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PDAC 2025 - Mining Industry Keynote - Eric Sprott
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PDAC 2025 – Mining Industry Outlook Keynote – Eric Sprott

March 3, 2025 Chris Thompson

At PDAC 2025, Eric Sprott shared his investment philosophy, emphasizing value recognition, patience, and navigating market inefficiencies. He criticized major banks’ shorting practices, citing global regulatory failures, and highlighted gold and silver’s potential amid ongoing market manipulation. Sprott discussed investment strategies, stressing due diligence in resource analysis and undervalued mining stocks. With gold nearing $3,000 and bullish long-term forecasts, he sees opportunities in metals like manganese for solid-state batteries. He advised mining professionals to embrace risk and research deeply. His insights provide a roadmap for navigating the mining sector’s volatility and identifying overlooked value in resource investments. [more]

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PDAC 2025 – Investment Leaders Forum – Rick Rule is Looking to Write Cheques

March 2, 2025 Chris Thompson

The mining investment landscape is shifting, and veteran investor Rick Rule sees opportunity. Speaking at PDAC, he emphasized that only a fraction of the 3,000 junior miners are worth investing in, urging investors to focus on management expertise, clear project objectives, and high-quality assets. He highlighted opportunities in Tier 1-bound deposits, high-quality producers like Agnico Eagle, and royalty and streaming companies. Rule also noted that single-asset producers are prime for consolidation as major mining companies seek growth. His core message: invest in quality teams, overlooked commodities, and projects with long-term potential despite prevailing market sentiment. [more]

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PDAC 2025 – Commodity Outlook Keynote – Mike Henry of BHP

March 2, 2025 Chris Thompson

BHP CEO Mike Henry outlined a bold vision at PDAC 2025, emphasizing the rising global demand for critical minerals and the investment opportunities ahead. With the world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, demand for copper alone is projected to increase by 70%, requiring significant exploration and innovation. He stressed the importance of policy reforms to maintain global competitiveness and highlighted BHP’s commitment to sustainability and local partnerships. He positioned BHP as a leader in shaping the future, ensuring that the mining industry remains essential to global infrastructure and economic development in the decades to come. [more]

2024-02-14 PDAC - Mining in Canada North
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Exploring Canada’s North: Mining Companies to Watch at PDAC

February 14, 2024 Chris Thompson

Discover the untapped potential of Canada’s North at the PDAC 2024 conference, where mining companies showcase their contributions to the global economy and green energy transition. This region, rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and gold, faces unique challenges, from environmental impacts to logistical hurdles. PDAC highlights the importance of sustainable development, Indigenous partnerships, and innovative solutions to these challenges. Join industry leaders, government officials, and Indigenous communities in discussions that shape the future of mining in the Arctic, ensuring responsible resource development and environmental stewardship. We highlight 11 companies currently operating or exploration in Canada’s North that you can meet this year at PDAC 2024. [more]