British gold mining company Nativo Resources has announced the adoption of Bitcoin as part of its treasury reserves, effective July 24, 2025. The London-listed miner will blend Bitcoin allocations with its existing gold reserves in a dual-hedge strategy aimed at combating inflation and fiat currency depreciation. Executive Chair Christian Yates stated: "With concerns mounting around fiat currency depreciation, rising global debt, and inflation, we believe both gold and Bitcoin will strengthen as inflation hedges."
The company has partnered with digital asset custodian Copper.co to securely manage its Bitcoin holdings, allocating free cash flow toward the cryptocurrency. This strategic shift coincides with the restart of Nativo's Peruvian mining operations and positions it as the first UK gold miner to integrate Bitcoin into corporate reserves. Yates emphasized this move "future-proofs our treasury" amid evolving financial landscapes.
This decision mirrors earlier corporate Bitcoin adoptions by MicroStrategy and Tesla, which historically triggered short-term market volatility. Analysts suggest Nativo's pivot could accelerate Bitcoin's recognition as "digital gold" and inspire similar treasury diversification among traditional mining firms, though regulatory scrutiny may follow.