Dave Erfle, Editor of the Junior Miner Junky joins us to discuss the recent major news in the gold sector: the merger between Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining. 

This transaction, with an implied market cap of around $8 billion Canadian, will potentially create a company producing nearly a million ounces of gold annually. While the deal is perceived positively by Equinox shareholders due to potential cost reductions and increased production, Calibre shareholders are less enthusiastic given the lack of a premium offer and rising costs. 

The discussion covers the implications of this merger, market trends, and potential long-term benefits and risks, including the possibility of divesting riskier assets and attracting institutional investors. Dave also analyzes the overall market environment, the potential for future mergers, and how investors should navigate these changes.

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