Episode 82: Forward-looking statements & Wits 2.(no)

This week's episode sets the stage for the Northern Miner's month-long focus on outlooks and forecasts heading into 2018. (5:00) Matt tackles Scotiabank's "Top Themes for 2018" (8:02) courtesy of portfolio strategist Vincent Delisle, which lays out the case for gold and oil heading into the new year. Scotia discusses the state of the U.S. dollar, Canadian small-cap equities, and an "equity-over-bond preference" strategy for 2018. Meanwhile, Lesley's back with a brand-new edition of the Geology Corner. (12:05) This episode deals with the Novo Resources (TSXV: NVO; US-OTC: NSRPF) recent woes at its high-profile 7,600-sq.km Karratha gold project in Western Australia. Lesley digs into the company's "revised geological model," and what it means for the project moving forward. Novo stated in a Nov. 24 press release that after “careful review of sample consistency, integrity and recovery” the company intends to review other options for collecting bulk samples from drilling. Our Sponsor Spotlight (27:09) for the week features PwC partner Marelize Konig, who discusses the firms annual Art of Mining and Vision to Reality competitions. She alos talks about the impact innovation has had on PwC's business. Bonus: Matt rants about company disclosure, compliance, and securities regulators. (20:40) Articles referenced: Novo shares drop on sampling woes, revised geological model: http://www.northernminer.com/news/novo-shares-tumble-sampling-woes-purdys-reward/1003791713/ Garibaldi’s Golden Triangle discovery disappoints: http://www.northernminer.com/news/assays-garibaldis-discovery-disappoints/1003791691/ Facts ‘n’ figures: ICSG says copper production declining: http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/facts-n-figures-icsg-says-copper-production-declining/1003789486/ Video: Progressive Mine Forum 2017: www.northernminer.com/news/progressi…am/1003790631/ Music Credits: "Exciting Trailer" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Isolated" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/