Mining Stock Education

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Brian Leni interviews Michael Samis of SCM Decisions. The discussion delves into the intricacies of discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling, focusing on its applications in the mining industry. Key topics include the differences between static and dynamic DCF models, how to effectively deal with risks like metal price fluctuations, jurisdictional considerations, and inflation. Michael shares insights from his 35-year career in mining engineering and valuation, offering practical advice for both seasoned investors and newcomers on utilizing these models to evaluate the economic potential of mining projects. They also discuss the significance of real options and the importance of accurate cash flow risk assessment in making informed investment decisions. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Guest Introduction: Michael Samis 00:31 Understanding Discounted Cash Flow Modeling 02:10 Static vs. Dynamic Cash Flow Models 05:51 Application of Dynamic Models in Exploration 14:54 Challenges and Risks in Modeling 17:42 Learning and Resources for Investors 25:25 Importance of Dynamic Modeling in Modern Markets 32:47 Financing and Joint Ventures Insights 39:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Michael’s website for course info: https://scmdecisions.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This interview was not sponsored. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE’s owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Bill Powers and Brian Leni offer firsthand tips on how to confidently speculate in junior mining stocks in their monthly MSE episode. They discuss key insights gleaned from the past month of MSE interviews. They share the top books to read for new mining investors as well as books all speculators should know. The pair chat about investor psychology behind bubbles and lazy speculation. Other topics engaged are the role of life financings and warrants in Canadian markets, issuer confidentiality agreements, how Bill was recently conned, deal flow sources, Ecuador as a mining jurisdiction, geo-politics impact on small-caps and much more. Listen to these two full-time mining speculators share insights and reflect upon your own approach to junior mining speculation! 0:00 Introduction 1:08 June MSE interviews insights 4:44 Mega-pump psychology 6:48 “Fear is a rational response to laziness” 9:32 FOMO vs Fear of loss 11:30 Warren Buffett 14:07 Management believability 18:01 Lumina Gold & Ecuador 22:01 Life financings 24:20 Warrants 34:07 Confidentiality Agreements 36:21 Must-read books 41:15 Bill was conned 45:46 Geo-political impact on small-caps 49:43 Deal-flow Download Howard Mark’s “You Bet” memo that Bill referenced: https://www.oaktreecapital.com/docs/default-source/memos/you-bet.pdf?sfvrsn=785dbe65_8 Brian’s website: https://www.juniorstockreview.com/ Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/MiningStockEdu Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Pro Investor David Erfle believes “gold stock weakness should be bought.” David shares his top three performing gold and silver junior mining stocks in this MSE episode. He also provides commentary on recent precious metals and miner price action and discusses how he has managed his portfolio over the past month. David Erfle is a self-taught mining sector investor. He stumbled upon the mining space in 2003 as he was looking to invest into a growing sector of the market. After researching the gains made from the 2001 bottom in the tiny gold and silver complex, he became fascinated with this niche market. So much so that in 2005 he decided to sell his home and invest the entire proceeds from the sale into junior mining companies. When his account had tripled by September, 2007, he decided to quit his job as the Telecommunications Equipment Buyer at UCLA and make investing in this sector his full-time job. David founded the Junior Miner Junky subscription-based newsletter in April, 2017 and writes a weekly column for precious metals news service Kitco.com, whose website attracts nearly a million visits every day. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Gold and silver price action 6:25 Junior mining laggards 13:00 Developer “sweet spot” 17:20 Biggest gainer 21:15 Second winner 25:03 Third winner 27:01 SpinCo wisdom 30:00 Stealth gold bull David’s website: https://juniorminerjunky.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE’s owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, shares his extensive experience in portfolio allocation within the natural resources and precious metals markets. Discussing his personal investment strategies, Rule emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own risk tolerance, time preference, and goals. He shares anecdotes about his successful and challenging investments, including his interactions with industry icons like Eric Sprott and Adolf Lundin. The conversation covers various topics such as the current state of natural resources, the impact of geopolitical tensions on the markets, and the importance of thorough research and patience in speculative investments. Rule also provides insights on the upcoming Rule Investment Symposium, offering a comprehensive view of what attendees can expect. Overall, this episode is a deep dive into the nuances of mining stock investing, enriched with practical advice and personal experiences from a seasoned expert. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Insights on Portfolio Allocation 05:04 Contrarian Investments and Risk Management 10:28 Junior Resource Company Management 14:54 Impact of Global Conflicts on Resource Markets 18:45 The Role of Luck in Investing 20:41 Optionality in the Gold Market 24:46 Production and Expansion Strategies 27:25 Overcoming Fear in Investing 31:41 Preview of the Rule Investment Symposium 36:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Rule Symposium July 7-11 in Boca Rotan, FL: https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/rick-rule-symposium-2025-ccha?via=mse If you would like Rick to review your mining stock portfolio reach out to him at: https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com/ Rule Investment Media YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RuleInvestmentMedia Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Kenorland Minerals CEO Zach Flood stated: “The success of the deep drilling at Regnault continues to underscore the immense untapped potential of the Frotet Project. These results not only confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralisation on the R11 veins, but also highlight the increasing scale of the system. Regnault remains open in multiple directions and we believe we are still in the early days of what could be a much larger gold discovery.” Kenorland looks