SDG Index The table below highlights our direct and indirect contributions featured in this report. Direct contributions are those that we have influenced, whereas indirect contributions are those resulting from the carbon credits we purchased or Operator initiatives that we supported. The list also features SDGs that we believe link to key achievements from our Principal Properties. Topic Operator/Agency/Institution SDG Contributions Location in Report Carbon offsets Anew Climate 3 Offsetting Our Corporate Emissions, p. 58 8 12 13 15 Mining community contributions Project C.U.R.E., Needs Assessment, Wassa Mine 3 Mining Community Contribution Highlights, pp. 47 – 50 Project C.U.R.E., Toteng Clinic Container Delivery, Khoemacau Mine 3 Project Hope, Xavantina Mine 2, 4 Local community contributions United Way of Greater Toronto 11 Local Office Community Contribution Highlights, pp. 51 – 52 Food Bank of the Rockies 2, 10 Scholarships The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation 4, 10 Future Leaders in Responsible Mining Scholarships, pp. 53 – 54 Great Basin College Foundation 4, 10 Colorado School of Mines Foundation 4, 10 Montana Technological University Foundation 4, 10 South Dakota Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement 4, 10 University of British Columbia 4, 10 Academic Scholarship, p. 54 INTRODUCTION ABOUT ROYAL GOLD GOVERNANCE OUR PEOPLE OPERATORS AND COMMUNITIES INVESTMENT STEWARDSHIP APPENDICES Royal Gold | 2025-2026 Investment Stewardship Report 134

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