Acquisition Of Additional Royalty Interests In The Cortez Gold Complex

DENVER, CO - Royal Gold, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, RG Royalties, LLC, has acquired two portions of a gross smelter return royalty (the “Idaho Royalty”) that together cover a large area including the Cortez mine operational area and the entirety of the Fourmile development project in Nevada (the “Cortez Complex”) from certain holders who are successors in interest to Idaho Mining Corporation for cash consideration of $204.1 million.

“With this transaction we have further consolidated our royalty position at the world-class Cortez Complex,” said, Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO. “Cortez is a cornerstone asset for Royal Gold and this acquisition increases and expands our interest at one of the world’s most prolific gold mines, which is operated by two of the leading companies in the gold business. We have consistently worked to enhance and extend the average life of the Royal Gold portfolio and this transaction again demonstrates our successful execution of this long-term strategy.”