Michael Kosowan Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd.

Extensive experience in the mining industry enables Michael to provide keen insights and knowledge which are critical in helping clients select and understand their investments. He applies a strategic approach to investing, supported by thorough research and analysis. He believes this practice results in more predictable and successful outcomes. This has proven to be a winning philosophy for Michael as he negotiated the difficult markets in 2000 and 2008.

In resource markets today, guidance from a well-informed, responsible source is necessary to help you execute the most prudent market action. Michael welcomes an introductory phone call to answer your questions, review your current portfolio and provide you with his viewpoints.

Originally from Canada, Michael holds a Masters Degree in Mining Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer. He is also a registered representative, having completed the Series 7, Series 24, and Series 63 in the USA and the Canadian Securities Commission course. Michael also holds a diploma in Regulatory Law.

His background provides a firm foundation for assessing mine productivity and mineral discovery. Prior to working for Global Resources, Michael was a Project Engineer at Placer Dome (now Barrick Gold) and the Exploration Manager for Atapa Minerals in Indonesia. He also worked with Inmet Mining and Falconbridge Ltd (now Xstrata). He is proud that his thesis on underground block cave mining was so successful that it was commissioned by INCO Ltd, a major nickel mining company, and is still used today as a tool in mine development in the industry worldwide.

At Global Resources, Michael focuses on evaluating how resource companies are developing their projects. He travels extensively to appraise sites in South America, Asia, Africa and North America, paying keen attention to management, their economic plans and the geo-political environment in which they operate. For those projects with which he becomes involved, Michael continues to follow up with their progress and development on-site.

You will find Michael as a speaker at several natural resource conferences, on webcasts and radio interviews to discussing the companies that he follows.

Michael has worked with Rick Rule and Global Resource Investments since 2000.