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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Terra Nova Royalty Corporation (formerly KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Interim Report)
Reporting Period: Three and nine months ended September 30, 2010
Business Overview: The Company separated into two distinct businesses in 2010. As of March 31, 2010, it ceased consolidating its former industrial plant technology subsidiary (KID) and now operates solely as a mineral royalty and natural resources company. Its primary asset is an indirect interest in the Wabush iron ore mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: The nine-month net loss is primarily driven by the deconsolidation of the Industrial Business, resulting in significant foreign currency translation losses and tax provisions on the distribution of KID shares, which management states are not indicative of future operations.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Deconsolidation of Industrial Business: The most significant change is the cessation of consolidation of the KID subsidiary effective March 31, 2010. Consequently, Q3 2010 revenue from the industrial business is $0, compared to $148.2 million in Q3 2009.
• Arbitration Award: The Company received a favorable arbitration decision regarding royalty underpayments at the Wabush mine, resulting in a one-time award of approximately C$11.7 million (recognized as $11.2 million in Q3 2010). This was not present in the prior year period.
• Royalty Rate Increase: The royalty rate for the Wabush mine increased to C$6.57 per ton in Q3 2010, up from C$5.96 in Q2 and C$5.16 in Q1 2010, due to higher iron ore pellet prices.
• Operating Expenses: Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased significantly to $5.3 million in Q3 2010 from $18.0 million in Q3 2009, largely due to the removal of industrial business costs.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Acquisition of Mass Financial Corp: The Company completed a tender offer for Mass Financial Corp ("Mass"), acquiring over 93% of outstanding shares. The combined entity is expected to have annual revenues in the range of $400 million. Terra Nova intends to change its name to reflect the new profile.
• Dividend Policy: The Board intends to pay a regular quarterly cash dividend starting January 20, 2011, at a rate equal to the NYSE Composite annual dividend yield plus 0.25%.
• Accounting Transition: The Company plans to transition from Canadian GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This may result in a revaluation of the Wabush royalty asset to fair value, potentially increasing shareholder equity by approximately $121 million (pro forma).
• Final KID Distribution: The Company will distribute the remaining KID shares to shareholders on December 31, 2010, completing the separation.
• Risks: Key risks include reliance on the Wabush mine operator (Cliffs Natural Resources) for production decisions, fluctuations in iron ore commodity prices, and the successful integration of Mass Financial Corp.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Mass Acquisition Completion: Verify the final closing of the Mass Financial Corp acquisition and the subsequent amalgamation.
• IFRS Adoption Impact: Monitor the final impact of the transition to IFRS on the valuation of the Wabush royalty asset and the resulting book value per share.
• Wabush Royalty Renegotiation: Track the outcome of the Company's notice to renegotiate the royalty rate, which could significantly alter future cash flows.
• Dividend Execution: Confirm the declaration and payment of the first regular quarterly cash dividend in Q1 2011.
• Final KID Distribution: Verify the tax-free distribution of the remaining KID shares in Q4 2010.