Archive for October, 2008

Something to Consider

October 31, 2008

I had a late meeting today with the management of Donner Metals (DON-TSX-V $.09). They’re a client of mine. I must also tell you that I have no better friend in the junior resourcer business than company Chairman Dave Patterson ( so I’m highly bias but proud of it).Their latest press release shows what real [...]

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Hello from Vancouver

October 31, 2008

Spent the last two days meeting with companies, financiers, financial advisors, etc. In over twenty years in and around the junior resource market, I’ve never seen more gloom and lack of any real optimism among industry players. There’s little doubt that severe damage has occurred and there will be no quick fixes. I’ll discuss this [...]

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Hello from Vancouver

October 29, 2008

It takes about a day to get here and of course it’s raining. Things are tough in town right now. I saw a few stock promoters on the corners with signs that said, “Will work for financings”. I hope to see some of you at the conference Saturday. I will be spending the next two [...]

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Happy Days Are Here Again – NOT!!!

October 28, 2008

I’ve sin Father…again! (watched CNBC-TV with the sound on again). The last 90 minutes of trading brought back memories of happier days at Wall & Broad St. Harry’s may actually have a patron or two tonight who won’t be drinking just to drown their sorrows. If the gitty picture looked familar, you’re right. We saw [...]

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Politics, Religion and Other Mens Wives

October 28, 2008

When I started in the financial services industry 25 years ago, my sales manager told me if I want to get new clients don’t speak about politics, religion and other men’s wives. Because I have never really listened to that advice, I’m going to bring up a topic that just may become another concern for [...]

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