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Chris Thompson is the President and Director of Equity Research at eResearch. He is a Professional Engineer and CFA Charterholder with a MBA in Investment Management and over 15 years of experience in software development, FinTech, telecommunications, and information technology. Since 2009, he has worked in the Capital Markets in Equity Research, M&A Investment Banking, and Consulting in various sectors.

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PDAC 2025 Keynote Speakers Address Mining’s Future

February 27, 2025 Chris Thompson Analyst Articles, Deals, Mining - Ag Minerals, Mining - Base Metals, Mining - Battery Metals, Mining - Industrial Minerals, Mining - Other Metals, Mining - Precious Metals, Mining - REE, Mining - Uranium, PDAC

The PDAC 2025 Convention, taking place in Toronto from March 2-5, features a keynote program covering four key themes: Commodity Outlook, Mining Industry Outlook, Technology & Innovation, and Discovery of the Year. Industry leaders, including BHP’s CEO Mike Henry and veteran investor Eric Sprott, will discuss the metals demand for 2050, trends in Canadian mining, and the impact of AI and satellite technology on exploration. The Discovery of the Year session will highlight the Onto copper-gold discovery in Indonesia. [more]

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Royal Gold Expands Portfolio with Acquisitions of Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper

July 14, 2025 Chris Thompson Analyst Articles, Deals, Globex Mining, Mining - Base Metals, Mining - Battery Metals, Mining - Other Metals, Mining - Precious Metals, Sailfish Royalty

Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) will acquire Sandstorm Gold (TSX: SSL | NYSE: SAND) and Horizon Copper (TSXV: HCU) in transactions valued at approximately US$3.5 billion and $196 million, respectively. The deals are expected to close in late 2025 and will significantly expand Royal Gold’s streaming and royalty portfolio to 393 assets, including 80 producing properties. The company anticipates a 26% increase in gold equivalent output and an 87% revenue mix from precious metals. The acquisitions align with a broader trend of consolidation and diversification in the mining royalty space amid rising demand for gold and copper. [more]

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NEW UPDATE REPORT – Strategic Financing Fuels Silver Bullet Mines High-Grade Silver Mine Development in Arizona and Idaho

December 31, 2024 Chris Thompson Analyst Articles, Deals, eR Reports, Mining, Mining - Base Metals, Mining - Battery Metals, Mining - Industrial Minerals, Mining - Precious Metals, Silver Bullet Mines

We have written a 10-page Update Report on Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (“SBMI” or “the Company”) (TSXV: SBMI | OTC: SBMCF). The Company continues advancing its high-grade silver projects in Arizona and Idaho. Recent updates include strategic financing initiatives, ongoing Super Champ development, and underground progress at the Washington Mine. SBMI is focused on leveraging operational improvements and targeted exploration to generate near-term revenue while resolving safety issues at the Buckeye Mine. The Company expects revenue from Super Champ in early 2025, supported by optimized milling at its Globe, Arizona, facility. It recently announced a $1.5M private placement to fund these efforts, emphasizing SBMI’s commitment to unlocking value across its portfolio. We maintained a Speculative Buy rating on SBMI and a one-year Price Target to $0.20. [more]