At a time when most investors chase gold’s record highs, one Australian geologist is turning heads with a bold but calculated focus on silver. In this powerful conversation from the inaugural Gold Coast Gold Conference, Brian Chu (Founder, Australian Gold Fund) interviews Andrew Barker, Chief Geologist at Maronan Metals: a company quietly holding one of the largest undeveloped silver-lead-copper deposits in Australia.
What sets this story apart?
Andrew isn’t just a geologist. He started as a finance student and went on to become a gold mining veteran, gaining hands-on experience at Barminco, Evolution Mining, and Northern Star. Now, he is applying that deep mining expertise to a massive exploration project near Cloncurry, QLD: a site with over 60 million tonnes of resource potential.
This isn’t just a technical deep dive. It is a look at:
Why silver remains underappreciated in Australia, and what’s about to change.
The economics of mining silver as a byproduct, and how Maronan is flipping that model.
Why now could be the most profitable time in a decade to develop a silver project.
A unique investment opportunity as global silver supply tightens, and local listings stay rare.
If you're tracking precious metals markets, curious about how geology meets investment strategy, or eager to understand what’s really happening beneath Australia’s surface, this is a must-watch.
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Learn why some of the smartest people in mining are quietly positioning for silver - not just gold.
Brian contributes his insights on precious metals and mining stocks via free and paid newsletters with independent publisher, Fat Tail Investment Research. You can learn about his work by visiting www.daily.fattail.com.au. Fat Tail Investment Research is part of The Agora, a renowned international financial solutions publisher.
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