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THE COMPANY
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
THE COMPANY  
THE COMPANY

1. THE COMPANY

        Royal Gold, Inc. ("Royal Gold", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our"), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of acquiring and managing precious metals royalties and similar interests. Royalties are passive (non-operating) interests in mining projects that provide the right to revenue or production from the project after deducting specified costs, if any.