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Podcast: Mining Stock Education
Episode: Why Major Miners Outsource Exploration and What Investors Should Know with Dr. Rob Stevens (Ph.D.)
Description: 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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