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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 20, 2009
 
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 May 20, 2009, Royal Gold, Inc. announced calendar 2009 reserve updates and production forecasts from its royalty operators.  The information contained in the press release dated May 20, 2009, 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 May 20, 2009

 
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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 21, 2009

 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

99.1
Press Release dated May 20, 2009

 
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