Sandstorm Gold Ltd (SAND) saw its stock price jump 5.94% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a significant rise in gold prices. The surge in SAND's stock comes as spot gold extended its gains, climbing nearly 3% to reach $3,071.76 per ounce.

Sandstorm Gold Ltd, a gold royalty company, stands to benefit considerably from rising gold prices. As a royalty and streaming company, Sandstorm provides upfront financing to gold mining companies in exchange for the right to purchase a percentage of their future gold production at a predetermined price. When gold prices increase, the company's profit margins on these agreements typically expand, making its business model particularly sensitive to movements in the precious metal's market price.

The dramatic rise in gold prices, which have reached new record highs, is likely driven by various factors including geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and a potential weakening of the U.S. dollar. For companies like Sandstorm Gold Ltd, this bullish gold market presents an opportunity for increased profitability and potentially higher valuations. Investors appear to be positioning themselves to capitalize on this trend, as evidenced by the strong pre-market movement in SAND's stock price.