UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

ROYAL GOLD, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-13357		84-0835164
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

1660 Wynkoop Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO		80202-1132
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 303-573-1660

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On April 30, 2008, Royal Gold, Inc. announced calendar 2008 reserve updates and production forecasts from its royalty operators. The information contained in the press release dated April 30, 2008, is incorporated herein by reference and is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1		Press Release dated April 30, 2008

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		Royal Gold, Inc.
		(Registrant)
		By:		/s/ Karen Gross
		Name:		Karen Gross
		Title:		Vice President & Corporate Secretary

Dated: May 2, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

99.1		Press Release dated April 30, 2008