Mining Stock Education

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers sits down with strategic resource investor and returning guest Dave Lotan. Broadcasting from his summer home in Ontario, Dave shares his extensive expertise on junior mining stocks, emphasizing the importance of understanding market cycles, capital flows, and government policy impacts on natural resources investments. He reflects on specific mergers and acquisitions within the sector, provides analysis on the impact of government interventions, and discusses the nuanced strategies around investing in small-cap mining stocks. Dave also addresses the significance of relationships and boots-on-the-ground research in his investment approach while offering a candid perspective on the competitive nature of resource investing. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Insights on Junior Mining Cycles 01:53 Understanding Capital Flow in Resource Sectors 03:29 Gold Sector Cycles and Investment Strategies 08:55 Government Policies and Their Impact on Resource Investments 17:06 AI in

A unique and often overlooked way to profit through investing in the junior resource sector is by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities. These opportunities occur stunningly frequently in the sector and provide the astute investor with a lower risk avenue to consistently make high returns in an otherwise volatile sector. In this interview, Jayant Bhandari of Anarcho Capital Inc. explains how to profit from arbitrage in junior mining stocks. Jayant is one of the foremost voices in junior resources teaching about and lifting up arbitrage opportunities within the sector. Previously, he has worked for well-known natural resource investors Doug Casey and Frank Holmes. Currently, he advises institutional investors regarding investing in the junior mining sector. This interview is a must-listen for savvy investors and was originally broadcasted on MSE in June 2017. 0:00 Intro 3:05 How Jayant came to focus on junior mining stocks 4:10 Why Jayant focuses on arbitrage opportunities 4:54 Why arbitrage occur

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers interviews private investor Sultan Ameerali, who delves into his investment journey with junior miner Minera Alamos (TSXV:MAI; OTC: MAIFF). Sultan discusses the rationale behind his initial investment into the company in 2018 and the factors that led to his decision to recently sell the stock. The conversation highlights the importance of developing and understanding your investment process, not falling in love with management, keeping watch over your ego and the risks associated with balance sheet issues in the junior mining sector. Both Sultan and Bill explore the balance between upside potential and downside risk, offering valuable insights for thoughtful investors in the mining sector. 00:00 Introduction to Mining Stock Education 00:45 Guest Introduction: Sultan Am 01:24 Initial Investment in Minera Alamos 02:59 Challenges and Setbacks 03:54 Recent Developments and Decisions 06:44 The Permitting Halo and Financing 08:41 The Transformational Acqu

Fury Gold Mines offers investors multiple gold discovery “shots on goal.” Drill results from the Committee Bay project, funded by Agnico Eagle, and the Sakami gold project are due within the next 60 days. In this episode, SVP Exploration Bryan Atkinson and CEO Tim Clark provide an update on Fury Gold Mines many projects across the portfolio, including the first drill hole at Sakami which yielded an intercept of 41.5m of 1.23 g/t gold. Sponsor: https://furygoldmines.com/ Ticker: FURY Press Release discussed: https://furygoldmines.com/fury-intercepts-41-5-metres-of-1-23-g-t-gold-at-sakami-gold-project-in-quebec/ 0:00 Intro 0:43 Sakami project intercept: 41.5m of 1.23 g/t gold 4:31 Committee Bay drilling 6:02 Multiple discovery “shots on goal” 8:35 Eau Claire project 9:59 Kipawa rare earths project 11:51 Lithium project 13:37 SG&A & share dilution rate 16:53 Investor feedback Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Spon

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers is joined by John Kaiser of KaiserResearch.com, who brings 40 years of industry expertise to discuss the current state of the junior mining sector. Kaiser shares that the sector is offering the most lucrative pricing he has seen in decades, highlighting the importance of discerning valuable opportunities amidst a plethora of less promising companies. The conversation delves into Kaiser's rational speculative model for evaluating mining stocks, the impact of geopolitical and economic factors on resource juniors, and current and future trends in both precious and critical metals. Kaiser also touches on his shift in newsletter business model to rely solely on subscriber support and addresses the challenges and opportunities facing junior miners in North America. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Current Value in the Junior Mining Sector 03:02 Rational Speculative Model Explained 04:32 Discovery and Valuation in Junior Mining 05:47 Challenges and Opportunities i