to identify gaps in exploration maturity within prospective districts based on large scale compilation and integration of geological, geochemical and geophysical data. Kenorland’s management team and advisors have extensive experience in project and target generation from continent-wide area selection to deposit scale exploration across the globe. Combining the team’s extensive exploration experience with an integrated approach places Kenorland in an optimal position to generate shareholder wealth through JV partnerships, generated royalties, equity positions and new discoveries. https://www.kenorlandminerals.com/ TSXV: KLD | OTCQX: KLDCF | FSE: 3WQ0 0:00 Intro 0:50 Frotet expansion holes: “immense untapped potential” 4:37 Frotet 4% NSR value increasing 10:59 South Uchi: “there’s a gold system there” 13:34 Staking new ground 17:10 Executive philosophy 19:53 Final thoughts Press release discussed: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/2025/06/kenorland-reports-high-grade-intercept-of-30-41-g-t-au-over-6-70m-from-120m-step-out-on-deep-r11-vein-set-at-frotet-project-quebec/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor Kenorland Minerals pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. Bill Powers owns no Kenorland shares at the time of this publication and will not initiate a position within five trading days of this publication. Kenorland's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE’s owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Lisa Davis, CEO of PearTree Financial, explains flow-through financing trends that mining investors must know. PearTree Financial is Canada’s largest exploreCo funder. The discussion highlights various topics including the common misconceptions about flow through financings, the mechanics of charitable financings, and potential soon-coming changes in the sector. Lisa provides an overview of Peartree Financial's contributions since 2007 in structured flow through financing, emphasizing their philanthropic roots and their significant impact on Canadian exploration projects. Insights from the recent Mining Investment Conference of the North in Quebec City are shared, as well as the role of government support and the growing interest in critical minerals. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities within junior mining stocks, the influence of international investors, and practical aspects of flow through financing structures. 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Peartree Financial 1:45 Insights from the Mining Investment Conference 10:56 Understanding Charitable Flow-Through Financing 22:02 Challenges and Misconceptions in Flow-Through Financing 29:59 Future of Financing in the Resource Sector 35:54 Contact Information https://peartreecanada.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Strategic resource investor Michael Gentile believes junior mining stocks will see a rerate higher as they are “entering the market recognition phase.” He offers a wide range of junior mining stock investing advice and analysis in this discussion with Bill Powers at The Mining Event in Quebec City on June 4th, 2025. From 2003 to 2018 Mr. Gentile worked as a professional money manager at Formula Growth Limited, an independent investment management firm established in Montreal in 1960 with a long-term track record of creating investor wealth. While at Formula Growth his main sector focus was the mining and natural resource sectors. In 2012, Mr. Gentile became the co-manager of the Formula Growth Alpha Fund, a market neutral hedge fund focused on small to mid-cap equities. From 2011 to 2018 the Formula Growth Alpha Fund became one of the largest market neutral funds in Canada, growing its assets under management to over $650 million by the end of 2018. In October 2018, Mr. Gentile retired from full time money management in order to be able to spend more time with his family. Subsequently, he remains a very active investor in the mining space owning significant stakes in several small-cap mining companies and is currently a strategic advisor to Radisson Mining Resources (TSX.V: RDS) and a board member of Roscan Gold Corporation (TSX.V: ROS) and Northern Superior Resources (TSX.V: SUP). 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Michael’s roles at conference 2:35 “Market recognition phase” 3:15 Investor advocacy 4:21 Vetting executives 7:53 Reject most junior miners 10:06 Exit strategy 11:33 Lying executives 13:10 Reasonable compensation 14:58 Director selling stock 15:59 Management discount or premium 17:54 Deal entry 19:30 NorthIsle Copper and Gold 22:01 Arizona Metals 23:54 Silver bull market Michael’s LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michael-gentile-01028552 Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Ed Baer, CEO of DNA Gold Corp and seasoned expert in the mining sector, shares invaluable insights from his 30+ years in the industry. He reveals how he transformed a company from $38M to over $400M, emphasizing the common pitfalls retail investors face. Baer discusses the intricate relationship between gold prices and junior mining valuations, the impact of local dynamics in investment decisions, and the necessity for due diligence and ethical governance in resource companies. Plus, he offers a unique stock pick that could intrigue savvy investors.

Bill Powers and Brian Leni offer junior mining insights in their monthly MSE episode. Brian shares his top stock and explains why it is the biggest position in his portfolio. Bill explains a big mistake. And both Brian and Bill converse about the many nuances of speculating in junior mining stocks. Some topics covered are jurisdictional due diligence, insider ownership analysis and how to make investing decisions. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Lifestyle co. “investing” 3:31 LIFE financing 5:31 Sector broken? 8:46 Alaska or Yukon? 13:45 New jurisdiction due diligence 19:51 Brian’s #1 junior mining stock 29:02 Low insider ownership 35:34 Initial due diligence 38:28 Mistakes 46:18 Marketing 53:19 Macro Brian’s website: https://www.juniorstockreview.com/ Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/MiningStockEdu Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Kenorland Minerals is an MSE sponsor. Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Tim Clark, CEO of Fury Gold Mines, shares his insights on the strategic investment from Agnico Eagle, a leading global gold producer. He highlights the significance of the Committee Bay project in Nunavut, detailing plans for an accelerated drilling program that could tap into the Arctic's exploration potential. Clark discusses the importance of geological assessments, the financial backing from Agnico, and upcoming drilling initiatives. He also touches on the broader market dynamics in mining, particularly regarding the demand for gold and rare earths.