Royal Gold Provides Update on its December Quarter 2021 Stream Segment Sales

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Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) reported the sale of approximately 61,700 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, consisting of about 45,600 gold ounces, 715,100 silver ounces, and 1,300 tonnes of copper. The Company had 26,000 GEOs in inventory, with average realized prices of $1,792 for gold, $23.35 for silver, and $9,703 for copper. Cost of sales was $407 per GEO, a decrease from $423 in the previous quarter. Royal Gold holds interests on 190 properties globally and will announce its quarterly results on February 16, 2022.

Positive

• Sold approximately 61,700 GEOs in Q4 2021.
• Cost of sales decreased to $407 per GEO from $423 in the previous quarter.
• Average realized prices remained strong, indicating stable market demand.

Negative

• Inventory levels decreased but may indicate future supply challenges.
• Potential risk from fluctuating commodity prices affecting revenue.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold” or the “Company,” “we” or “our”) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, RGLD Gold AG, sold approximately 61,700 gold equivalent ounces¹ (“GEOs”) comprised of approximately 45,600 gold ounces, 715,100 silver ounces and 1,300 tonnes of copper related to its streaming agreements during the three-month period ended December 31, 2021. The Company had approximately 26,000 GEOs in inventory at December 31, 2021, consisting of 18,700 gold ounces, 392,300 silver ounces and 400 tonnes of copper.

RGLD Gold AG’s average realized gold, silver and copper prices for the quarter were $1,792 per ounce, $23.35 per ounce and $9,703 per tonne ($4.40 per pound), respectively, compared to $1,795, $24.94 and $9,451 ($4.29), respectively, in the prior quarter ended September 30, 2021. Cost of sales was approximately $407 per GEO for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, using the quarterly average silver-gold ratio of approximately 77 to 1 and copper-gold ratio of approximately 0.19 tonnes per ounce, compared to cost of sales of $423 per GEO in the prior quarter ended September 30, 2021. Cost of sales is specific to the Company’s streaming agreements and is the result of the Company’s purchase of gold, silver or copper for cash payments at a set contractual price, or a percentage of the prevailing market price of gold, silver or copper when purchased.

Corporate Profile

Royal Gold is a precious metals stream and royalty company engaged in the acquisition and management of precious metal streams, royalties and similar production-based interests. As of December 31, 2021, the Company owned interests on 190 properties on five continents, including interests on 44 producing mines and 17 development stage projects. Royal Gold is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “RGLD.” The Company’s website is located at www.royalgold.com.

For further information, please contact:		December Quarter and Six-Month Transition Period 2021 Call Information:
Alistair Baker		Dial-In	855-209-8260 (U.S.); toll free
Vice President Investor Relations and Business Development		Numbers:	855-669-9657 (Canada); toll free 412-542-4106 (International)
(720) 554-6995		Conference Title:	Royal Gold
Note: Royal Gold’s results for the quarter and six-month transition period ended December 31, 2021, will be released after the market closes on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, followed by a conference call on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Mountain Time). The call will be webcast and archived on the Company’s website for a limited time.		Webcast URL:	www.royalgold.com under Investors, Events & Presentations

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from these statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “forecast,” “potential,” “intend,” “continue,” “project,” or negatives of these words or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: a lower-price environment for gold, silver, copper, nickel or other metals; operating activities or financial performance of properties on which we hold stream or royalty interests, including variations between actual and forecasted performance, operators’ ability to complete projects on schedule and as planned, changes to mine plans and reserves, liquidity needs, mining and environmental hazards, labor disputes, distribution and supply chain disruptions, permitting and licensing issues, or contractual issues involving our stream or royalty agreements; risks associated with doing business in foreign countries; our ability to identify, finance, value and complete acquisitions; adverse economic and market conditions; changes in laws or regulations governing us, operators or operating properties; changes in management and key employees; the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and other factors described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Most of these factors are beyond our ability to predict or control. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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1.		Gold equivalent ounces, or GEOs, is calculated by the Company as revenue (in total or by reportable segment) for a period divided by the average gold price for that same period.

 

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Alistair Baker

Vice President Investor Relations and Business Development

(720) 554-6995

Source: Royal Gold

FAQ

What were Royal Gold's sales figures for Q4 2021?

In Q4 2021, Royal Gold sold approximately 61,700 gold equivalent ounces.

What is the cost of sales per GEO reported by Royal Gold?

Royal Gold reported a cost of sales of $407 per GEO for the quarter.

What was the inventory level for Royal Gold as of December 31, 2021?

As of December 31, 2021, Royal Gold had approximately 26,000 GEOs in inventory.

When will Royal Gold announce its quarterly results?

Royal Gold will announce its quarterly results on February 16, 2022.