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Crypto Giant Tether Acquires Controlling Stake in Gold Mining Royalty Firm


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Recording date: 25th June 2025

Compass, episode 20

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has acquired a 37.8% stake in Elemental Altus Royalties Corp, marking a significant development for the mining royalty sector. The transaction, executed at $1.55 per share through purchases from La Mancha and another shareholder, and grants Tether the right to acquire up to 51.8% of the company.

The investment brings unprecedented financial firepower to the mining space. Tether generates over $5 billion annually in cash flow from its $100+ billion in deposits, which are invested in U.S. treasuries yielding 4-5%. To contextualize this scale, Tether's annual revenue is five times larger than Franco Nevada's $1 billion revenue, positioning it as a potentially transformative force in mining sector capital allocation.

This move aligns with Tether's hard asset philosophy and anti-fiat currency stance. The company already operates a gold-backed stablecoin and holds approximately seven tons of physical gold, making mining royalties a logical expansion area. Importantly, Tether retained Elemental's existing management team, including CEO Frederick Bell and CFO David Baker, signaling a disciplined approach focused on fundamental value creation rather than aggressive growth at any cost.

The market response has been positive, with Elemental's stock price rising from $1.55 to $1.80 following the announcement. Industry observers believe this could trigger broader rerating of mid-tier royalty companies as cryptocurrency-derived capital enters the sector. The transaction represents potential crossover between cryptocurrency and precious metals investors, both sharing anti-fiat currency philosophies.

For the mining industry, this development addresses persistent capital constraints and introduces substantial new liquidity. The investment likely represents the beginning of Tether's mining sector involvement, with potential for additional investments across the value chain as the company seeks hard asset exposure for its massive cash flows.

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