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"MND's Costerfield delivered another solid quarter across all metrics." (5/15/13) Mandalay Resources Corp. - Benjamin Asuncion, Haywood Securities More >
"We favor SVL as it continues in 2013 with strong production numbers." (5/15/13) SilverCrest Mines Inc. - Philip Ker, PI Financial More >
"Drilling the remaining strike length could more than double INM's La Cigarra resource." (5/22/13) International Northair Mines Ltd. - The Gold Report Interview with Maria Smirnova More >
"BAR's Bug Lake zone has grown by 350m and remains open." (5/14/13) Balmoral Resources Ltd. - Erik Bermel, M Partners More >
"ROG's Burkina Faso deposit will be easy to mine, inexpensive to build and very profitable." (5/20/13) Roxgold Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Brent Cook More >
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- Allana Potash Corp.
- Aurizon Mines Ltd.
- Brigus Gold Corp.
- Clifton Star Resources Inc.
- Detour Gold Corp.
- Fire River Gold Corp.
- Goldcorp Inc.
- International Northair Mines Ltd.
- Northern Freegold Resources Ltd.
- Richfield Ventures Corp.
- St Andrew Goldfields Ltd.
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
Michael Fowler
Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd., has worked in the investment industry since 1987 as a base and precious metals mining analyst for numerous high-profile firms. His coverage list included the major North American gold mining companies, but is now focused on small- to mid-sized companies. Previously, Fowler worked as a geophysicist involved in mineral exploration for 10 years. He was involved in the discovery of the high-grade Cigar Lake uranium mine in Northern Saskatchewan in the early 1980s. Fowler holds a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield University, UK; a Master of Science in mineral exploration from Leicester University, UK; and a Bachelor of Science in geology with geophysics from Liverpool University, UK. He is a member of the Institution of Materials in the UK and a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Recent Interviews
Michael Fowler: The New Strategy for Adding Value to Junior/Midtier Gold (Hint: It's Not by Making Big M&A Deals) (1/30/13) 
A lackluster U.S. economy is creating a positive environment for gold, according to Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd. By calculating ounces-in-the-ground values and assessing risk, Fowler has concluded that the junior/midtier sector offers the best growth potential. He expects to see companies of all sizes try to control costs instead of looking for mergers and acquisitions to add value. Read on in this Gold Report interview for Fowler's take on companies that he believes fit the bill.
$2,000 Gold Will Soon Kickstart Mining Shares: Michael Fowler (8/17/12) 
The lack of excitement haunting the precious metals and mining shares markets over the past year is expected to change in the next few months, according to Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he explains why he expects gold to finally break through the $2,000/ounce barrier in 2013 and how this should affect the mining stocks that he covers. While share prices are generally low across the board now, Fowler tells us about a few of the ones that he expects to shine bright when the market turns.
The Gold Sector Is On Sale: Michael Fowler (3/21/12) Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon sees small- and mid-cap junior producers and developers as the "sweet spot" in the gold equities space, and provides a basket of names to consider in each space. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, he also shares his views on the irresponsibility of the "new paradigm" of large-scale financings now in vogue.
Recent Quotes
"SAS is one of the strongest small producers in the Abitibi." (5/10/13) St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"We continue to rate SAS a Speculative Buy." (4/12/13) St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"CFO announced an alternative processing method that could save $157.5M." (3/28/13) Clifton Star Resources Inc. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"SAS is progressing well on its plan of steady growth and solid performance generated by a good operating team." (3/15/13) St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"SAS reported excellent drill results from Hislop and Holloway." (3/5/13) St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"INM's grade at La Cigarra was higher than expected, and resource upside is evident." (2/26/13) International Northair Mines Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"NFR announced a positive PEA for Freegold Mountain, with an IRR of 17.5%." (2/21/13) Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
"SAS is the strongest small producer in the Ontario Abitibi region." (2/19/13) St Andrew Goldfields Ltd. - Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon More >
Notable Quotes
"TMM is a favorite; it just had another record-breaking quarter." (5/24/13) Timmins Gold Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Ivan Lo More >
"We are comfortable with CSI's ability to begin pouring gold by Q4/13." (5/16/13) Colossus Minerals Inc. - Joseph Fazzini, Dundee Securities More >
"BTO reported solid Q1/13 results; its balance sheet remains strong." (5/16/13) B2Gold Corp. - Morning Coffee More >
"The bankable feasibility study results on SGC's Asmara are positive." (5/16/13) Sunridge Gold Corp. - Adam Lucas, Ocean Equities More >
"Free cash flow at AR should be stronger in H2/13 as production ramps up at La Colorada." (5/15/13) Argonaut Gold Inc. - Christos Doulis, Stonecap Securities More >