Fund manager Josh Young reveals his newest oil stock pick and explains why oil bulls likely will win in 2025 in this MSE episode. Josh Young has been professionally investing in publicly traded oil and gas securities for nearly two decades, achieving benchmark outperformance as Bison’s CIO. Josh possesses a deep understanding of the E&P business model and operating environment, with notable experience as Chairman of Canadian E&P company RMP Energy (rebranded as Ironbridge Resources). Under Josh’s leadership, the company achieved a successful turnaround, outperforming peers and ultimately being acquired at a 78% premium. Josh is the author of numerous articles on oil & gas investments and is a frequent guest speaker at various energy industry conferences. Prior to Bison, Josh began his career as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms. He later worked as an investment analyst for a private equity fund and served as an energy investment analyst at a multi-billion-dollar single-family office, which was nominated as Institutional Investor’s Single Family Office of the Year in 2008. Josh holds a B.S. in Economics with honors from the University of Chicago. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Off- Shore Drilling's effect on US Production 4:41 Tariffs effect on Canadian Oil Companies 8:42 US Strategic Reserves 12:19 Higher oil prices vs cost of living 16:55 “Oil prices are so suppressed” 17:53 Peak US production? 23:11 Nat Gas Investments 26:30 New stock pick 32:00 Cash to Debt Ratio 36:08 Time to buy optionality in the oil market 43:30 Biggest lesson learnt last cycle 50:37 Bison portfolio biggest risk https://bisoninterests.com/ https://x.com/Josh_Young_1 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/

Fund manager Dave Kranzler reveals three junior mining stock picks in this MSE episode. He also discusses the impact of tariffs on the gold price and why the Federal Reserve recently paused rate cuts. Dave is the editor of the Mining Stock Journal. He returns to the program to provide his commentary on precious metals and reveal some junior gold stock picks. Dave holds an MBA from the University of Chicago with a concentration in accounting and finance. Over the years he has worked in various analytic and trading jobs on Wall Street. For nine years of those years he traded junk bonds for a large bank. For the past 16 years, Dave has been an avid student of the precious metals markets and steadfast proponent of holding physical gold and silver in one’s portfolio. Currently, he co-manages a precious metals and mining stock investment fund in Denver. Dave’s stated goal is to help people understand and analyze what is really going on in our financial system and economy. 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Tariffs and gold price 6:04 FOMC circus 9:17 USA mining boom? 13:00 Stock pick #1 18:03 Stock pick #2 24:21 Stock pick #3 31:35 Dave’s largest holding 36:10 Mining requires patience https://investmentresearchdynamics.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 None of the companies Dave mentions in this interview are MSE sponsors or owned by Bill Powers. 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/

Mining Equity Analyst Vukasin Pekovic shares his bottom-up approach to uncovering junior mining stock gems in this episode. Vukasin shares how he values junior miners, mitigates risk and views management compensation. He concludes by sharing several junior mining stock picks. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Where to deploy money? 3:15 Metal agnostic? 5:31 Jurisdictional risk 8:35 Valuing explorecos 12:19 Prospect generators 17:01 Risk Mitigation 23:03 Board of directors’ importance 28:50 $NEM sells Porcupine Complex to $DSVSF 30:53 Options Compensation 33:18 Mining stock picks 42:51 How to follow Vukasin Follow Vukasin at: https://x.com/VukasinPekovic Vukasin is an analyst with: https://independentspeculator.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. 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 reveals the small-cap success paradigm you must utilize before speculating in junior mining stocks. Bill explains the proper lens through which you must view speculative small-caps and shares stories from his past decade of investing in both private and publicly-traded junior resource stocks. 0:00 Intro 2:25 Best lens for speculative small-caps 5:17 No promoters, then no progress 8:40 Worst promoters 9:59 How promoters leverage 19:13 Potential causes of your downfall 21:45 What you MUST leverage for outsized gains How to Network Your Way into the Best Junior Mining Deal Rooms with Tommy Humphreys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udRH-wzgJ_8 How To Make Your First Million Dollars via Junior Mining Stocks with Bill Powers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMeCNMpyzKI Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningStockEdu Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Bill Powers is not a registered investment advisor. 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/

