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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2024
Royal Gold, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-1335784-0835164
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of incorporation)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 6, 2024, Royal Gold, Inc. reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Copies of the press release and an earnings presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including the exhibits, will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by reference to such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
99.2
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Royal Gold, Inc.
Date: November 7, 2024By:/s/ David R. Crandall
Name:David R. Crandall
Title:Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer


Exhibit 99.1
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Royal Gold Reports Third Quarter Results with Record Revenue, Significant Increases in Operating Cash Flow and Earnings, and a Debt-Free Balance Sheet
DENVER, COLORADO. NOVEMBER 6, 2024: ROYAL GOLD, INC. (NASDAQ: RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) reports net income of $96.2 million, or $1.46 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, ("third quarter") on record revenue of $193.8 million and operating cash flow of $136.7 million. Adjusted net income1 was a record $96.6 million, or $1.47 per share.
“The third quarter of 2024 was another excellent quarter for Royal Gold, and our results demonstrate the leverage our business provides to a strong and rising gold price,” commented Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO of Royal Gold. “Solid portfolio performance underpinned our exposure to record gold prices during the quarter, and while the gold price increased 28% from the prior year, over the same period we recognized much higher increases of 40% to revenue and 46% to adjusted EBITDA. Our low and stable G&A expense insulates us from direct exposure to inflationary cost pressures and we maintained our very healthy margins with full exposure to the rising gold price over the quarter."
"During the quarter we also saw new revenue contributions from the Manh Choh and Côté Gold mines and we completely repaid our outstanding borrowings on our credit facility," continued Mr. Heissenbuttel. "Our strategy is to provide our shareholders with full exposure to portfolio growth, and we have avoided diluting our shareholders' exposure to that growth by being disciplined with respect to our use of short-term and flexible debt financing."

