Martin Raffield is the CEO of Royal Gold, Inc. He has a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has over 30 years of experience in mining operations around the world. Before stepping into the CEO...

Martin Raffield is the CEO of Royal Gold, Inc. He has a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has over 30 years of experience in mining operations around the world. Before stepping into the CEO role in September 2023, he served as the Vice President of Operations at Royal Gold, where he focused on both underground and open-pit mining. His career includes significant roles at various companies, such as Harte Gold Corp and Golden Star Resources. In terms of compensation, Raffield's total for 2023 reached about $1 million, largely driven by performance metrics connected to mining output and environmental goals. He has been proactive in the stock market, demonstrating this by trading stock valued at nearly $930,000 in September 2024, which shows confidence in the company's direction. He stepped into the role following the retirement of his predecessor and has immediately faced the challenge of continuing Royal Gold’s growth in the competitive mining sector.

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Martin Raffield

CEO of Royal Gold

Education

Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

October 20, 1968 - 56 years ago

CEO of Royal Gold for

1 year 8 months (Sep 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Vice President, Operations at Royal Gold

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Martin Raffield

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Tom Palmer

CEO of Newmont

2023 Compensation

Stock

$9.44M

Salary

$1.44M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$65.35K

Total Holdings

$12.25M

Holdings

See how much did Martin Raffield make over time.

As of September 2024, Martin Raffield's trading history shows significant activity in Royal Gold's stock, with values fluctuating between approximately $375,000 to over $930,000 throughout the past year. Notably, in March 2024, he executed trades valued at about $762,000, the...

As of September 2024, Martin Raffield's trading history shows significant activity in Royal Gold's stock, with values fluctuating between approximately $375,000 to over $930,000 throughout the past year. Notably, in March 2024, he executed trades valued at about $762,000, the highest recorded amount during this time frame. His stock holdings have seen steady growth, reflecting the company's performance and suggesting confidence in its future. Raffield's investments also align with the company’s compensation philosophy, which emphasizes long-term growth and stockholder value. As of now, he holds stock equivalent to roughly 1.0 times his salary, indicating an alignment with the company's performance standards and growth potential.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

RGLD @ $155.09

Insider Trading

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RGLD

1,219 shares

RGLD

Mar 1, 2025

Received

RGLD

3,070 shares

RGLD

Feb 27, 2025

Received

RGLD

3,690 shares

RGLD

Mar 1, 2024

Received

RGLD

180 shares

RGLD

Sep 14, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Martin Raffield make over time.

In 2023, Martin Raffield's total compensation at Royal Gold, Inc. amounted to around $1 million. His pay package included a base salary of $415,000, performance bonuses of $294,000 determined by key output metrics, and additional compensation related to retirement and insurance contributions. A notable aspect of his payment structure is the performance-based bonus linked to critical measures such as mining production and environmental goals, reflecting the company's focus on sustainability. The breakdown of his compensation strategy shows a clear aim to attract and retain talent while aligning management's interests with shareholders. Since becoming CEO in September 2023, his compensation has been designed to encourage maximum output and integrity in business practices, which are essential in the competitive mining industry.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.01M

Salary

$415.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and reward high-performing individuals while aligning management's interests with long-term stockholder value.

Bonus

$294.00K

Board Justification

Short-term incentive based on performance metrics including Gross GEO Production, Net GEOs in Reserves and M&I Resources, Adjusted Cash G&A Expense, ESG Achievements, and Business Integrity for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Other

$37.22K

Board Justification

Includes employer retirement plan contributions, life and disability insurance premiums, and long-term disability insurance premiums for the year 2023.

Restricted Stock

$268.53K(2.22K RSAs)

Board Justification

Restricted stock awards (RSAs) that vest ratably over three years based on continued service, granted on March 2, 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include Gross GEO Production, Net GEOs in Reserves and M&I Resources, Adjusted Cash G&A Expense, ESG Achievements, and Business Integrity.

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