About Deals Podcast with Lucho Saenz and Paola Rojas
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In this podcast, we analyse trends in commodities, related deals and news, where investors may uncover opportunities in mining and metals, with monthly episodes.
Synergy Resource Capital is a boutique investment and corporate advisory firm focused on natural resources and technology, and based in Sydney.
This Time, it’s Just Fear Across the Markets (no FOMO left!)
Investors face various forms of fear, particularly in the context of current macroeconomic conditions. In this episode we emphasize the importance of understanding both macro and micro fears, and how they can impact investment decisions, and the significance of maintaining a strong mindset and consistent investment strategies to navigate market volatility effectively.
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Disclaimer: Opinions and materials presented are not investment or financial advice and are intended for informational and educational purposes only; please consult a financial advisor before investing. Please assume stocks/companies mentioned publicly are held and/or clients, and our content may contain affiliate links. By reading or sharing this, you agree to our full disclaimer.
31 Mar 2025
Turning FOMO Into Your Investment Superpower
Today, we talk about FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in investing. It can lead to poor investment decisions, we've all been there. As investors, we must focus on our own strategies rather than getting caught up in market trends driven by FOMO, and find ways to learn from past experiences to prepare for future investment opportunities.
Let's connect
@paola_rojas on X (https://x.com/paola_rojas)
Keen on the energy transition and metals?
Get weekly insights (https://paolarojas.blog/newsletter/)
Disclaimer: Opinions and materials presented are not investment or financial advice and are intended for informational and educational purposes only; please consult a financial advisor before investing. Please assume stocks/companies mentioned publicly are held and/or clients, and our content may contain affiliate links. By reading or sharing this, you agree to our full disclaimer (https://paolarojas.blog/disclaimer/).
6 Mar 2025
Is This the Future for New Mines? Let's Talk About Scale in Mining
In this episode, we discuss the current state of the mining industry, focusing on copper demand driven by electrification and the rise of electric vehicles. We explore the role of small-scale mining in meeting supply needs and the changing investment landscape. The conversation also touches on market predictions for copper prices and the importance of attracting generalist investors to the sector.
Your hosts, Lucho Saenz and Paola Rojas.
TODAY'S GUEST/S
Jay Chmelauskas | Camino Corporation
Former CEO of start-up to production companies Jinshan Goldmines Corp. (China), now China Gold International; Rheominerals (Nevada); and merged Western Lithium Corp. with Lithium Americas Corp. (Nevada and Argentina). Over 25 years of experience as an executive and geological engineer in the mining and industrial sectors.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:42 Demand Catalysts and Trends in Copper
13:37 Big vs small-scale production
23:04 Small-scale example: Camino Corp TSXV:COR
33:28 Where is this all leading to?
RESOURCES MENTIONED
https://www.mining.com/copper-industr...
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In this podcast, we discuss mergers and acquisitions in mining and metals alongside the main trends in the sector with a special interest in the commodities that fuel the energy transition and technology.
Synergy Resource Capital is a boutique investment and corporate advisory firm focused on natural resources and technology, and based in Sydney.
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DISCLAIMER
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Opinions and materials presented are not investment or financial advice and are intended for informational and educational purposes only; please consult a financial advisor before investing. Please assume stocks/companies mentioned publicly are held and/or clients, and note that our content may contain affiliate links. Full disclaimer: https://ow.ly/z45V50UTPH3
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