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights:
Record revenue of $193.8 million, a 40% increase over the prior year period
Operating cash flow of $136.7 million and earnings of $96.2 million; 39% and 95% increases, respectively, over the prior year period
Record adjusted earnings of $96.6 million
Revenue split: 76% gold, 12% silver, 9% copper
Sales volume of 78,400 GEOs2
Sustained high adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 81%
Repaid $50 million of debt, reducing total debt to $0
Total available liquidity increased to approximately $1.1 billion
Paid quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, a 7% increase over the prior year period
First royalty revenue recognized from the newly-producing Côté Gold and Manh Choh mines
Recent Portfolio Developments
Principal Property Updates
Notable recent updates as reported by the operators of our Principal Properties include:
Mount Milligan Guidance Maintained with Work Continuing on Site-Wide Optimization and Preliminary Economic Assessment
On October 31, 2024, Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra") reported that 2024 production guidance at the Mount Milligan mine in British Columbia remains unchanged at 180,000 to 200,000 ounces of gold and 55 to 65 million pounds of copper, with gold production trending towards the lower end of the range.
Centerra also reported that work continues on the site-wide optimization program, and notable achievements in the first nine months of 2024 include an improved safety record, increased availability and utilization of the haul fleet, and consistent ore supply which has led to increased mill throughput per operating day. In addition, Centerra is progressing work on a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) to evaluate the substantial mineral resources at Mount Milligan with a goal to unlock additional value beyond its current 2035 mine life. Centerra expects the PEA to be completed towards the end of the first half of 2025.
1 Adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See Schedule A of this press release for additional information, including a detailed description of adjustments to net income.
2 See Schedule A of this press release for additional information about gold equivalent ounces, or GEOs.
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Increased Water Availability at Andacollo
On October 24, 2024, Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") reported that mill throughput at the Andacollo mine in Chile improved in the third quarter driven by increased water availability. According to Teck, lower tonnes were milled at Andacollo earlier in the year due to water restrictions caused by extreme drought conditions.
Improved Mining and Milling Volumes and Continued Progress on the Expansion at Khoemacau
On October 24, 2024, MMG Limited (“MMG”) provided an update on operations at the Khoemacau mine in Botswana. MMG reported improved mining and milling volumes and higher ore grades at Zone 5 during the third quarter compared to the previous quarter. According to MMG, operations were enhanced due to the gradual onboarding of skilled labor and increased availability of equipment, and the mining sequence allowed access to higher-grade areas. Improved controls on dilution also supported the increase in ore mined grades. MMG also reported that underground development advance increased by 25% during the quarter, which MMG expects will lead to greater mining volumes, access to higher-grade mining areas, and will increase mining flexibility in the near and medium term.
MMG also reported that it expects production at Zone 5 to further ramp up over the next year, and that it is committed to accessing the higher-grade areas to achieve an annual production of 60,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate by 2026. This will be facilitated by ongoing development efforts to increase mining fronts, operational flexibility and access to higher-grade areas. These efforts will be further enhanced by constructing a paste fill plant to increase extraction rates and completion of the installation of primary vent fans.
MMG plans to expand total production capacity at Khoemacau to 130,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate per year by building a new 4.5 million tonne per year process plant, increasing Zone 5 output, and developing additional deposits. MMG expects to begin the expansion feasibility study by the end of 2024, begin construction in 2026, produce first concentrate in 2028, and reach full capacity by 2029. Any expanded production from the Zone 5 and Mango NE deposits falls within the area of interest covered by Royal Gold’s silver stream.
Plant Optimization Continuing at Pueblo Viejo
On October 16, 2024, Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick") issued production results for the third quarter at Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republic. According to Barrick, Pueblo Viejo delivered a 23% improvement in gold production in the third quarter compared to the second quarter due to continued plant optimization.
New Collective Bargain Agreement and Transition to Higher Gold Grade Ore at Peñasquito
On October 18, 2024, Newmont Corporation ("Newmont") reported that it had agreed on a new Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) at Peñasquito in Mexico for 2024-2026 with the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel, and Similar Workers of Mexico. According to Newmont, this CBA provides a solid foundation for continuing operations at Peñasquito.
On October 23, 2024, Newmont reported that it delivered steady gold, silver, lead and zinc production in the third quarter from the Chile Colorado pit and commenced mining ore in the higher gold grade Peñasco pit, ahead of plan due to efficient stripping. Newmont expects this will result in an increase in gold production in the fourth quarter and into 2025.
Other Property Updates
Notable recent updates as reported by the operators of other select portfolio assets include:
Producing Properties
Bellevue (2% NSR royalty): On October 21, 2024, Bellevue Gold Limited (“Bellevue”) reported that the Bellevue Gold mine in Western Australia is on track to meet fiscal year 2025 gold production of 165,000 to 180,000 ounces, with production weighted to the second half of the fiscal year and reaching a rate of 200,000 ounces per year by the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Bellevue further reported that access to the sixth mining area is complete with the establishment of the Tribune Portal. The Tribune Portal provides an additional mining front and haulage decline as well as the jump-off point for the Southern Belle decline, which is a key platform for exploration and mine life extension.
Côté Gold (1% NSR royalty): IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD") disclosed on October 15, 2024, that ramp-up of the processing plant at the Côté Gold mine in Ontario continues and is on track to achieve 90% of the design throughput rate by the end of 2024. IAMGOLD expects total gold production in 2024 to be at the lower end of the 220,000 to 290,000 ounce guidance range.
King of the Hills (1.5% NSR royalty): On October 22, 2024, Vault Minerals Limited ("Vault"), previously Red 5 Mining Limited, reported reserves and resources for the King of the Hills ("KOTH") mine in Western Australia. According to Vault, gold contained in mineral resources and reserves at KOTH was 4.1 million ounces and 2.1 million ounces, respectively, as of June 30, 2024.
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Mara Rosa (1.0% NSR and 1.75% NSR royalties): On October 23, 2024, Hochschild Mining PLC (“Hochschild”) reported gold production from the Mara Rosa mine in Brazil of approximately 23,750 ounces in the third quarter. According to Hochschild, Mara Rosa steadily increased output throughout the third quarter and the plant operated consistently at full capacity in September. Hochschild further reported that 3,011 meters of resource drilling was completed below the Posse pit, and will continue in the fourth quarter.
Manh Choh (3% NSR royalty and 28% NSR royalty on silver): On November 5, 2024, Kinross (70% owner and operator) reported the first quarter of production at the Manh Choh Project in Alaska. First gold from Manh Choh was poured at the Fort Knox mill on July 8, 2024, and Kinross disclosed production of approximately 98,600 GEOs in the third quarter from the processing of 379,786 tonnes of ore at a grade of 9.13 grams per tonne.
Rainy River (6.5% gold stream, 60% silver stream): New Gold Inc. ("New Gold") reported on October 30, 2024, that the first development ore was mined from the Underground Main zone in late September, ahead of schedule, and underground mining at Intrepid continues to perform well. New Gold also reported that it is evaluating the potential for further open pit pushbacks and/or satellite pits, exploration drilling continues to advance on underground targets, and an updated NI 43-101 technical report is expected in the first quarter of 2025. New Gold further reported that gold production from the Rainy River mine in Ontario for 2024 is expected to be lower than previously planned and in the range of 230,000 to 240,000 ounces.
