Gold has attracted interest for millennia, and even today, investors like the idea of a physical store of value that can protect against the inflationary pressures that periodically plague monetary systems. With anticipated declines in its already low all-in sustaining cost structure, Goldcorp plans to focus on its most efficient operations to maximize profit even if gold prices don't improve from current levels. With a portfolio of 60 mines in areas such as Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Ghana, Royal Gold has extremely strong margin figures and has hit new records for revenue and cash flow in recent quarters.