What would it have been like for explorers back in the 19th century when they stumbled across large mineralised systems? The thrill. The excitement. The opportunity of a lifetime! Dr. Jonathan Bell may well be revisiting the steps taken in history with a new discovery in Greenland which is fast becoming a target for mining activity. In this podcast Jonathan discusses the different approach that Greenfields has taken to sourcing their financing - Crowdfunding. A must listen for anyone looking to diversify their spread of investors during capital raising for stock exchange listing.[1:00] What is a mining incubator?
[1:30] Uncertainty.
[1:50] Copper staining all over the place with significant grades and no one there. Are we seeing two sedimentary copper basins?[2:30] Survivorship bias
[3:15] The Greenfield Exploration Team[4:20] Going down the well trodden path OR go down the less walked path[5:00] Crowdfunding vs Private Placements[5:30] Reporting and ASIC regulatory guidelines
[5:48] What sort of updates do investors get? Continual updates[6:00] JORC reporting and Greenfields stance[6:40] IS there resistance? Just curiosity. Traditional investment channels still have their place.[7:10] Reaching the spread requirements for a ASX listing.[7:30] Raising private capital is incredibly difficult. Crowdfunding is a way to knock on many doors.
[8:00] Start-ups as the growth engine of the economy.Once again - thanks to our Executive producer Trixi Olfield for her effort in putting this podcast together. A big shout out to Matt Bennito from Link Force for allowing us to record in your sound proof offices.If you want to hear more and keep up to date with Jonathan Bell you can find more information here. Please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review so that we can spread the amazing stories that make up our industry.Seasons greetings from the WASM Alumni Team.