Osisko Gold Royalties and Virginia Mines Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Business Combination

MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY, Jan 12, 2015 - Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR) ("Osisko") and Virginia Mines Inc. (TSX:VGQ) ("Virginia") are pleased to announce that all resolutions in connection with their proposed business combination pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") were overwhelmingly approved today at the special meetings of their respective shareholders (the "Virginia Meeting" and the "Osisko Meeting").

At the Virginia Meeting, the special resolution authorizing the Arrangement was approved by 99.36% of the shareholders of Virginia present in person or represented by proxy at the Virginia Meeting, which were representing 77.60% of all issued and outstanding shares of Virginia.

At the Osisko Meeting, the ordinary resolution authorizing the maximum number of common shares of Osisko issuable in connection with the Arrangement was approved by 99.91% of the shareholders of Osisko present in person or represented by proxy at the Osisko Meeting, which were representing 80.00% of all issued and outstanding shares of Osisko.

Sean Roosen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Osisko, noted: "We are very pleased with the outstanding level of support we have received for this transaction and we look forward to continuing our efforts to deliver value for our shareholders."

André Gaumond, President and Chief Executive Officer of Virginia, commenting on the results from the meeting: "We would like to thank our shareholders for their valued support over the past years. We are very excited to join the Osisko team as we enter into our next chapter of value creation for all of our stakeholders."

Under the Arrangement, shareholders of Virginia (other than Osisko) will receive 0.92 of an Osisko share for each common share of Virginia held immediately prior to the effective time of the arrangement.

Completion of the Arrangement remains subject to, among other things, satisfaction of all conditions precedent and the final approval of the Superior Court of Québec. The hearing for the final court order to approve the Arrangement is scheduled to take place on January 15, 2015 at the Québec City Courthouse or as soon thereafter as counsel for Virginia may be heard. Assuming that all approvals are obtained and all conditions precedent are satisfied or waived, Osisko and Virginia currently anticipate the closing of the Arrangement to occur around mid-February 2015.

Further details regarding the Arrangement are set out in the joint management information circular of Osisko and Virginia dated December 5, 2014 (the "Joint Circular") which is available on Osisko's website at www.osiskogr.com, on Virginia's website at www.minesvirginia.com/en and under the issuer profile of both companies on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.


About Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd

Osisko is a gold-focused royalty and mining company whose cornerstone asset is a 5% Net Smelter Royalty ("NSR") royalty on the world-class Canadian Malartic gold mine, located in Malartic, Québec. The Company also holds a 2% NSR royalty on the Upper Beaver, Kirkland Lake and Hammond Reef gold exploration projects in Northern Ontario. Osisko also owns approximately 9.9% of Virginia Mines Inc. The Corporation has over $170 million in cash resources, no debt and a portfolio of investments in emerging exploration companies.


About Virginia Mines Inc.

Virginia conducts its exploration activities over the vast, unexplored territories of Northern Québec in order to create value for its shareholders while protecting the quality of life for both present and future generations. With approximately $65 million in cash and short term investments, and a large area of mining claims in Québec North, Virginia is among the most active mining exploration companies in Québec. Strengthened by the discovery of the Éléonore project and more than 20 years expertise on the territory, Virginia's exploration team is recognized as one of the best in Canada. Virginia also holds a 2.2% to 3.5% royalty in the Éléonore property.


Forward-looking statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to Osisko and Virginia (collectively, the "Corporations"). These forward-looking statements, by their nature, require the Corporations to make certain assumptions and necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. These forward-looking statements, including financial outlooks, may involve, but are not limited to, comments with respect to the businesses or financial objectives of the Corporations, the completion of the Arrangement, the strategies or future actions of the Corporations, and their targets and expectations of financial condition. Words such as "may", "will", "would", "could", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "continue", or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the future and the conditional, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Information contained in forward-looking statements is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. The Corporations consider their assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, but caution the reader that their assumptions regarding future events, many of which are beyond the control of the Corporations, may ultimately prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and uncertainties that affect the Corporations and their businesses.

For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this press release, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Joint Circular. Please also consult Virginia's annual report on Form 40-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain risks and uncertainties relating to the Corporations are also discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Corporations for their most recent interim financial statements filed with the Canadian securities commissions. The forward-looking information set forth herein reflects the Corporations' expectations as at the date of this press release and is subject to change after such date. The Corporations disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.



Contact

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
John Burzynski, Senior Vice President, New Business Development
(416) 363-8653
jburzynski@osiskogr.com

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd
Joseph de la Plante, Vice President, Corporate Development
(514) 940-0670
jdelaplante@osiskogr.com
www.osiskogr.com

Virginia Mines Inc.
Andre Gaumond, President and CEO
800-476-1853 or 418-694-9832
418-694-9120 (FAX)
info@minesvirginia.com

Virginia Mines Inc.
Robin Villeneuve, Chief Financial Officer.
800-476-1853 or 418-694-9832
418-694-9120 (FAX)
info@minesvirginia.com
www.minesvirginia.com