Royal Gold Nears Landmark Acquisition Votes That Could Reshape Precious Metals Sector

Royal Gold is approaching a pivotal shareholder vote that could trigger the most significant transformation in the company’s history. The specialized gold streaming firm has set October 9, 2025, as the date for investors to decide on two major acquisitions valued collectively at nearly $3.7 billion.

Shareholders will cast votes on the proposed $3.5 billion takeover of Sandstorm Gold alongside a separate $196 million acquisition of Horizon Copper. The combined transactions would substantially expand Royal Gold’s scale and diversify its portfolio of streaming and royalty assets.

Under the terms presented to Sandstorm Gold investors, each share would be exchanged for 0.0625 shares of Royal Gold stock. Should both deals receive approval, current Royal Gold shareholders would maintain approximately 77 percent ownership of the enlarged Read more...