Voisey's Bay (2.7% net value royalty): On October 24, 2024, Vale S.A. ("Vale") reported that the second underground mine of the Voisey's Bay Mine Extension ("VBME") project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, had achieved mechanical completion. According to Vale, development ore extraction at the Eastern Deeps deposit has started and the mine is continuing its scheduled production ramp up. Vale is targeting annual production from VBME of 45,000 tonnes of nickel and 20,000 tonnes of copper at full production levels.
Wassa (10.5% gold stream): On August 27, 2024, Chifeng Gold ("Chifeng") completed an Independent Competent Person's Report ("ICPR") for the Wassa Gold Mine in Ghana. According to the ICPR, open pit and underground reserves are to be mined through 2028, and the mining of potentially economic material in the Southern Extension could add multi-decades beyond the reserve life.
Development and Evaluation Properties
Back River (equivalent ~3.3% GSR royalty on the Goose Project): On September 12, 2024, B2Gold Corp. ("B2Gold") provided an update on construction status at the Goose Project in the Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada. According to B2Gold, development is on track for the first gold pour in the second quarter of 2025 with a ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter of 2025. B2Gold estimates that gold production in 2025 will be between 120,000 and 150,000 ounces, and the average annual production from 2026 to 2030 will be approximately 310,000 ounces per year. Royal Gold's royalty rate on the Goose Project will increase to the approximate equivalent 3.3% GSR royalty rate as certain production thresholds are met.
Great Bear (2% NSR royalty): On September 10, 2024, Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”) released the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on the Great Bear Project in Ontario, which highlighted an initial mine life of approximately 12 years, and gold production of over 500,000 ounces per year in the first 8 years. Kinross also reported that additional deep drilling from surface demonstrates the continuation of mineralization at depth and the upside potential for further resource and mine life additions in the future. Kinross disclosed that exploration, permitting, and engineering work streams are continuing and is targeting first production in mid-2029.
Third Quarter 2024 Overview
For the third quarter, we recorded net income and comprehensive income of $96.2 million, or $1.46 per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $49.3 million, or $0.75 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to higher revenue and lower interest expense, as discussed below.
For the third quarter, we recognized record total revenue of $193.8 million, comprised of stream revenue of $133.1 million and royalty revenue of $60.8 million at an average gold price of $2,474 per ounce, an average silver price of $29.43 per ounce and an average copper price of $4.18 per pound. This compares to total revenue of $138.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, comprised of stream revenue of $99.0 million and royalty revenue of $39.6 million, at an average gold price of $1,928 per ounce, an average silver price of $23.57 per ounce and an average copper price of $3.79 per pound.
The increase in our total revenue resulted primarily from higher average gold, silver and copper prices compared to the prior period. Higher gold sales from Mount Milligan, higher gold and silver sales from Pueblo Viejo, higher gold, silver, zinc and lead production from Peñasquito, and new revenue of $12.6 million from non-principal royalties also contributed to the
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increase. These increases were partially offset by lower gold sales from Andacollo, lower production from the Cortez Legacy Zone and lower silver sales from Khoemacau when compared to the prior year period.
Cost of sales, which excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A"), increased to $27.2 million for the third quarter, from $21.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase, when compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to higher gold, silver and copper prices, higher gold sales from Mount Milligan and higher silver sales from Pueblo Viejo. The increase was partially offset by lower gold sales from Andacollo and lower silver sales from Khoemacau compared to the prior year period. Cost of sales is specific to our stream agreements and, except for Mount Milligan, is the result of our purchase of metal for a cash payment that is a set contractual percentage of the spot price for that metal near the date of metal delivery. For Mount Milligan, the cash payments under the existing stream agreement are the lesser of $435 per ounce or the prevailing market price of gold when purchased, and 15% of the spot price for copper near the date of metal delivery. Separately, and in addition to the cash payments under the existing stream agreement, the Mount Milligan Cost Support Agreement (detailed in Note 5 of our notes to consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) provides for cash payments on gold and copper deliveries that are expected to begin after certain thresholds are met, or earlier, if metal prices are below certain thresholds and if requested by Centerra.
General and administrative costs increased to $10.1 million for the third quarter, from $9.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher non-cash stock compensation expense compared to the prior year period.
DD&A decreased to $36.2 million for the third quarter, from $40.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower stream depletion rates as a result of proven and probable mineral reserve increases by our operators when compared to the prior year period, lower silver sales from Khoemacau, lower gold sales from Andacollo and lower gold production at Cortez compared to the prior year period. The decrease was partially offset by higher gold sales from Mount Milligan and higher gold and silver sales from Pueblo Viejo.
Interest and other expense decreased to $1.2 million for the third quarter, from $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest expense as a result of lower average amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility compared to the prior year period. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility averaged $14 million at an average all-in borrowing rate of 6.5% compared to average amounts outstanding of $380 million at an average all-in borrowing rate of 6.7% for the prior year period.
For the third quarter, we recorded income tax expense of $21.5 million, compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The income tax expense resulted in an effective tax rate of 18.3% in the current period, compared with 17.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The higher income tax expense for the third quarter was primarily attributable to higher income before income taxes compared to the prior year period.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $136.7 million for the third quarter, compared to $98.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase, when compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to higher stream and royalty revenue.
Net cash used in investing activities totaled $3.4 million for the third quarter, compared to approximately $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The change from the comparable prior year period was primarily due to payment in the third quarter to a subsidiary of Ero Copper Corp. ("Ero") of the final $3.2 million outstanding under the commitment to support regional exploration at the Xavantina mine.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $79.6 million for the third quarter, compared to $101.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease, when compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to the repayment of outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facility of $50 million in the third quarter, compared to $75 million in the prior year quarter.
Other Corporate Updates
Outstanding Debt Repaid and Total Available Liquidity Increased to Approximately $1.1 Billion at the end of the Third Quarter
During the third quarter, we repaid $50 million of outstanding borrowings on the $1 billion revolving credit facility, resulting in the credit facility being fully undrawn and available as of September 30, 2024. Total liquidity at the end of the third quarter was approximately $1.1 billion, which consisted of $116 million of working capital and $1 billion undrawn and available under the revolving credit facility.
Outlook for 2024
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We are currently forecasting that 2024 metal sales will be within the ranges previously provided (shown in the table below), with the exception of silver. Silver sales are expected to be modestly below the low end of the guidance range primarily due to lower sales from Pueblo Viejo. Gold sales, which are the most important contributor to our results, are forecast to be at or below the midpoint of the guidance range.
We expect that DD&A expense and effective tax rate for 2024 will be within the previously-provided guidance ranges.

