DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD; TSX:RGL) has appointed Jamie
Sokalsky to the Company’s Board of Directors effective August 20, 2015.
Mr. Sokalsky will be a new addition to Royal Gold’s Board, now comprised
of eight members, seven of whom are independent.
Mr. Sokalsky brings more than 30 years of senior management experience
to Royal Gold’s Board, including finance, capital markets, corporate
strategy and project development. He is the former Chief Executive
Officer and President of Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) and the
former Chairman of the Board of Probe Mines, Ltd. Prior to being
appointed CEO at Barrick, Mr. Sokalsky served as its Chief Financial
Officer. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Pengrowth
Energy Corporation and Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited, and is Chairman of
the Board of Probe Metals, Inc. Mr. Sokalsky earned a Bachelor of
Commerce degree (Honors) from Lakehead University and holds a Chartered
Professional Accountant designation.
William Hayes, Chairman of the Board, commented, “Jamie’s finance,
capital markets, and corporate strategy expertise make him an impressive
addition to Royal Gold’s Board of Directors. His extensive industry
experience and strong network will complement our existing directors and
enhance Royal Gold’s Board through his unique perspective. We welcome
him to our Board and look forward to his insights and leadership.”
CORPORATE PROFILE
Royal Gold, Inc. is a precious metals royalty and stream company engaged
in the acquisition and management of precious metal royalties, streams,
and similar production based interests. RGI owns interests on 198
properties on six continents, including interests on 38 producing mines
and 25 development stage projects. Royal Gold, Inc. is publicly traded
on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “RGLD,” and on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “RGL.” RGI’s website is located
at www.royalgold.com.
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