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Sandstorm Gold Provides Updates on Its Portfolio Developments
SANDSandstorm Gold .(SAND) ZACKS·2024-12-02 17:40

Core Insights - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) is focused on enhancing value through its diversified stream and royalty portfolio, emphasizing quality assets and partnerships [1] Portfolio Updates - The Robertson mine, operated by Nevada Gold Mines (a joint venture of Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Corporation), received its final major federal permit on November 15, 2024, allowing it to proceed with production expected to start in 2027. Sandstorm Gold holds a net smelter returns royalty on this project [2][3] - Lundin Mining, operator of Brazil's Chapada mine, has optimized operations, reducing mining costs by 46% compared to 2022. Sandstorm Gold has a copper stream agreement with Lundin Mining for this mine [3] - SSR Mining Inc., operator of the Hod Maden project, is advancing the project with 10.9millionspentinQ32024.SandstormGoldhasa2.010.9 million spent in Q3 2024. Sandstorm Gold has a 2.0% NSR royalty and a 20% gold stream on this project [4] - Entrée Resources Ltd. has begun underground development at Oyu Tolgoi Lift 1 Panel 1 in Mongolia, involving 212 meters of lateral development [5] - Entrée also reported positive drilling results at the Hugo North Extension, confirming high-grade intervals and mineralization continuity. Sandstorm holds a metals stream agreement with Entrée for this site [6] - Equinox Gold Corp. plans to resume mining at the Aurizona Piaba pit in Q4 2024 after a halt due to heavy rains. Sandstorm Gold has a sliding scale NSR royalty on this pit [7] - Serabi Gold plc updated its Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Coringa gold project, indicating improved production and mine life. Sandstorm Gold has a 2.5% net smelter returns royalty on this project [8] Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, Sandstorm Gold reported a 10% year-over-year revenue increase to 45 million, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company achieved earnings per share of 2 cents, compared to break-even earnings in Q3 2023 [9] - Sandstorm Gold's shares have increased by 17.2% over the past year, while the industry has grown by 25.7% [10] Total Return Performance - Since December 4, 2023, Sandstorm Gold has shown a total return performance of 50.9%, compared to the Mining-Gold Market's growth of 25.7% [11]