2024 Guidance Ranges
Total Sales:
Gold215,000 - 230,000 oz
Silver3.2 - 3.8 M oz
Copper14.0 - 16.0 M lb
Other Metals$17.0 - 20.0
DD&A$141 - 157 M
Effective Tax Rate17 - 22%

Property Highlights
A breakdown of revenue for the Company’s stream and royalty portfolio can be found on Table 1 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. Table 2 shows stream metal sales and metal sales attributable to the Company’s royalty interests for the Company’s principal stream and royalty properties. Table 3 shows Royal Gold's 2024 sales volume guidance and year to date sales volume achieved. Table 4 shows stream segment purchases and sales for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 and inventories at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Highlights at certain of the Company’s principal producing and development properties during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2023, are detailed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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 September 30, 2024, the Company owned interests on 175 properties on five continents, including interests on 40 producing mines and 19 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:Third Quarter 2024 Call Information:
Alistair BakerDial-In833-470-1428 (U.S.); toll free
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Business DevelopmentNumbers:833-950-0062 (Canada); toll free
929-526-1599 (International)
(303) 573-1660Access Code:506691
Note: Management’s conference call reviewing the third quarter results will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (11:00 am 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
Additional Investor Information: Royal Gold routinely posts important information, including information about upcoming investor presentations and press releases, on its website under the Investor Resources tab. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll at www.royalgold.com to receive automatic email alerts for new postings.
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
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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 regarding the following: our expected financial performance and outlook, including our 2024 guidance; operators’ expected operating and financial performance and other anticipated developments relating to their properties and operations, including production, deliveries, estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, environmental and feasibility studies, technical reports, mine plans, capital requirements, liquidity and capital expenditures; anticipated liquidity and capital resources; and the receipt and timing of royalty payments and metal deliveries, including deferred amounts at Pueblo Viejo.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: changes in the price of gold, silver, copper 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, operators’ changes to mine plans and mineral reserves and mineral resources (including updated mineral reserve and mineral resource information), liquidity needs, mining and environmental hazards, labor disputes, distribution and supply chain disruptions, permitting and licensing issues, other adverse government or court actions, or operational disruptions; changes of control of our properties or operators; contractual issues involving our stream or royalty agreements; the timing of deliveries of metals from operators and our subsequent sales of metal; risks associated with doing business in foreign countries; increased competition for stream and royalty interests; environmental risks, including those caused by climate change; potential cyber-attacks, including ransomware; our ability to identify, finance, value, and complete acquisitions or other transactions; adverse economic and market conditions; impact of health epidemics and pandemics; changes in laws or regulations governing us, operators or operating properties; changes in management and key employees; and other factors described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A. Risk Factors of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Most of these factors are beyond our ability to predict or control. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this release could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.
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.
Statement Regarding Third-Party Information: Certain information provided in this press release, including production estimates, has been provided to us by the operators of the relevant properties or is publicly available information filed by these operators with applicable securities regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Royal Gold has not verified, and is not in a position to verify, and expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of any such third-party information and refers the reader to the public reports filed by the operators for information regarding those properties.

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TABLE 1
Revenue by Stream and Royalty Interests for the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Stream/RoyaltyMetal(s)
Current Stream/Royalty Interest1
2024202320242023
Stream:
Canada
Mount MilliganGold, copper35% of payable gold and 18.75% of payable copper$56,570 $33,876 $143,704 $121,739 
Rainy RiverGold, silver6.5% of gold produced and 60% of silver produced9,802 8,701 30,033 28,667 
Latin America
Pueblo ViejoGold, silver7.5% of Barrick's interest in payable gold and 75% of Barrick's interest in payable silver$26,585 $16,688 $64,147 $62,586 
AndacolloGold100% of payable gold9,652 14,644 31,949 35,401 
XavantinaGold25% of gold produced10,470 6,976 29,228 17,195 
Africa
Khoemacau
Silver100% of payable silver$7,996 $9,047 $24,148 $27,082 
WassaGold10.5% of payable gold11,977 8,296 35,322 24,576 
Bogoso and PresteaGold5.5% of payable gold— 750 — 2,736 
Total stream revenue$133,052 $98,978 $358,531 $319,982 
Royalty:
Canada
Voisey's BayCopper, nickel, cobalt2.7% NVR$1,598 $1,267 $4,051 $3,317 
Red ChrisGold, copper1.0% NSR— — 2,617 3,170 
Côté GoldGold1.0 NSR1,537 — 1,537 — 
LaRonde Zone 5Gold2.0% NSR911 629 2,432 1,870 
Canadian MalarticGold1.0%-1.5% sliding-scale NSR233 301 314 1,334 
WilliamsGold0.97% NSR578 531 1,417 (1,229)
Other-CanadaVariousVarious412 363 1,067 1,123 
United States
Cortez
Legacy ZoneGoldApprox. 9.4% GSR Equivalent$13,047 $19,668 $41,610 $57,062 
CC ZoneGoldApprox. 0.45%-2.2% GSR Equivalent2,739 2,948 7,713 9,674 
RobinsonGold, copper3.0% NSR5,326 1,333 10,873 5,490 
Manh ChohGold, silver3.0% NSR, 28% NSR (silver)7,124 — 7,124 — 
MarigoldGold2.0% NSR2,244 739 4,954 2,517 
LeevilleGold1.8% NSR2,001 1,388 5,622 3,542 
WharfGold0.0%-2.0% sliding-scale GSR782 869 1,973 2,461 
GoldstrikeGold0.9% NSR377 447 1,348 1,079 
Other-United StatesVariousVarious491 844 2,267 3,258 
Latin America
PeñasquitoGold, silver, lead, zinc2.0% NSR$9,356 — $29,863 $13,538 
DoloresGold, silver3.25% NSR (gold), 2.0% NSR (silver)1,497 1,964 4,646 5,875 
El LimonGold3.0% NSR1,337 1,627 4,724 4,122 
Mara RosaGold, silver2.75% NSR1,695 — 2,433 — 
Other-Latin AmericaVariousVarious24 — 221 456 
Australia
South LavertonGold1.5% NSR, 4.0% NPI$2,139 $1,647 $6,291 $5,277 
King of the HillsGold1.5% NSR1,311 1,161 3,996 3,106 
BellevueGold2.0% NSR2,028 — 3,816 — 
GwaliaGold1.5% NSR1,077 833 2,891 2,682 
Celtic/Wonder NorthGold, silver1.5% NSR213 — 392 — 
Other-AustraliaVariousVarious708 1,054 2,112 2,810 
Europe
Las CrucesCopper1.5% NSR (copper)$— $26 $— $535 
Total royalty revenue$60,785 $39,639 $158,304 $133,069 
Total revenue$193,837 $138,617 $516,835 $453,051 
1Refer to Part I, Item 2, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a full description of the Company’s stream and royalty interests.


