ECR Minerals to Invest Gold Revenue in Bitcoin

UK-based gold miner ECR Minerals will allocate up to 50% of its free cash flow to Bitcoin and top-tier crypto assets. The board emphasized long-term holding, FCA-compliant custody, and enhanced security protocols.

Bitcoin joins ECR’s treasury strategy

ECR Minerals, listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced a bold move to invest up to 50% of its free cash flow from gold mining operations into Bitcoin. Additionally, unused cash reserves may also be redirected into digital assets.

The decision was approved by the company’s board of directors as part of a long-term hedge strategy against gold price fluctuations.

Custodial security and risk controls

Importantly, the company has banned speculative trading and leverage-based crypto investments. ECR Digital, a subsidiary, will manage the holdings under strict security guidelines:

• Use of FCA-registered custodians;
• Multi-signature wallets requiring two board-approved signers;
• Cold storage solutions to prevent cybersecurity breaches.

Gold remains the core business

Nick Tulloch, ECR Minerals’ Chairman, said that the company’s Bitcoin strategy complements — but doesn’t replace — its primary focus on gold exploration and mining.

“Our Blue Mountain gold project in Queensland could generate cash flow to fund this digital asset strategy,” he said. “Money and payment systems are evolving — Bitcoin now plays a key role in global transactions.”