Remember the commodity that is Gold27 Jun 2018 20:28
I almost feel a little weary today - the kind of weary you feel after a long walk in the country - a type of weary that you can bask in and reflect on the day and the scenery or in my case today, the continued excitement of watching GGP's SP return back towards a far more sensible price - with lots of room to move forward over coming week, months and years.
GGP and it's journey has captured my attention (and money) since late last year and it has been a combination of several factors that have maintained my belief.
1. the commodity - gold is the commodity of the millenium (certainly the last couple and probably this one as well) - it holds it's value in good times and bad - a go to commodity when the world is going mad
2. the jurisdiction - pro mining as it underpins much of their economy
3. the BoD - I personally think GH and CB are top draw and make a great team and their frugality in terms of corporate infrastructure whilst moving these projects forward is a great testament to 2 chaps working flat out as far as I can tell. They do their homework and then overlay old drill results with modern understand and technology to great effect.
4. the location - infrastructure, know how and machinery close to hand
5. back to GH and CB - they are working the media well - it's one thing to be a technical guy as CB obviously is but GH has charisma I believe in front of the cameras and is believable - some might think I am naive in making that statement but I have made a decent living for over 35 years from reading people.
6. the diversification of the projects and underlying potential is truly staggering - I think it is going to take years to truly reap all the rewards and who is to say that GGP have stopped acquiring yet? I would not bet against another project in the next 12 months for their portfolio
7. well funded company - there have been lots of speculation about funding - the BoD have been clear it is not required. BUT if there was a compelling business case to fast track or acquire I would have no personal issues in a profit driven placing - it would only add to the intrinsic worth and be reflected in time in the SP which should more than offset any dilution. Investors in AIM should never be afraid of a placing if the capital generated is used for the right reason.
8. this share is exciting - it will attract investors attention and the current business cycle is the most exciting as news is released in quick succession on drilling results - it's like a drug and people want a daily fix at the moment. This is also a downside of course as it will create more volatility as the weeks move on and people jump in and out trying to catch the waves.
9. I am holding for the long term for a good chunk of my investment - part of my retirement plan in 10 years (long term for me).
That is enough of my ramblings on a Wednesday evening - much if not all has already been said by better posters than I - ATB