RGLD

Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) is a precious metals streaming and royalty company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company has evolved from a traditional mining operation into one of the leading precious metals streaming and royalty companies globally. Royal Gold operates a unique business model where it provides upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for the right to purchase a portion of future metal production at predetermined prices (streams) or receive a percentage of revenue from mining operations (royalties). As of 2024, the company owns interests in 185 properties across five continents, including 41 producing mines and 19 development-stage projects, making it a significant player in the precious metals financing sector.