through appropriate sampling techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.

The term “ Indicated Mineral Resource ” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of Modifying Factors (as defined below) in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to assume geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation.

The term “ Measured Mineral Resource ” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of Modifying Factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to confirm geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation.

The term “ Mineral Reserve ” means the economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined by studies at pre-feasibility or feasibility level as appropriate that include application of Modifying Factors. Such studies demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified. Mineral Reserves are sub-divided in order of increasing confidence into Probable Mineral Reserves (as defined below) and Proven Mineral Reserves (as defined below). Mineral Reserves are inclusive of diluting material that will be mined in conjunction with the Mineral Reserves and delivered to the treatment plant or equivalent facility.

The term “ Probable Mineral Reserve ” means the economically mineable part of an Indicated, and in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource. The confidence in the Modifying Factors applying to a Probable Mineral Reserve is lower than that applying to a Proven Mineral Reserve. Probable Mineral Reserve estimates must be deomonstrated to be economic, at the time of reporting, by at least a Pre-Feasibility Study.

The term “ Proven Mineral Reserve ” means the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. A Proven Mineral Reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the Modifying Factors. Proven Mineral Reserve estimates must be demonstrated to be economic, at the time of reporting, by at least a Pre-Feasibility Study.

The term “ Modifying Factors ” means considerations used to convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves. These include, but are not restricted to, mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors.

Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources

This AIF (and documents incorporated by reference herein) has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that are not recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”). The terms “mineral reserve”, “proven mineral reserve” and “probable mineral reserve” are terms defined in accordance with CIM Standards. These definitions differ from the definitions in SEC Industry Guide 7 (“ SEC Industry Guide 7 ”) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource” and “inferred mineral resource” are defined in and required to be disclosed by CIM Standards; however, these terms are not defined terms under SEC Industry Guide 7 and are normally not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. “Inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules and regulations, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies or other economic studies, except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information contained in this AIF and the documents incorporated by reference herein containing descriptions of mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Summary of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources

The following tables set forth the estimated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the projects or mines relating to which the Company has MATERIAL Gold Streams/royalty agreements or other interests, adjusted to reflect the Company’s percentage entitlement to gold, copper and diamonds produced from such projects or mines, as of December 31, 2017 , unless otherwise noted. The tables are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this AIF, and therefore will not reflect updates, if any, after such date:

attributable Proven and Probable MINERAL Reserves

(As of DECEMBER 31, 2017, unless otherwise noted)

attributable Measured AND Indicated MINERAL Resources

(As of DECEMBER 31, 2017, unless otherwise noted)