Gold Royalty Corp. has increased its royalty interest in the REN gold project in Nevada by acquiring an additional 0.1875% net smelter return royalty for $6.25 million, raising its total to 1.6875% NSR and 3.5% Net Profit Interest. The REN project, operated by Barrick Mining, is expected to start production in 2026 and reach full capacity by the end of 2027 with annual gold output forecasted at 140,000 ounces. The company also released its 2026 Integrated Report highlighting key assets and sustainability improvements, and announced its Capital Markets Day event on June 18, 2026, to discuss business strategy and portfolio updates.
Gold prices have fallen nearly 25% since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, underperforming as a safe haven asset. Barclays notes that gold is close to its fair value estimate of $4,150 per troy ounce, signaling a potential rebound. The bank...
The Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) provides exposure to large, profitable gold mining companies trading at significant discounts compared to the S&P 500. These miners maintain high profit margins around 31% and generate strong cash flows, remaining pr...
The SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) gained about 74% over the past year, driven by a broad rally in metals like copper, uranium, steel, and gold, fueled by rising demand linked to AI data centers and renewable energy infrastructure. However, after...