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TABLE 2
Stream Metal and Royalty Sales for Principal Properties
Reported Production For The Quarter Ended2
PropertyOperator
Current Stream/ Royalty Interest1
Metal(s)Sep. 30, 2024Jun. 30, 2024Mar. 31, 2024Dec. 31, 2023Sep. 30, 2023
Stream:
Mount MilliganCenterra35% of payable goldGold17,600oz16,100oz12,500oz14,000oz11,300 oz
18.75% of payable copperCopper3.1Mlb3.4Mlb2.5Mlb2.4Mlb3.2Mlb
Pueblo ViejoBarrick (60%)7.5% of Barrick's interest in payable goldGold7,000oz5,800oz6,200oz5,000oz6,800oz
75% of Barrick's interest in payable silver3
Silver332,700oz218,200oz223,000oz171,100oz150,700oz
AndacolloTeck100% of payable goldGold4,000oz4,500oz5,700oz7,000oz7,500oz
Khoemacau
MMG100% of payable silverSilver275,200oz295,500oz332,000oz323,800oz386,100oz
Royalty:
CortezNevada Gold Mines LLC
9.4% GSR on Legacy Zone4
Gold45,300oz42,600oz68,700oz111,900oz98,800oz
0.45%-2.2% GSR on CC Zone4
Gold116,500oz119,800oz124,900oz156,600oz120,000oz
PeñasquitoNewmont Corporation2.0% NSRGold55,700oz64,200oz44,000oz25,900oz-oz
Silver5.6Moz8.0Moz9.8Moz4.6Moz-Moz
Lead36.4Mlb42.9Mlb64.9Mlb34.9Mlb-Mlb
Zinc133.6Mlb113.3Mlb134.8Mlb33.5Mlb-Mlb
1Refer to Part I, Item 2, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a full description of the Company’s stream and royalty interests.
2Reported production relates to the amount of stream metal sales and the metal sales attributable to the Company’s royalty interests for the stated periods and may differ from the operators’ public reporting.
3The Pueblo Viejo silver stream is determined based on a fixed metallurgical recovery of 70% of silver in mill feed.
4Approximate blended royalty rates as described in the press release “Royal Gold Announces Acquisition of Additional Royalty Interests on the World-Class Cortez Gold Complex in Nevada and Outlines Simplified Approach to Describing Royal Gold’s Multiple Royalty Interests at Cortez” issued January 5, 2023.
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TABLE 3
2024 Sales Volume Guidance and Year to Date Sales Volume Achieved
2024 GuidanceMetal Sales by Segment for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Stream Sales1
Royalty Sales2
Total Sales
Gold(oz)215,000 - 230,000118,00051,183169,183
Silver(M oz)3.2-3.81.90.52.4
Copper(M lb)14.0 - 16.09.02.911.9
Other Metals(M)$17.0 - $20.0N/A$15.7$15.7
1 Stream Sales represents physical metal sold.
2 Royalty Sales represents royalty revenue divided by the average metal price for the period.

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TABLE 4
Stream Segment Summary
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
As of
September 30, 2024
As of
December 31, 2023
Gold Stream Purchases (oz)Sales (oz)Purchases (oz)Sales (oz)Inventory (oz)Inventory (oz)
Mount Milligan22,10017,60013,00011,3005,0004,000
Pueblo Viejo6,0007,0005,0006,8006,0006,200
Andacollo5,2004,0009,3007,5002,500800
Other12,40012,10011,70011,9003,5004,200
Total45,70040,70039,00037,50017,00015,200
Silver StreamPurchases (oz)Sales (oz)Purchases (oz)Sales (oz)Inventory (oz)Inventory (oz)
Pueblo Viejo1
89,600332,700171,100150,70089,600223,000
Khoemacau
288,200275,200315,000386,100101,000135,300
Other78,90080,30065,80076,90028,50024,800
Total456,700688,200551,900613,700219,100383,100
Copper StreamPurchases (Mlb)Sales (Mlb)Purchases (Mlb)Sales (Mlb)Inventory (Mlb)Inventory (Mlb)
Mount Milligan3.9 3.1 2.4 3.2 0.8 — 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Gold StreamPurchases (oz)Sales (oz)Purchases (oz)Sales (oz)
Mount Milligan47,10046,20044,20044,000
Pueblo Viejo18,70018,90019,20022,100
Andacollo15,90014,10018,30018,500
Other38,10038,80035,90035,400
Total119,800118,000117,600120,000
Silver StreamPurchases (oz)Sales (oz)Purchases (oz)Sales (oz)
Khoemacau
868,400902,7001,141,2001,163,100
Pueblo Viejo1
640,500773,900684,100850,800
Other243,500239,800205,800208,800
Total1,752,4001,916,4002,031,1002,222,700
Copper StreamPurchases (Mlb)Sales (Mlb)Purchases (Mlb)Sales (Mlb)
Mount Milligan9.8 9.0 8.4 9.4 

