Rick Rule

<p>When it comes to junior resource investing, Rick is the real deal with over 40 years of experience and hundreds of privately placed debt and equity transactions under his belt. He has researched and funded companies around the world, including those domiciled in Australia, Canada, Chile, Great Britain, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United States.</p> <p>He began his career in 1974 in the securities business and has been involved in it ever since. He is known for his expertise in many resource sectors, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water.</p> <p>Mr. Rule is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, and is interviewed for numerous radio, television, print and online media outlets concerning natural resource investment and industry topics. He is frequently quoted and referred to by prominent natural resource-oriented newsletters and advisories.</p>