Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
About Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
Overview
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. is a gold-focused streaming and royalty company providing upfront financing to gold mining companies in exchange for the right to purchase gold and other metals at reduced prices. Founded in 2008, Sandstorm has built a portfolio of over 225 streams and royalties, offering investors exposure to precious metals production without operational risks.
Operations
Sandstorm's portfolio includes streams and royalties on producing mines across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. The company has agreements with major producers including Yamana Gold, Lundin Gold, Equinox Gold, and numerous others. Sandstorm receives approximately 60,000-70,000 gold equivalent ounces annually from its producing assets with significant growth expected from development projects.
Strategy
The company's strategy emphasizes acquiring streams and royalties on high-quality assets through upfront financing arrangements, maintaining a balanced portfolio between producing and development assets, focusing on gold while maintaining exposure to silver and other metals, and delivering shareholder value through dividend growth and capital appreciation. Sandstorm targets junior and intermediate miners requiring growth capital.
Key Projects
The portfolio includes significant exposure to development projects including Hod Maden in Turkey, Greenstone in Canada, Santa Elena in Mexico, and numerous exploration-stage properties. Sandstorm benefits from production growth and mine life extensions at portfolio assets without additional capital investment, providing substantial leverage to gold prices and operational improvements.
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Quick Facts
- Ticker Symbol
- SAND
- Market Cap
- Small Cap
- Category
- Gold
- Commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, Canada
- Founded
- 2008
- Employees
- ~25
Operating Countries
Producing Assets
- •225+ streaming/royalty interests
- •Hot Maden (Turkey)
- •Greenstone (Canada)
- •Santa Elena (Mexico)
Development Assets
- •Numerous development interests
- •Global portfolio exposure
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