1 Silver stream purchases do not include 115,600 ounces of silver permitted to be deferred in the three month period ending September 30, 2024, and 381,700 ounces of silver permitted to be deferred in the nine month period ending September 30, 2024, based on the terms of the Pueblo Viejo stream agreement. Total deferred deliveries were approximately 1.2 million ounces at September 30, 2024, and the timing for the delivery of the entire deferred amount is uncertain.
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ROYAL GOLD, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands except share data)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents$127,882 $104,167 
Royalty receivables50,118 48,884 
Income tax receivable10,190 2,676 
Stream inventory11,620 9,788 
Prepaid expenses and other2,295 1,911 
Total current assets202,105 167,426 
Stream and royalty interests, net3,021,324 3,075,574 
Other assets78,196 118,057 
Total assets$3,301,625 $3,361,057 
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$13,245 $11,441 
Dividends payable26,320 26,292 
Income tax payable30,386 15,557 
Other current liabilities16,372 19,132 
Total current liabilities86,323 72,422 
Debt— 245,967 
Deferred tax liabilities132,857 134,299 
Mount Milligan deferred liability25,000 — 
Other liabilities6,517 7,728 
Total liabilities250,697 460,416 
Commitments and contingencies
EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; and 0 shares issued— — 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; and 65,689,357 and 65,631,760 shares outstanding, respectively657 656 
Additional paid-in capital2,225,788 2,221,039 
Accumulated earnings812,192 666,522 
Total Royal Gold stockholders’ equity3,038,637 2,888,217 
Non-controlling interests12,291 12,424 
Total equity3,050,928 2,900,641 
Total liabilities and equity$3,301,625 $3,361,057 
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ROYAL GOLD, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited, in thousands except share data)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Revenue$193,837 $138,617 $516,835 $453,051 
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales (excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization)27,192 21,351 73,116 69,738 
General and administrative10,102 9,927 32,025 30,020 
Production taxes1,520 1,671 4,550 4,934 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization36,177 40,106 110,689 124,847 
Total costs and expenses74,991 73,055 220,380 229,539 
Operating income118,846 65,562 296,455 223,512 
Fair value changes in equity securities(425)(462)(42)(171)
Interest and other income626 2,436 4,410 7,348 
Interest and other expense(1,207)(7,285)(8,330)(24,867)
Income before income taxes117,840 60,251 292,493 205,822 
Income tax expense(21,510)(10,752)(67,535)(28,652)
Net income and comprehensive income96,330 49,499 224,958 177,170 
Net income and comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests(88)(162)(343)(509)
Net income and comprehensive income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders$96,242 $49,337 $224,615 $176,661 
Net income per share attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders:
Basic earnings per share$1.46 $0.75 $3.41 $2.69 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding65,670,38165,619,40665,652,93465,606,681
Diluted earnings per share$1.46 $0.75 $3.41 $2.68 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding65,795,01465,757,07665,767,66865,743,114
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.40 $0.375 $1.20 $1.125 
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ROYAL GOLD, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income and comprehensive income$96,331 $49,499 $224,958 $177,170 
Adjustments to reconcile net income and comprehensive income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization36,177 40,106 110,689 124,847 
Non-cash employee stock compensation expense2,977 2,763 9,313 7,342 
Fair value changes in equity securities425 462 42 171 
Deferred tax benefit1,489 1,128 4,908 (6,011)
Other 233 147 717 592 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Royalty receivables(9,780)1,730 (1,234)14,678 
Stream inventory(716)807 (1,832)2,805 
Income tax receivable(4,552)(4,646)(7,513)(11,182)
Prepaid expenses and other assets710 (726)11,240 (3,367)
Accounts payable18 74 1,804 1,940 
Income tax payable12,283 6,890 14,830 6,428 
Mount Milligan deferred liability— — 25,000 — 
Other liabilities1,056 (112)(4,472)(709)
Net cash provided by operating activities$136,651 $98,122 $388,450 $314,704 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of stream and royalty interests(3,427)(8)(55,683)(2,678)
Proceeds from Khoemacau debt facility— — 25,000 — 
Other(6)(91)(149)
Net cash used in investing activities$(3,433)$(6)$(30,774)$(2,827)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt(50,000)(75,000)(250,000)(250,000)
Net payments from issuance of common stock(3,132)(1,626)(4,564)(1,373)
Common stock dividends(26,314)(24,647)(78,917)(73,918)
Other(122)(99)(480)(2,271)
Net cash used in financing activities$(79,568)$(101,372)$(333,961)$(327,562)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents53,650 (3,256)23,715 (15,685)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period$74,232 $106,157 104,167 118,586 
Cash and equivalents at end of period$127,882 $102,901 $127,882 $102,901 
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Schedule A – Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Certain Other Measures
Overview of non-GAAP financial measures:
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures varies among companies, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
We have provided below reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measures. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors for analysis of our business. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to compare period-over-period performance on a consistent basis and when planning and forecasting for future periods. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are used by professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison and investment recommendations of companies in our industry. Many investors use the published research reports of these professional research analysts and others in making investment decisions. The adjustments made to calculate our non-GAAP financial measures are subjective and involve significant management judgement. Non-GAAP financial measures used by management in this release or elsewhere include the following:
1.Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, or adjusted EBITDA, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by the Company as net income adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period, as set forth in the reconciliation below. The net income and adjusted EBITDA margins represent net income or adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue. We consider adjusted EBITDA to be useful because the measure reflects our operating performance before the effects of certain non-cash items and other items that we believe are not indicative of our core operations.
2.Net debt (or net cash) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by the Company as debt (excluding debt issuance costs) as of a date minus cash and equivalents for that same date. Net debt (or net cash) to trailing twelve months (TTM) adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by the Company as net debt (or net cash) as of a date divided by the TTM adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) ending on that date. We believe that these measures are important to monitor leverage and evaluate the balance sheet. Cash and equivalents are subtracted from the GAAP measure because they could be used to reduce our debt obligations. A limitation associated with using net debt (or net cash) is that it subtracts cash and equivalents and therefore may imply that there is less Company debt than the most comparable GAAP measure indicates. We believe that investors may find these measures useful to monitor leverage and evaluate the balance sheet.
3.Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are non-GAAP financial measures that are calculated by the Company as net income and net income per share adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period, as set forth in the reconciliations below. We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful because they allow for period-to-period comparisons of our operating results excluding items that we believe are not indicative of our fundamental ongoing operations. The tax effect of adjustments is computed by applying the statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdictions to the income or expense items that are adjusted in the period presented. If a valuation allowance exists, the rate applied is zero.
4.Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by the Company as net cash provided by operating activities for a period minus acquisition of stream and royalty interests for that same period. We believe that free cash flow represents an additional way of viewing liquidity as it is adjusted for contractual investments made during such period. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. We believe it is important to view free cash flow as a complement to our consolidated statements of cash flows.
5.Cash general and administrative expense, or cash G&A, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by the Company as general and administrative expenses for a period minus non-cash employee stock compensation expense for the same period. We believe that cash G&A is useful as an indicator of overhead efficiency without regard to non-cash expenses associated with employee stock compensation.
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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP measures
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, net debt, and net debt to TTM adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands)2024202320242023
Net income and comprehensive income96,330 $49,499 $224,958 $177,170 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization36,177 40,106 110,689 124,847 
Non-cash employee stock compensation2,977 2,763 9,313 7,342 
Fair value changes in equity securities425 462 42 171 
Other non-recurring adjustments— — — 2,440 
Interest and other, net581 4,849 3,920 17,519 
Income tax expense21,510 10,752 67,535 28,652 
Non-controlling interests in operating income of consolidated subsidiaries(88)(162)(343)(509)
Adjusted EBITDA$157,912 $108,269 $416,114 $357,632 
Net income margin50 %36 %44 %39 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin81 %78 %81 %79 %
Three Months Ended
September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,
(amounts in thousands)2024202420242023
Net income and comprehensive income$96,330 $81,320 $47,309 $62,963 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization36,177 35,747 38,765 40,090 
Non-cash employee stock compensation2,977 3,348 2,988 2,354 
Fair value changes in equity securities425 63 (447)(25)
Interest and other, net581 1,709 1,630 3,396 
Income tax expense21,510 18,991 27,033 13,356 
Non-controlling interests in operating income of consolidated subsidiaries(88)(112)(143)(183)
Adjusted EBITDA$157,912 $141,066 $117,135 $121,951 
Net income margin50 %47 %32 %41 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin81 %81 %79 %80 %
TTM adjusted EBITDA$538,064 
Debt$— 
Cash and equivalents(127,882)
Net debt / (cash)$(127,882)
Net debt / (cash) to TTM adjusted EBITDA(0.24)x
Cash G&A:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands)2024202320242023
General and administrative expense$10,102 $9,927 $32,025 $30,020 
Non-cash employee stock compensation(2,977)(2,763)(9,313)(7,342)
Cash G&A$7,125 $7,164 $22,712 $22,678 
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Three Months Ended
September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,
(amounts in thousands)2024202420242023
General and administrative expense$10,102 $10,511 $11,412 $9,741 
Non-cash employee stock compensation(2,977)(3,348)(2,988)(2,354)
Cash G&A$7,125 $7,163 $8,424 $7,387 
TTM cash G&A$30,099 
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
Net income and comprehensive income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders$96,242 $49,337 $224,615 $176,661 
Fair value changes in equity securities425 462 42 171 
Other non-recurring adjustments— — — 2,440 
Discrete tax expense related to Mount Milligan Cost Support Agreement— — 13,008 — 
Other discrete tax expense (benefit)— — 1,279 (8,462)
Tax effect of adjustments(113)(122)(11)(692)
Adjusted net income and comprehensive income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders$96,554$49,677$238,933$170,118
Net income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders per diluted share$1.46 $0.75 $3.41 $2.68 
Fair value changes in equity securities0.01 0.01 — — 
Other non-recurring adjustments— — — 0.04 
Discrete tax expense related to Mount Milligan Cost Support Agreement— — 0.20 — 
Other discrete tax expense (benefit)— — 0.02 (0.13)
Tax effect of adjustments$— $— $— $(0.01)
Adjusted net income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders per diluted share$1.47 $0.76 $3.63 $2.58 
Free cash flow:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands)2024202320242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$136,651 $98,122 $388,450 $314,704 
Acquisition of stream and royalty interests(3,427)(8)(55,683)(2,678)
Free cash flow$133,224 $98,114 $332,767 $312,026 
Net cash used in investing activities$(3,433)$(6)$(30,774)$(2,827)
Net cash used in financing activities$(79,568)$(101,372)$(333,961)$(327,562)
Other measures
We use certain other measures in managing and evaluating our business. We believe these measures may provide useful information to investors for analysis of our business. We use these measures to compare period-over-period performance and liquidity on a consistent basis and when planning and forecasting for future periods. We believe these measures are used by professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison, and investment recommendations of companies in our industry. Many investors use the published
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research reports of these professional research analysts and others in making investment decisions. Other measures used by management in this release and elsewhere include the following:
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 LBMA PM fixing price for gold for that same period.
2.Depreciation, depletion, and amortization, or DD&A, per GEO is calculated by the Company as depreciation, depletion, and amortization for a period divided by GEOs (as defined above) for that same period.
3.Working capital is calculated by the Company as current assets as of a date minus current liabilities as of that same date. Liquidity is calculated by the Company as working capital plus available capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility.
4.Dividend payout ratio is calculated by the Company as dividends paid during a period divided by net cash provided by operating activities for that same period.
5.Operating margin is calculated by the Company as operating income for a period divided by revenue for that same period.
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Third Quarter 2024 Results November 7, 2024 EXHIBIT 99.2


