Gold price set for biggest weekly jump in 13 months on haven demand
The precious metal has surged around 30% so far this year, supported by healthy central bank buying.
Franco Nevada reported an adjusted net income of US$21.4 million or 18-cents per share for the first quarter, a 157% increase over the adjusted net income of US$8.3 million or 7-cents per share for the first-quarter 2010.
Net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $21.2 million or 18-cents per share, which included a $5.6 million gain, $6.5 million in forex losses and $1.7 million in losses recorded from the equity accounting of Franco’s investment in Gold Wheaton prior to the acquisition, which closed on March 14, 201