“Sentiment’s changed. I’ve got the bug,” shared pro junior mining investor Brian Leni. While pro investor David Erfle sees “incredible opportunities” in junior resource equities. Both Brian and David discuss current investor sentiment, resource sector opportunities, copper developers, lessons learned and promoter’s forward-looking statements. Bill Powers facilitates the discussion. 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Leni: “I’ve got the bug” 5:31 Notetaking is critical 11:43 Erfle: “Incredible opportunities” 16:35 Copper developers 22:09 O3 Mining take-under lessons 29:40 Promoters & forward-looking statements 34:25 Dave & Brian’s newsletters Brian’s website: https://www.juniorstockreview.com/ 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 None of the companies mentioned are MSE sponsors. 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/

In this episode, Dr. Rob Stevens teaches investors why major miners outsource exploration to junior mining companies. Dr. Stevens (Ph.D., P.Geo.) is a professional geologist and educator. He has trained numerous brokers, analysts, and investors in the basics of mineral exploration and mining via his training course. After teaching this course for many years, he eventually published its content in his book, Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials. 0:00 Intro 2:51 Types of funding 6:05 Why majors fund juniors 10:06 Advantages for juniors 13:39 Investment considerations 19:24 How to anticipate a major will finance a junior 22:45 Q&A with Bill Powers 29:56 Firsthand African mining observations To learn about Rob’s book and online training courses: https://www.miningessentials.com/ Rob’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mining-essentials Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This episode was not sponsored. MSE received no compensation to speak favorably of Rob Stevens’ book and has no revenue-sharing arrangement with Dr. Stevens. 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/

“We m*rdered the shorts,” Rick Rule boasts and tells how in this MSE compilation episode. Listen to Rick and numerous past MSE guests dating back to 2018 offer expert opinions regarding how they approach the idea of shorting junior mining stocks. 0:00 Intro 1:31 Should the uptick rule be reinstated? 11:13 Ideal junior mining short squeeze set up 16:26 Never short high-quality deposits 24:17 How to hedge a mining stock portfolio without shorting Follow Bill Powers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningStockEdu 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/

Mining investor Brian Leni forecasts a “fantastic 2025 resource sector led by precious metals.” He also explains why physical gold trumps bitcoin as a safe haven investment. Furthermore, Brian reviews his past successful 2024 year of resource investing after a tough previous two years in 2022-2023. 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Gold trumps Bitcoin 6:52 Bitcoin’s volatility favors traders 8:50 Gold investment thesis gaining strength 9:40 Brian’s 2024 portfolio review 12:44 Learning from experience 13:52 Control your emotions 16:07 Focus on knowing fewer companies well Brian Leni’s website: http://www.juniorstockreview.com/ Brian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Junior_Stock YouTube Playlist for New Mining Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SW96tD9Kdg&list=PLEk-3nAisq6z3BTO_g_M_tg7JoC-dAsP8 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/

In this MSE episode you will hear a compilation of timeless junior mining stock wisdom shared on the podcast over the past year by numerous sector experts. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Tips for profiting from the mining boom-bust cycle 5:04 Why you must master selling 7:08 What to watch out for after a big win 12:14 Good investment decisions put probability in your favor 14:46 Why most should not speculate in junior mining stocks 16:53 Advice on how to start developing your own network 26:25 What is more important to a junior: geology or management? Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningStockEdu 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/

Dr. Neil Adshead shares insights on how to find mining stock winners in this MSE episode. He is an economic geologist based in Vancouver, who incorporates his extensive theoretical and practical experience in mineral deposit geology, mineral exploration and mining into investment-related decision-making. After earning a Ph.D. in Economic Geology in 1995, he spent ten years working for Placer Dome subsidiaries – at the time, one of the largest mining companies in the world – in Canada, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. For the seven-plus years sandwiched between Placer Dome and Sprott, Neil worked as the Vancouver-based senior mining-exploration analyst for a San Francisco-based investment firm. Currently, he is a consulting analyst and fund manager. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Neil’s background 2:57 Turmoil in Mali 6:08 Capex Debt to Equity Ratios 9:14 Government funding mining 10:45 Fund managers & redemption risk 12:24 Open versus Closed End funds 13:41 Junior mining sector sentiment 15:13 Fund management biggest changes 19:51 Prospect Generator vs. true explorer 22:54 Worthless advisors? 24:48 “Luck does not exist” 26:09 Bullish copper & gold 27:38 Niche metals market 29:54 Stock picks 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/