My Reflection on Having Hosted the 1st Montreal Mining Gala Event
Tailed for Young Investors and Students.
A little over a week ago, I had the pleasure of putting together and hosting the 1st Mining event in Montreal tailored with young Investors and Students in mind - The Montreal Mining Gala 2025.
We had a great turnout with over 80 people in attendance, and it was split between students and investors, 99% of them being under the age of 35 years old. This may just be the start of more events for the younger generations in Montreal.
On a side note, those in the industry who read this, don’t be shy to reach out to me. Would love to find a way to bring a more collaborative spirit at supporting and educating the next generations. My LinkedIn
Over the last several years, I have given a lot with time, energy and money in pursuit of building relationships, friendships, knowledge and wealth in the commodities and mining industry.
With time, as I gave more energy, studies and money to understanding the intricacies of the relationship between commodities and civilization, especially at a macro level, the more fascinated and driven to be a part of the industry I’ve become. I want to continue to be that bridge, and help transfer the incredible knowledge and opportunities that the industry and people in it have given me.
As I see it today, the mining sector has a fundamental responsibility—one it frequently neglects—to make certain that both the general population and, above all, the rising generation of investors truly grasp the industry’s essential role in the world they will inherit once the Baby Boomer generation steps aside, and eventually moves on from this world. Sadly this world moves beyond a single individual’s life and so will these industries. The last century of mining will most definitely not resemble the next 100 years to come. But there are still countless lessons to be learnt from the older generation about these vital industries, especially their cycles.
To the Millennial generation and younger, the thesis/story of commodities and mining must be said this way;
Commodities are the building blocks of civilization and mining is the primary input of energy needed by man to make civilization possible. We build, and we innovate with the very things we mine. The entire digital, AI and electrification of humanity’s next phase will only be possible so long as the necessary infrastructure is built. That demand must be matched by the necessary supply. This relationship moves in cycles, and the early phase of the 2020’s cycle has only begun.
Coming to the points I made at PDAC 2025 in Toronto in my presentation in the investor hall, was that our cultures and new generations have grown up merely benefiting from what those industries have done to provide the primary inputs that have allowed us to be this creative. The ability for man to bend and shape commodities to its needs, is incredible. We have only begun to demonstrate our mastery over commodities, including the opportunities for wealth to be made along side them.
Bringing it back to the Mining event I hosted recently, I had the pleasure of collaborating with the McGill Mining Club & Mi3 Communication to put this event together. I have seen Taha and Ariel, the President and Vp respectively, at several mining conferences since 2024. Clearly 2 young guys who enjoy this industry and hopefully continue to adding value as they’ve done.
As for the Keynotes who spoke at the event, I wanted to bring together significant local Montreal figures who have added incredible value in their work for the commodities and mining industries over the last several years.
When I reached out to Mario Drolet, Peter Krauth and Michael Gentile to be a part of this event for younger generations of investors and students, they all eagerly accepted. I could not have asked for better individuals who are locals from Montreal to give a presentation to the audience. They have added value to me, and I was happy to be able to give my generation and younger the opportunity to meet these incredible men that I have had the pleasure to meet, and build friendships.
For those who do not know who these gentlemen are, let me give you a small introduction to these individuals.
Mario Drolet, President & Founding Member of Mi3 Communications. They provide communication services for public companies, including access to one of the largest in-person investor networks of 20+ cities across Canada, which includes Panama City.
He is the author of the bestselling book The Great Silver Bull, which details silver’s historical role as money, why it is critical in technology, and how to build your silver investment portfolio to dramatically outperform inflation. He is also the author of the ‘SilverStockInvestor Newsletter’ - Subscribe here to his newsletter. Peter is a well recognized and respected precious metals expert that is a frequent guest on many large Youtube channels, and presenter/keynote at investment and mining conferences around the world.
Michael Gentile, Founding Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager at Bastion Management. Before founding BAM, Michael was Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Formula Growth Ltd for over 17 years. Michael co-managed the FG Alpha Fund (US SMid equity market neutral) between 2012 and 2018, co-managed the FG Focus Fund (US SMid long short strategy) between 2014 and 2018. Since leaving FG in 2018, Michael has been very successful investing in the gold sector also acting as Strategic Advisor and Director for several companies in the natural resource sector. You can also find Michael featured as a guest on countless YouTube Channels.
For those who would want to collaborate on future events, and/or have ideas, please reach out.
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Well done, Nic! 👏