For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Brent Cook from Exploration Insights. One of the first conferences I went to since joining the business was a mining and resources conference back in 2011 and 2012 during the natural resources bull market. During that time, I was meeting a lot of experts in the field, and the one person I gravitated towards most was my guest on today's show, Brent Cook. Geology is not an exact science, and picking the right company that has a promising resource can be difficult. It helps learning from geologists who analyze and look at these rocks on a daily basis. Brent has been in the business for a long time and has seen a lot of rocks.The goal for this episode is to get a general understanding of the mining and junior mining sector, the business itself, opportunities when investing in junior mining companies, his criteria, tips to analyzing mining results and PEA's, and more.In this episode, Brent and I discuss the following topics:- His background and how he got into the mining and junior mining space- Overview of the junior mining sector. Why is space important and why he is so focused here?- How the business of mining, natural resources work. Brief history on the significance of metals as both a currency and industrial good- Cyclical nature of resources industry- His advice for those who don't have that geology background-Describes the opportunities when investing in junior mining companies. Different stages for these companies- His criteria when looking at a potential investment in a junior mining microcap company- Tips to analyzing mining results and PEA's- Characteristics should beginning investors look out for in mining management - both positive and negative- What investing experience he learned from the most- Resources that helps him when doing research and due diligence- Advice for new MicroCap investors looking at mining and junior mining industryFor more information about Brent Cook and Exploration Insights, please visit: https://www.explorationinsights.com/Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetMicroCapRobert Kraft on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyKKraftSubscribe to the Planet MicroCap Podcast:iTunes: https://apple.co/2xdaQcYStitcher: https://bit.ly/2YjL9mQPlayer.FM: https://player.fm/series/2501033Subscribe NOW to SNN Network: http://bit.ly/1Q5YfymNew videos are added almost every day to the SNN Network channel sharing fascinating stories and companies from the Small-, Micro-, and Nano-Cap stock market.Get more Stock News Now:Website: http://stocknewsnow.com/Follow Stock News Now: https://twitter.com/StockNewsNowLike Stock News Now: https://www.facebook.com/SnnInc/Follow Stock News Now on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoc...Follow Stock News Now on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/StockNewsNowStockNewsNow.com, The Official MicroCap News Source, is a microcap financial news portal that features news and insights from the microcap and emerging growth financial community. StockNewsNow.com is a multimedia destination hub for information about microcap and emerging growth public and private companies, market events, news, bulletins, stock quotes, expert commentary and company profiles that feature user-generated video, SNN-produced video like SNNLive CEO video interviews, Wall Street Views, SNNLive Newscasts, as well as, MicroCap Review magazine articles, guest submissions, and the latest news and headlines from MicroCap companies. Users can engage directly and share the information provided through social media.Follow the companies YOU want to know more about; read and watch content from YOUR favorite microcap, emerging growth financial experts; register to attend financial conferences of YOUR choosing; find microcap and emerging growth financial professionals that YOU may be looking for - all here on StockNewsNow.com.Any information provided by the SNN Network YouTube channel is for general information only and must never be considered a substitute for professional advice. SNN Network makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on our channel. SNN Network may at any time and in our sole and absolute discretion remove, change or replace the information available on our channel, including comments.SNN Network is not liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on our channel, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.SNN Network disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of views expressed by other YouTube users.Any links to other websites are provided as a convenience and SNN Network encourages you to read the privacy statements and terms of use of our site and any third-party websites.