Investment Canada Approval Received, Sandstorm Reminds Shareholders of Voting Deadline for Upcoming Special Meeting

Core Points - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. has announced that Royal Gold Inc. has received all necessary government regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Sandstorm, including approvals under the Investment Canada Act, the Competition Act (Canada), and South African antitrust laws [1] - The completion of the transaction is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including shareholder approvals and the listing of Royal Gold's shares on Nasdaq, with an anticipated closing in early Q4 2025 [2] Company Information - Sandstorm Gold is a precious metals-focused royalty company that provides upfront financing to mining companies and receives a percentage of production from mines for their operational life. The company holds approximately 230 royalties, with 40 of the underlying mines currently in production [7]