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Precious Metals Royalty & Streaming Sector Shows Resilience; Indices Up in December 2025

The precious metals royalty and streaming industry closed December 2025 with positive momentum, as key subsector indices rose and top names delivered strong performance amid broader commodities strength. Investors are watching selective royalty firms gaining leverage to metal prices with comparatively lower risk than traditional miners.

📌 Key Facts

Sector Indices: The Precious Metals R&S Index rose ~3.98% in December, while the equally weighted index jumped ~7.70%.

Top Movers: Silver Crown Royalties led gains with a ~34.07% rise, while Vizsla Royalties saw milder declines.

Cash Flow Strength: Big players like Wheaton Precious Metals reported record revenues and robust operating cash flow amid strong metal prices.

Strategic M&A: Royal Gold’s integration of Sandstorm Gold and expansion into diversified royalty streams underscores industry consolidation and long-term growth focus.

Portfolio Moves: Other players executed share buybacks and asset acquisitions, signaling investor confidence and active portfolio optimization.

💡 Expert Insight
Royalty & streaming companies offer an attractive hybrid exposure—benefiting from precious metals price upside while typically carrying less operational risk than traditional miners. The December gains reflect both the metal price environment and the sector’s steady cash-generative model.

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