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, Bill Powers hosts Dr. Rob Stevens, author of 'Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials' and proprietor of MiningEssentials.com, to discuss the latest advancements in core scanning technology and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the process. Dr. Stevens explains the fundamental technologies behind core scanning, such as XRF, hyperspectral sensors, and LIBS, and their roles in capturing invaluable geochemical and mineralogical data. The discussion also covers how AI can improve geological targeting and predictability in exploration projects by interpreting large datasets effectively. Additionally, Dr. Stevens highlights the applications and advantages of core scanning for investors and elaborates on how it can standardize core logging, optimize sample prioritization, and better guide future drill holes. Finally, insights are shared on the ethical considerations and the tangible benefits that investors should be aware of regarding core scanning techno

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, Bill Powers and Brian Leni each share one of their ten-bagger losses. The duo delves into the intricacies of investing in junior mining stocks through their monthly MSE chat. They tackle a listener’s question about missed investment opportunities and discuss the importance of establishing and adhering to a sound investment process. Brian shares his reasons for passing on Filo Mining due to jurisdictional risks and contrasts it with his success in investing in AbraSilver. The episode also covers investment strategies, such as balancing risk and return and the differences between conservative and speculative approaches. They analyze market dynamics, including the challenges of opaque markets like rare earth elements, and discuss the significance of due diligence, valuation, corporate transparency, and management credibility. Additionally, the episode explores the importance of learning from investment losses to refine one’s process and the contrasting approaches betwee

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers interviews Don Durrett from GoldStockData.com. Don shares his experience in the mining stock sector, emphasizing his investment strategies and revealing how his investment in Crocodile Gold is turning into a 100-bagger. The discussion covers his views on various mining companies like Newmont, Agnico Eagle, and First Majestic Silver, and his thoughts on balancing risk with potential rewards in the mining sector. Don also provides valuable tips for evaluating mining stocks, highlighting the importance of strong projects, management teams, and having an investment edge. 0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 0:44 Analyzing Newmont's Q2 Earnings 3:04 Investment Strategies and Market Predictions 17:47 Mid-Tier Producers and Success Stories 21:13 Developer Checklist and Investment Criteria 24:10 Management Teams and Path to Production 27:29 Takeovers and Market Positioning 31:43 Trading Strategies and Stock Selection 32:28 Avoiding the OTC Pinks and Understa

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers welcomes Ivan Bebek, Chair and CEO of Coppernico Metals, as they discuss the latest updates on the company's flagship Sombrero project in Peru. Ivan shares details about the ongoing efforts to obtain permits and advance the project, highlighting the potential large-scale drill targets identified. Additionally, Ivan reveals the company's strategy to acquire new copper and gold exploration projects in the USA, aiming to balance and accelerate their portfolio as the market for junior mining companies appears poised for growth. Key topics include the status of current and upcoming permits, the broader land package at Sombrero, and the company's financial outlook. Sponsor: https://coppernicometals.com/ TSX:COPR; OTCQB: CPPMF; FSE: 9I3 0:00 Intro 0:37 Sombrero 3:18 Near-term USA Gold asset addition 6:37 Expect COPR majority ownership with a quality partner 7:25 Catalysts 9:00 NYSE American uplist? 10:49 Working capital: 11-12mos 12:11 Corporate and ins

Pro Investor David Erfle believes “gold stocks still need to catch up to the gold price.” He provides commentary on recent precious metals and miner price actions, discusses how he has managed his portfolio over the past month and shares where he currently sees value. David Erfle is a self-taught mining sector investor. He stumbled upon the mining space in 2003 as he was looking to invest into a growing sector of the market. After researching the gains made from the 2001 bottom in the tiny gold and silver complex, he became fascinated with this niche market. So much so that in 2005 he decided to sell his home and invest the entire proceeds from the sale into junior mining companies. When his account had tripled by September, 2007, he decided to quit his job as the Telecommunications Equipment Buyer at UCLA and make investing in this sector his full-time job. David founded the Junior Miner Junky subscription-based newsletter in April, 2017 and writes a weekly column for precious metals news service Kitco.com,

