We evaluated 10 exploration and junior mining companies using a weighted methodology: Discovery Potential (30%), Management Track Record (25%), Land Position (20%), Financial Position (15%), and Jurisdictional Quality (10%).
#1
Vancouver, Canada · Explorer · Founded 2020
Best Exploration TechnologyNYSE: IE
Using proprietary Typhon geophysical survey technology to make new mineral discoveries in the US. Founded by Robert Friedland with a track record of world-class discoveries.
#2
Vancouver, Canada · Developer · Founded 2007
Best Gold-Silver DevelopmentNYSE: SKE
Advancing the high-grade Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia. Former producing mine with exceptional grades being brought back to production.
#3
Vancouver, Canada · Explorer · Founded 2016
Best Copper-Gold DiscoveryTSX: FIL
Made one of the largest copper-gold discoveries of the past decade at Filo del Sol on the Argentina-Chile border. Continuous high-grade results expanding the massive deposit.
#4
Vancouver, Canada · Developer · Founded 2020
Best US Copper ExplorerTSX: ASCU
Advancing the Cactus and Parks/Salyer copper projects in Arizona. Brownfield development in a Tier One mining jurisdiction with permitted historical operations.
#5
Vancouver, Canada · Producer · Founded 2014
Best Explorer-to-ProducerTSX: LUG
Successfully transitioned from explorer to producer at the world-class Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador. One of the highest-grade gold mines globally.
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#6 Rupert Resources — Best Finnish gold exploration
7.4
#7 K92 Mining — Best PNG gold producer
7.2
#8 Great Bear Royalties — Best Ontario gold exposure
7.0
#9 Osisko Mining — Best Quebec gold explorer
6.8
#10 Artemis Gold — Best BC gold developer
6.6