“Junior Mining Bull Market Psychology is VERY Predictable” says Dr. Nicole Adshead-Bell

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Brian Leni welcomes Nicole Adshead-Bell to discuss the psychology of participants in the junior mining sector. Listen as Nicole shares her insights on the current state of the gold and copper markets, the importance of profit-taking, and the dynamics driving M&A activity. Learn how understanding investor behavior and market cycles can help you make more informed and profitable investment decisions in the mining sector.

Nicole Adshead-Bell is the Director of Cupel Advisory. She is a PhD geologist by trade and has worked in the resource sector for more than 25 years. Her roles within the sector have varied from analyst to M&A facilitator to junior resource company board member.

Notable quote from Dr. Adshead-Bell: “ None of us can predict the top or the bottom, but I think behavioral characteristics in bull markets are very, very predictable.  There’s been really interesting psychological studies done on this, people get more upset with their broker for selling a winning position too early than they do for holding onto a losing position. And you just think about how irrational that is.”

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Insights on Precious Metals

00:45 Market Behavior and Investment Strategies

03:46 The Psychology of Selling and Profit Taking

08:42 Generalist Investors and Market Sentiment

18:29 Mergers and Acquisitions in the Bull Market

24:04 Understanding Incentive Compensation in Mining

25:12 The Aurion and Rupert Resources Deal

28:11 Copper Market Dynamics and Predictions

32:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Mining Companies

36:20 The Importance of Geologists in Mining

39:27 Financing Strategies in the Mining Sector

43:13 Investment Strategies and Time Horizons

45:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts