Denver-based Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) and its subsidiaries specialize in acquiring and managing precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests. The company's primary focus is on acquiring stream and royalty interests or financing projects in the production, development, or exploration stages, in exchange for stream or royalty interests. The metals include gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, and others. Royal Gold's stream and royalty interests extend across diverse locations, including the United States, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Botswana, and globally. Established in 1981, Royal Gold is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.