 
2ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Cautionary Statements Forward-Looking Statements: This presentation and the accompanying webcast include “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 the following: our expected financial performance and outlook, including our 2024 guidance; operators’ expected operating and financial performance and other anticipated developments relating to their properties and operations,, including production, deliveries, estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, environmental and feasibility studies, technical reports, mine plans, capital requirements, liquidity, and capital expenditures; opportunities for acquisitions and other transactions; anticipated benefits from acquisitions and other transactions; the receipt and timing of future metal deliveries, including deferred amounts at Pueblo Viejo; and repayment of outstanding balances on our revolving line of credit. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: changes in the price of gold, silver, copper, 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, operators’ changes to mine plans and mineral reserves and mineral resources (including updated mineral reserve and mineral resource information), liquidity needs, mining and environmental hazards, labor disputes, distribution and supply chain disruptions, permitting and licensing issues, other adverse government or court actions, or operational disruptions; changes of control of properties or operators; contractual issues involving our stream or royalty agreements; the timing of deliveries of metals from operators and our subsequent sales of metal; risks associated with doing business in foreign countries; increased competition for stream and royalty interests; environmental risks, including those caused by climate change; potential cyber-attacks, including ransomware; our ability to identify, finance, value and complete acquisitions or other transactions; adverse economic and market conditions; impact of health epidemics and pandemics; changes in laws or regulations governing us, operators or operating properties; changes in management and key employees; and other factors described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A. Risk Factors of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Most of these factors are beyond our ability to predict or control. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this presentation could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements. 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. References to Years: All references in this presentation to years are to the twelve months ended or ending December 31 of the referenced year, unless otherwise noted. Statement Regarding Third-Party Information: Certain information provided in this presentation, including information about mineral resources and reserves, historical production, production estimates, property descriptions, and property developments, has been provided to us by the operators of the relevant properties or is publicly available information filed by these operators with applicable securities regulatory bodies, in certain cases including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Royal Gold has not verified, and is not in a position to verify, and expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of any such third-party information and refers the reader to the public reports filed by the operators for information regarding those properties .


