Angela Harmantas | SmallCapPower | January 21, 2016: The annual Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) brings hundreds of executives together to debate the major resource issues facing companies. And while the mood might not be the greatest given the market environment, we’ve identified four companies that could stand out at this year’s event.
Fission Uranium Corp. (TSX: FCU) – Uranium has been the black sheep of commodities for far too long, so logic would indicate that fortunes could turn in its favour, right? That will certainly be on people’s minds at VRIC this year, as a panel of uranium executives and experts debate whether the uranium meltdown is over. Dev Randhawa, Chairman and CEO of Fission Uranium, will be on the panel, and it should be interesting to hear his thoughts in light of the good start FCU has had to 2016 as its share price hit 82 cents after languishing in the 60-cent range during the back half of 2015.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX: FR) – Day Two of the conference is all about silver, which is another metal that has mostly been ignored by investors of late. Few people seem to be going long on silver just yet, but watch out for comments from First Majestic’s President and CEO Keith Neumeyer, who is speaking on behalf of the silver producer. Mr. Neumeyer’s other company, First Mining Finance Corp. (TSXV: FF), is quickly acquiring gold companies since its inception last April.
Africa Oil Corp. (TSX: AOI) – This time last year, oil producers were much better off than they will be at the start of VRIC 2016. There will certainly be a lot to discuss at the “Why Oil & Gas?” panel on Day One. Africa Oil has fared better than many of its peers in 2015, as the Company farmed out a number of assets rather than sell equity, and CFO Ian Gibbs’ comments will likely encourage a lively discussion.
Kaizen Discovery Inc. (TSXV: KZD)– There is a new generation of mining executives making a name for themselves in the industry, and a significant portion of VRIC 2016 will feature three names in particular discussing their respective companies. Kaizen Discovery is leveraging CEO Matthew Hornor’s long-standing ties with strategic partners in Japan into a series of moves in the mining industry, including a recent financing of a gold project in Peru. New blood often leads to new ways of thinking, so watch for his insights into the Company’s future.
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