DENVER, COLORADO. AUGUST 31, 2005:
ROYAL GOLD, INC.(NASDAQ:RGLD; TSX: RGL) today announced that its Board
of Directors has declared its fourth quarter dividend of US$0.05 per
share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 21, 2005, to
shareholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2005. The
Company has paid dividends since 2000.
Royal Gold is a precious metals royalty company engaging in the
acquisition and management of precious metals royalty interests. Royal
Gold is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market System, under the
symbol "RGLD" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the symbol "RGL."
The Company's web page is located at www.royalgold.com .
Aug 31, 2005