 
3ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Today’s Speakers Bill Heissenbuttel President and CEO Paul Libner Senior VP and CFO Martin Raffield Senior Vice President, Operations


 
4ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Q3 2024 Overview • Highlights • Record revenue of $193.8M • Cash flow from operations of $136.7M • Net income of $96.2M, or $1.46/share • After adjustments,1 record net income of $96.6M, or $1.47/share • $26.3M dividends paid • $50M repaid on revolving credit facility • $0 debt outstanding • Available liquidity of approximately $1.1B • Other notable developments • First royalty revenue recognized from Manh Choh and Côté Gold mines • Change to reserve and resource disclosure due to regulation SK 1300


 
5ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 69% 31% Q3 2024 Revenue GEOs2 of 78,400 $193.8M Total Revenue Royalty Segment $60.8M Stream Segment $133.1M +53% YoY Higher contribution from Peñasquito and Robinson Lower contribution from Cortez Legacy Zone New revenue from Manh Choh and Côté Gold +34% YoY Higher contribution from Mount Milligan, Pueblo Viejo, Wassa and Xavantina Lower contribution from Andacollo


 
6ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Operator Updates3 Mount Milligan • Site-wide optimization program continuing • Preliminary Economic Assessment advancing • Targeted for late H1 2025 completion • 2024 guidance unchanged: 180,000 – 200,000 oz gold, 55 – 65M lb copper • Gold production trending towards lower end of range Andacollo • Improved mill throughput • Water availability increased after restrictions earlier in 2024 • Q3 gold production of 6,300 oz; up 17% over last year


 
7ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Operator Updates3 Peñasquito • New labor agreement for 2024-2026 • Transition to Peñasco pit starting ahead of plan • Higher gold grade expected to increase gold production in Q4 and into 2025 Khoemacau • Improved mining/milling volumes and higher ore grades in Q3 • Development ongoing to increase mining fronts, operational flexibility and access to higher-grade areas • Expansion to 130kt/year • Feasibility study to start by the end of 2024, with first concentrate produced in 2028 • Royal Gold area of interest includes expanded production from operating Zone 5 mine and Mango NE deposit


 
8ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Operator Updates3 Wassa • Reserve life extends through 2028 • Mining of potentially economic material in the Southern Extension could add multi-decades to mine life Great Bear • Preliminary Economic Assessment results • 12-year initial mine life, +500,000 oz gold/year in first 8 years • First production targeted for mid-2029 • Exploration, permitting and engineering work continuing Xavantina • Remaining $3.2 million exploration advance payment paid


 
9ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Q3 2024 Revenue * LBMA PM fixing price for gold, LBMA daily fixing price for silver, LME settlement price for copper. Gold Silver Copper Others AVERAGE METAL PRICES* $1,928 $2,474 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Gold $23.57 $29.43 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Silver $3.79 $4.18 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Copper +28% +10%+25% TOTAL REVENUE Q3 '23 Q3 '24 GOLD 76% Q3 2024 REVENUE BY METAL $193.8M $138.6M 9% 12% SILVER COPPER +40%


 
10ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Q3 2024 Financial Results • $193.8M revenue • $10.1M G&A • $36.2M DD&A, or $462/GEO2 • $1.2M interest expense • 18.3% effective tax rate • $96.2M net income, or $1.46/share • $96.6M net income, or $1.47/share, adjusted1 to exclude: • $(0.4)M, or $(0.01)/share – fair value change in equity securities • $136.7M operating cash flow


 
11ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 September 30, 2024 Liquidity • $0M debt at September 30, 2024 • $50M repayment made during Q3 • Approximately $1.1B of liquidity available: • No material financial commitments September 30, 2024 Amount (US$ M) Undrawn revolving credit facility 1,000 Working capital 116 Total available liquidity $1,116


 
12ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 2024 Guidance 2024 Guidance(i) January 1 – December 31, 2024 Total Sales: Gold 215,000 – 230,000 oz Silver 3.2 – 3.8 M oz Copper 14.0 – 16.0 M lb Other Metals $17.0 – 20.0 M DD&A $141 – 157 M Effective Tax Rate 17 – 22% i. Provided April 17, 2024; for additional detail, please refer to the press release “Royal Gold Provides 2024 Guidance for Sales, DD&A and Effective Tax Rate, and Update on Repayment of Outstanding Borrowings,” issued April 17, 2024.


 
13ROYAL GOLD, INC. | THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Endnotes 1. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are non-GAAP financial measures. See Schedule A to the accompanying press release dated November 6, 2024, for more information. 2. Gold Equivalent Ounces (“GEOs”) are calculated as reported revenue (in total or by reportable segment) for a period divided by the average LBMA PM fixing price for gold for that same period. 3. Certain information on this slide has been provided by the operators of these properties or is publicly available information disclosed by the operators.


 
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