“The entire theme undercurrent in this [recent] conference was national defense. We, the United States, are going to re-industrialize because we want to be self-sufficient in critical industries, be they national defense like drones or A.I. or critical materials like battery production, and I would argue that that narrative of national defense has now permeated the junior mining and the mining world as well,” Chris Berry, president of House Mountain Partners, shares in this MSE episode. The discussion with Chris revolves around the U.S. Department of Defense's investment in MP Materials and its implications for the rare earth and lithium markets. Chris highlights the significant shift towards national defense as a driver in the mining sector, the intricacies of rare earth pricing, and the potential of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). The episode also touches on the evolving narrative from net zero to national defense and the critical role of public-private partnerships in reestablishing the U.S. as a dominan

Kenorland Minerals CEO Zach Flood provides an update on the new gold discovery at the South Uchi project in Ontario, where Kenorland's maiden drill program confirmed a large footprint gold system. Zach highlights the company's unique prospect generator business model, talks about their partnership with Auranova Resources, and discusses upcoming exploration plans. This MSE episode also touches on Kenorland's strategic holdings, including significant positions in Auranova Resources and other marketable securities, and their ongoing projects with partners like Sumitomo, Centerra Gold, and Newmont. Kenorland looks to identify gaps in exploration maturity within prospective districts based on large scale compilation and integration of geological, geochemical and geophysical data. Kenorland’s management team and advisors have extensive experience in project and target generation from continent-wide area selection to deposit scale exploration across the globe. Combining the team’s extensive exploration experience w

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers talks with Matt Geiger of MJG Capital about the impressive performance of his fund, which has outperformed the S&P 500 over both five and ten-year periods. Matt discusses the fund's structure, investment strategies, and portfolio breakdown, including significant weightings in copper and precious metals. He also highlights the current landscape for royalty and streaming companies, the role of prospect generators in the market, and his approach to managing exits in the face of market volatility. The podcast provides valuable insights into the mining sector, investment strategies, and future market trends. 00:00 Introduction and Performance Overview 01:51 Market Trends and Predictions 06:14 Portfolio Breakdown and Strategy 09:20 Prospect Generators and Royalty Models 16:17 Recent Developments in the Royalty Space 25:12 Competitive Dynamics in the Royalty Sector 26:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Hard Rock Royalties 26:47 Prospect Generators: Criteri

"Each Seabridge Gold Share Represents $9,000 In-Situ Metal, Yet Trades for $16” says CEO Rudi Fronk in this MSE episode. Seabridge Gold presents an extraordinary tripartite value argument to investors claiming to offer: 1) more value per share than any other publicly traded metal producer; 2) the most gold per share of any public company; and 3) more copper per share than any other copper focused exploration and mining company. In this MSE episode, host Bill Powers interviews Rudi Fronk about his mining career, key lessons learned and the investment thesis behind Seabridge. Rudi recounts his early education in mining and finance at Columbia University, the lessons he learned from the multifold challenges faced by Greenstone Resources while he was at the helm, and how these experiences shaped his approach at Seabridge. He emphasizes Seabridge's guiding principles such as avoiding political risk, never building mines themselves, and focusing on gold ounce per share growth. The conversation also delves into two

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Brian Leni interviews Michael Samis of SCM Decisions. The discussion delves into the intricacies of discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling, focusing on its applications in the mining industry. Key topics include the differences between static and dynamic DCF models, how to effectively deal with risks like metal price fluctuations, jurisdictional considerations, and inflation. Michael shares insights from his 35-year career in mining engineering and valuation, offering practical advice for both seasoned investors and newcomers on utilizing these models to evaluate the economic potential of mining projects. They also discuss the significance of real options and the importance of accurate cash flow risk assessment in making informed investment decisions. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Guest Introduction: Michael Samis 00:31 Understanding Discounted Cash Flow Modeling 02:10 Static vs. Dynamic Cash Flow Models 05:51 Application of Dynamic Models in Exploration 14:54 Challenges and

