Is There Gold Left in Suriname After 100 Years of Artisanal Mining? | Miata Metals CEO Interview

❗MIATA METALS CORP HAS NOT PAID FOR THIS CEO INTERVIEW. Terrahutton doesn't only make the invisible, investable, they also sponsored this video, making it free of ads: https://www.terrahutton.io/By consuming this content, you acknowledge that Resource Talks and/or its affiliates and/or their personnel may have a conflict of interest as they may own, have owned, or will own interests in and/or may have a business relationship with some or all companies/entities mentioned/featured in this publication. The information provided herein is general & impersonal in nature and meant for entertainment purposes only. Viewers, listeners, and readers acknowledge and agree that the information presented herein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Resource Talks and all parties involved in the management of the business strictly disclaim any and all liability for losses and/or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of the content published by Resource Talks, or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon it.By consuming this content, all consumers vow to release Resource Talks and all parties involved in the management of the business from all claims, proceedings, or consequences.Nobody involved in the production of this publication is a licensed investment advisor.No recommendations are being made to buy or sell any securities in this video.The mining and exploration space is highly likely to lose you money. Failure is the norm and should be the expectation. Don’t risk what you can’t afford to lose. If you don't understand it, don't do it. The minimum risk on anything mentioned in this publication is 100% loss of capital.Read official company filings on www.SedarPlus.caTimestamps:00:00:00 Chapters00:00:22 Very Important Warning00:07:36 Miata Metals Company Overview00:10:27 Who does Miata Metals model itself after?00:12:44 Has the CEO created value for shareholders?00:18:06 How much skin in the game does the CEO have?00:21:34 Is the stock tightly held?00:23:25 Do insiders own any project royalties?00:23:41 What are the change-of-control fees?00:25:04 Why was Sela Creek available to option?00:28:32 How much to reach 100% ownership?00:29:09 What is the agreement with the optioner? 00:31:06 What does artisanal mining look like at Sela Creek?00:36:00 Are formal benefit-sharing agreements needed now?00:36:54 What does permitting look like in Suriname?00:39:36 Has mercury contamination been tested for?00:42:02 Where do artisanal miners get their water?00:43:32 Could mining affect downstream water supplies?00:44:27 How accessible is Sela Creek?00:46:43 How do Newmont and Zijin get gold out?00:47:53 Where does the camp get electricity?00:48:24 What would the deposit have to look like?00:50:19 What is the biggest resource definition challenge?00:51:29 How is fold-hinge vein discontinuity being handled?00:53:06 Are Jons Trend and Big Berg the same system?00:55:39 What are the near-term market deliverables?00:57:18 What would a successful drill result look like?00:58:50 What is the true width of the intercepts?01:00:20 Will 25,000m be enough for a first MRE?01:01:54 Is metallurgical test work planned this year?01:04:06 How much will the 2026 program cost?01:04:57 How much goes to G&A vs. exploration?01:05:54 What is the 2026 catalyst calendar?01:07:27 Why was Derk Hartman added to the board?01:08:41 What were the biggest first-year challenges?01:11:11 What is being done for marketing?01:14:12 Very Important Warning - DO NOT SKIPThis is a Miata Metals interview with CEO, Dr. Jaap Verbaas.