Ascot Resources
Gold Forum Americas (GFA) is the world’s oldest and largest gathering of precious commodity equities matched with their investors. Presented every year since 1989, it showcases seven-eighths of the world’s publicly traded gold and silver companies when measured by production or reserves.
The invitation-only 34th Annual Gold Forum is attended by the world’s leading specialist precious metal investors as well as generalist institutional investors, private equity, and hedge funds. Buy- and sell-side analysts from around the world make up the balance of the participants.
The Explorer & Developer Forum (XPL-DEV) is the Independent Non-Deal Road Show for Explorers & Developers – tailored to Venture Market Companies & Pre-Production Projects. XPL-DEV is a not-for-profit investment and business development event focused on the world’s most select junior and emerging mining companies. The Explorer & Developer Forum takes place as a sub-event within the Gold Forum.
Derek White has over 30 years of experience in the mining and metals industry. He holds an undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is also a Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining Ascot Resources Ltd. Mr. White, was the Principal of Traxys Capital Partners LLP, a private equity firm specializing in the mining and minerals sectors. Mr. White was President and CEO of KGHM International Ltd. from 2012 to 2015, and also held the positions of Executive Vice President, Business Development and Chief Financial Officer of Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. from 2004 to 2012. Mr. White has held executive positions with International Vision Direct Ltd., BHP-Billiton Plc, Billiton International Metals BV and Impala Platinum Ltd., in Vancouver, Toronto, London, The Hague, and Johannesburg. Mr. White is also an ICSA Accredited Director.
As the only independent and conflict-of-interest-free investment platform, Denver Gold Group is dedicated to the exclusive support of precious metal miners. DGG has a 33-year track record through every investment cycle. Underscoring the value and leverage it brings to the mining industry, fees to members have remained unchanged for eight years, and are on average nearly half the cost of other industry conferences.
DGG also supports and promotes various precious metal investment and education initiatives, often in collaboration with other mining and mineral industry business associations.
