Conversations with Minera Alamos Part 2: The Art of Discovery Investing with Willem Middelkoop

Willem Middelkoop has been an early investor in many exploration stories and ultimate takeovers. As a private investor, he started investing in companies that had made significant (commodity) discoveries in 2005. This makes him one of the pioneers in “Discovery Investing”. Willem is also the author of seven books on economics and financial markets. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of the London economic think tank OMFIF. Willem is the founder and major shareholder in Commodity Discovery Management B.V., the manager of the Commodity Discovery Fund and is ultimately responsible for the investment policy.

Doug Ramshaw is a senior executive and corporate director with more than 20 years of experience in the mineral resource sector. His work has focused on mineral project evaluation, M&A and business development strategies supporting corporate growth. Mr. Ramshaw previously worked as a mining analyst for an independent brokerage firm in London, UK and has served in various executive capacities for a number of publicly listed junior resource companies. He sits on the board of Great Bear Resources. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Geology from the Royal School of Mines.