About this event
Our virtual conversation series brings together industry experts that hold unique perspectives on mining and capital markets. We’re focused on having real conversations with real people who can offer real insights.
On Thursday, we’ll be talking resource investing with:
Maria Smirnova, CFA, Sprott Asset Management
Robert Cohen, MBA, CFA, 1832 Asset Management
Moderated by Steve de Jong, CEO, VRIFY
Admission is free, but BYOB.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Maria Smirnova, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sprott Asset Management
Maria Smirnova has 20 years of investment experience. She first joined Sprott Asset Management LP in 2005 as a research associate supporting the metals and mining team. She currently serves as Lead Portfolio Manager of Sprott Silver Equities Class and Co-Portfolio Manager of Sprott Gold and Precious Minerals Fund. Prior to joining Sprott, Maria served as a Product Development Analyst at Fidelity Investments. Ms. Smirnova holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto. She has been a CFA® charterholder since 2002.
Robert Cohen, MBA, CFA, VP and Portfolio Manager at 1832 Asset Management
Mr. Cohen has been on the investment side of the mining industry since 1998 and previously worked as a mineral process engineer at Canadian, Chilean and Australian copper and gold mines. This combination of investment management experience and in-the-field expertise gives him a unique perspective in analyzing the financial viability of projects as well as the geology underlying them.
Mr. Cohen has a degree in Mining & Mineral Process Engineering (1992) and a Masters of Business Administration (1998) from the University of British Columbia and obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2003.
Hosted by
Steve is CEO and Co-Founder of VRIFY, a technology platform on a mission to build a more transparent mining investment ecosystem. VRIFY's interactive 3D and 360° presentations are being used by a global community of investors and mining companies to facilitate better investment decisions.
