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SUBSEQUENT EVENT
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
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13.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

Phoenix Gold

 

RGLD Gold owns the right to purchase 6.30% of any gold produced from the Phoenix Gold Project until 135,000 ounces have been delivered, and 3.15% thereafter.  The Phoenix Gold Project is located in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, and operated by Rubicon Minerals Corporation (“Rubicon”).  The Company’s carrying value for its stream interest at Phoenix Gold is $75.8 million as of December 31, 2015.

 

On January 11, 2016, Rubicon provided an updated geologic model and mineralized material statement for the Phoenix Gold Project, which included a significant reduction in mineralized material compared to previous statements provided by Rubicon.  Rubicon also announced that they are evaluating strategic alternatives, including merger and divestiture opportunities either at the corporate or asset level, obtaining new financing or capital restructurings.

 

A significant reduction in mineralized material, along with recent decreases in the long-term metal price assumptions used by the industry, are indicators of potential impairment.  The Company is currently evaluating the updated geologic model and mineralized material statement in an effort to properly assess the recoverability of our carrying value.  The Company’s technical evaluation will include a detailed review of the geological model and mineralized material statement by internal and external qualified personnel.  Other factors under consideration by the Company as part of its recoverability analysis include any developments with respect to Rubicon’s stragetic alternatives, which may have implications on RGLD Gold’s $75 million security interest on the assets of the Phoenix Gold Project.

 

The Company anticipates that it will conclude its technical evaluation of the revised geologic model and mineralized material statement prior to the release of our financial results for the period ended March 31, 2016.  Upon completion of our evaluation and upon consideration of any strategic developments with Rubicon or the Phoenix Gold Project, the Company could determine that an impairment in the near future is necessary.