Natural-resource investor since 1974; founded Global Resource Investments, which Sprott acquired in 2011 — he then served as President/Senior Managing Director of Sprott US Holdings until retiring in 2021. Now runs Rule Investment Media and co-founded Battle Bank. Focuses on sub-$1B market-cap resource issuers and has backed hundreds of junior mining financings; assets under discussion/management through associated vehicles have topped US$2B.
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- Global Resource Investments Ltd. — Founded and built into a resource-focused brokerage and advisory business; acquired by Sprott in 2011.
- Sprott Inc. — President & Senior Managing Director of Sprott US Holdings Inc. following the acquisition, until retiring in 2021; remained on the Sprott Inc. board until resigning in 2023; continues to hold a significant share position.
- Battle Bank — Co-founded with banking veteran Frank Trotter; serves as a board member. His current primary role.
- Rule Investment Media — Founded post-retirement; runs conferences and independent natural-resource investing education.
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