Albert Lu is the founder and president of Luma Financial, an investment advisory firm focused on long-term growth for client portfolios — achieved through a long-only, diversified strategy incorporating a wide range of asset classes, including equities, bonds, and precious metals.

Joe joined Brent Cook as co-editor and analyst of Exploration Insights in December 2015 and transitioned into being the sole editor a couple of years later. Previously, he had spent six years as Senior Mining Analyst at Haywood Securities and Canaccord Genuity in Vancouver, six years as Director of Strategic Planning, Corporate Development at Newmont Mining (Denver), and over two years as Senior Market Analyst/Commodity Trader at Phelps Dodge (now Freeport McMoRan, Phoenix).

He holds a BSc in Geology (1988) from the University of Alberta, an MSc in Geology and Mining (1997) from James Cook University (Queensland), and an MSc in Mineral Economics (2003) from the Colorado School of Mines.

Kody Penner is a Tahltan First Nation member and mining professional with experience across major and junior mining companies, Indigenous governance, and capital markets. He currently serves as the VP, Corporate Development for Nations Royalty.

Michael has been a top-ranked mining equity analyst for the past 19 years covering mining companies at all stages of development. Michael co-founded Agentis Capital Mining Partners in 2019 and had a previous nine-year career with Macquarie Capital Markets, where he was Managing Director and Team Head, Mining Equity Research, Canada. Prior to that, Michael co-founded Rubicon Minerals as a new explorer (1996 – 2005) which he helped build into a top-ranked mineral exploration company. Michael’s previous experience also includes roles with various senior mining companies including Lac Minerals, Minnova, Falconbridge, and Cominco.

Michael has a B.Sc.(Geology) from the University of British Columbia and an M.Sc.(Economic Geology) from Laurentian University. He is a past president of the 5,000+ member Associate for Mineral Exploration (AME).

Mr. Coles brings 20 years of mining leadership experience, having served as CEO for multiple resource companies. His earlier career in investment banking with UBS and Cadence shaped his expertise in capital markets and complex financing strategies.

Mr. Fronk co-founded Seabridge Gold in 1999 and has served as the CEO since that time. He is a graduate of Columbia University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering and a Master of Science in Mineral Economics.

20 yrs of expertise in the capital markets, mineral exploration, and development sector with a focus on enhancing shareholder value. He has served as CEO, Director Exec. Chairman and been instrumental in creating awareness for undervalued companies.

Mr. Rosmus is the Founder & CEO of Goliath Resources. He has over 25 years of investment banking experience as well as lead on over 30 M&A transactions. Mr. Rosmus holds an MBA from The University of Western Ontario – Richard Ivey School of Business.

Thomas Mumford, PhD, P.Geo, leads discovery and growth at Scottie Resources. With 15+ years of exploration experience and an AME BC award recipient, he is driving a pipeline of opportunities aimed at expanding and strengthening the Scottie story.