With the price of gold rising to variable but generally escalating levels, our global focus has turned golden. Speculation is running rampant on whether gold is merely an asset class appreciating due to fundamental forces or if there are graver implications for the future of the global economy. As the president of a gold exploration company, there is no doubt that the trajectory of my industry’s popularity is ever increasing as gold is the global topic du jour. This shimmering spotlight offers me the opportunity to set the record straight on the distinct differences between gold mining and mineral exploration companies.
