About Andrew

Experienced private investor in the mining and commodities sectors. I look for long term growth companies, with a strong management team in tier 1 jurisdictions.

Mining Review 13th October 2024

Mining Review 13th October 2024

A quiet week for news of substance from our watchlist companies.

Capricorn Metals announced production was still on track for guidance after a recent weather event. Thesis Gold announced the comletion of a drill program, and Cartier Resources mobilized a drill rig to commence one. Continue reading

Why I sold Aris Mining This Week

Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS)

Aris Mining has been a good investment for me, up around 50% in a few months, helped by a healthy rise on the gold price of course.

I sold the stock this week on the back of the Colombian government’s new mining law, which introduces uncertainty, and I don’t like uncertainty when I’m investing my own money. Continue reading

Mining Review 14th July 2024

Mining Review 14th July 2024

A disastrous week for Calidus Resources shareholders as the mine is put into care and maintenance, and all looks lost for investors.

Victoria Gold is holding its own despite having two million tons of leach pad strewn around the bottom of a mountain in the Yukon. Continue reading

Mining Review 7th July 2024

Mining Review 7th July 2024

It’s been a bad couple of weeks or so for a few mining companies, with some investment changing news coming out of the blue.

Firstly Red Pine admitted their drill results has been “manipulated” over a number of years by the then COE, then Victoria Gold suffered a catastrophic collapse of it’s heap leach pad in Canada, and then Calidus Resources, a producing gold miner, called in the administarators. Continue reading

Mining Review 16th June 2024

Mining Review 16th June 2024

A mildly positive week for gold and precious metals as the long running saga of when will the US cut rates this year continues, with an immediate cut looking out of the question currently.

New from our watchlist was dominated by G Mining Ventures and West Red Lake Gold Mines, with two news items each, but others stole the show. Continue reading

Mining Review 26th May 2024

Mining Review 26th May 2024

Gold Road Resources is the subject of some bid rumour speculation in Australia, with Gruyere JV partner Gold Fields’ name being mentioned amongst others.

Aris Mining now owns 51% of Soto Norte in Colombia, Impact Minerals reported they are financed to complete the Lake Hope pre-feasability study, and West Red lake Gold Mines reported more decent gold intercepts. Continue reading

West Red Lake Gold Clarifies Madsen Has Resources, not Reserves

West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSX.V: WRLG)

Announced today that, as a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Company is issuing the following news release to clarify certain information.

In an email circulated on behalf of the Company, certain disclosure was made regarding mineral reserves. The Company retracts such statements. Continue reading