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

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