Ecora Royalties PLC (LSE:ECOR, TSX:ECOR, OTCQX:ECRAF, FRA:HGR) CEO Marc Bishop Lafleche talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong start to 2026, highlighting significant growth across its base metals portfolio and outlining key catalysts for the year ahead. The company reported a robust first quarter, driven primarily by volume growth in its base metals royalties. Lafleche noted a “152% uplift on Q1 2025, primarily volume growth, with some pricing tailwinds as well,” alongside additional contributions from uranium exposure at the Four Mile royalty. He added that Ecora remains on track to deliver year-on-year volume growth, particularly from assets such as Voisey’s Bay and Mimbula. Looking ahead, the CEO emphasised Ecora’s “layered” growth strategy, with multiple catalysts expected across 2026. These include ramp-ups in producing assets, potential brownfield expansions like Mantos Blancos Phase two, and greenfield developments progressing toward final inve...