For any who are interested, this is the first publishing effort of our mining specialist, Brian Boutilier - who compiles all of the summaries in our mining database, and is an avid trader of these companies... Screening Precious Metal and Mining Companies When looking for miners to post on our database, or just selecting a company to consider investing in, I go through a two-stage process. First there are screening criteria (should I look at this company further?), and then I use selection criteria (do they warrant a write up or investment?). In this article, I will start by introducing you to my screening criteria. My first step is the company’s “abstract” on its home page. Most companies give you a somewhat hyped-up sense of who they are (to no great surprise). While this is not the whole picture, I do expect to gain a little insight on the company. I usually can find out what they do (producer, “advancer”, explorer), what they are exploring or mining (Gold, Silver, multi-mineral), and what the stock-ticker is for one or more exchanges. Sometime this abstract will let you know if they are expecting changes (“NI-43-101” reports, assays, drilling, increased reserves, increased production-rate etc). Finally, I would expect to find where they are located, (properties/projects) and why these projects have potential. Again, at this stage I want a snapshot of the company, to decide whether or not to consider them further. If my interest is still piqued, then I will delve into the company in greater detail... full commentary: http://www.bullionbullscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15440:screening-precious-metal-and-mining-companies&catid=48:gold-commentary&Itemid=131