Bill Powers and Brian Leni offer firsthand tips on how to confidently speculate in junior mining stocks in their monthly MSE episode. They discuss key insights gleaned from the past month of MSE interviews. They share the top books to read for new mining investors as well as books all speculators should know. The pair chat about investor psychology behind bubbles and lazy speculation. Other topics engaged are the role of life financings and warrants in Canadian markets, issuer confidentiality agreements, how Bill was recently conned, deal flow sources, Ecuador as a mining jurisdiction, geo-politics impact on small-caps and much more. Listen to these two full-time mining speculators share insights and reflect upon your own approach to junior mining speculation! 0:00 Introduction 1:08 June MSE interviews insights 4:44 Mega-pump psychology 6:48 “Fear is a rational response to laziness” 9:32 FOMO vs Fear of loss 11:30 Warren Buffett 14:07 Management believability 18:01 Lumina Gold & Ecuador 22:01 Life financings

Pro Investor David Erfle believes “gold stock weakness should be bought.” David shares his top three performing gold and silver junior mining stocks in this MSE episode. He also provides commentary on recent precious metals and miner price action and discusses how he has managed his portfolio over the past month. David Erfle is a self-taught mining sector investor. He stumbled upon the mining space in 2003 as he was looking to invest into a growing sector of the market. After researching the gains made from the 2001 bottom in the tiny gold and silver complex, he became fascinated with this niche market. So much so that in 2005 he decided to sell his home and invest the entire proceeds from the sale into junior mining companies. When his account had tripled by September, 2007, he decided to quit his job as the Telecommunications Equipment Buyer at UCLA and make investing in this sector his full-time job. David founded the Junior Miner Junky subscription-based newsletter in April, 2017 and writes a weekly colu

Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, shares his extensive experience in portfolio allocation within the natural resources and precious metals markets. Discussing his personal investment strategies, Rule emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own risk tolerance, time preference, and goals. He shares anecdotes about his successful and challenging investments, including his interactions with industry icons like Eric Sprott and Adolf Lundin. The conversation covers various topics such as the current state of natural resources, the impact of geopolitical tensions on the markets, and the importance of thorough research and patience in speculative investments. Rule also provides insights on the upcoming Rule Investment Symposium, offering a comprehensive view of what attendees can expect. Overall, this episode is a deep dive into the nuances of mining stock investing, enriched with practical advice and personal experiences from a seasoned expert. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Insights on Portfolio Allocation 05:0

Kenorland Minerals CEO Zach Flood stated: “The success of the deep drilling at Regnault continues to underscore the immense untapped potential of the Frotet Project. These results not only confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralisation on the R11 veins, but also highlight the increasing scale of the system. Regnault remains open in multiple directions and we believe we are still in the early days of what could be a much larger gold discovery.” Kenorland looks to identify gaps in exploration maturity within prospective districts based on large scale compilation and integration of geological, geochemical and geophysical data. Kenorland’s management team and advisors have extensive experience in project and target generation from continent-wide area selection to deposit scale exploration across the globe. Combining the team’s extensive exploration experience with an integrated approach places Kenorland in an optimal position to generate shareholder wealth through JV partnerships, generated royalties, equit

Lisa Davis, CEO of PearTree Financial, explains flow-through financing trends that mining investors must know. PearTree Financial is Canada’s largest exploreCo funder. The discussion highlights various topics including the common misconceptions about flow through financings, the mechanics of charitable financings, and potential soon-coming changes in the sector. Lisa provides an overview of Peartree Financial's contributions since 2007 in structured flow through financing, emphasizing their philanthropic roots and their significant impact on Canadian exploration projects. Insights from the recent Mining Investment Conference of the North in Quebec City are shared, as well as the role of government support and the growing interest in critical minerals. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities within junior mining stocks, the influence of international investors, and practical aspects of flow through financing structures. 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Peartree Financial 1:45 Insights from the