0:35 - Are gold companies actually making money?3:16 - Top criteria for picking a junior mining stock4:25 - Jurisdictional risk6:36 - Top mining companies10:05 - M&A vs. exploration
Expanded margins have created an optimal environment to invest in miners, but investors should still watch for jurisdictional risks, including the inability for miners to access their sites due to the ongoing pandemic, said Brent Cook, founder of Exploration Insights.
"If the company can't get to site, that drops them down in terms of our interest," Cook said.
Cook's top picks for mining companies include Bluestone Resources (TSXV: BSR.V), Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSXV: WHN.V), and Clean Air Metals (TSXV: AIR.V).
Brent Cook is an independent exploration analyst with over 30 years of experience in both property economics and geology evaluations. Brent received a BSc in Geology from Utah State University in 1978. As a seasoned geologist, Brent's knowledge spans all areas of the mining business from the conceptual stage through to detailed technical and financial modeling related to mine development and production. He has worked in over 60 countries and in virtually all geological environments, analyzing and providing commentary on proposed mine sites. Brent started Exploration Insights in 2008. In addition to his role as Co-editor since December 2015, he continues to advise funds and companies.?EUR<