Exploration Co. is a Huge Buy

Source: Michael Ballanger 01/23/2025

Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the current state of the market and one copper company he believes is a huge Buy.

USD dollar index is up 0.16% to 108.130 this morning, with the 10-year yield up 0.91% to 4.641% and the 30-year yield up 0.96% to 4.861%.

Gold (-0.80%), silver (-2.42%), and copper (-0.57%) are down, with oil (+0.04%) up to $75.47/bbl. Stock index futures are mixed, with the DJIA (+0.04%) up 18.3, but the S&P 500 (-0.19%) is down 11.5 points, and the NASDAQ (-0.49%) is down 107.75 points.

Risk barometer Bitcoin (-3.61%) is down $3,800 to $101,530 and appears to be textbook “distribution” from where I sit.

GTCH/GGLDF PEA

I sent out the document and press release earlier, as well as a Tweet to my 3,483 followers with the superb news that Getchell Gold Corp.’s (GTCH:CSE; GGLDF:OTCQB) Fondaway Canyon has turned out to be everything and more than I expected and while it is frustrating that the world has been refusing to pay up for the shares despite concrete evidence since 2022 that Getchell owned as probable Tier One asset over time, this morning’s news release has most certainly armed them with enough ammunition to attract the interest of the investment community and the corporate entities in the hunt for more growable gold ounces.

I will refrain from any gushing commentary but rather repeat an email from a friend of mine that first introduced me to the company eight years ago and a long-term shareholder since 2011.

“Gents . . . Wow wow wow! . . . this is amazing . . . check out the sensitivity analysis . . . and look at the numbers using a gold price of $2750!

Also of note the scope of these numbers only covers the potential Open Pit in the Central Area and not the potential resource under the open pit . . . this deposit is open for expansion in virtually every direction and has potential Tier One Asset written all over it!

I love it!”

A “Tier One Gold Asset” is an asset with a reserve potential to deliver a minimum 10-year life, annual production of at least 500,000 ounces of gold, and total cash costs per ounce over the mine life that are in the lower half of the industry cost curve.

Fondaway Canyon qualifies in LOM (“life of mine”) and, with further drilling, should be able to achieve the 500,000-ounce p.a. in time.

Getchell is a huge Buy. Big “eyes” are now on the company. Now all we need is “money flow” to favor the sector. . .

Stocks

All day yesterday, the SPY:US traded sideways after gapping up on the opening from 11:30 am to just before the final bell and then faded, which reeked of distribution during most of the day.

Operation “Stargate,” announced by President Trump, sent the companies involved screaming out of the gate, but understand that none of them have the cash to build a $500 billion AI facility, so it will have to come from the capital markets or the government which means it was one big “nothing-burger.”

While stocks can certainly work higher, one trade not for the “weak of heart” is the SPY Feb $595 puts, which traded at $20 nine sessions ago. They closed at $3.97 last night. I will not make them a formal GGMA Buy, but they are very tempting.

Also, the VIX:US did not budge yesterday trading briefly under 15 but then quickly rebounding and then closing higher on the day. On a day with the S&P charging out of the gate, I find it noteworthy that volatility rose and view that as an omen of sorts.

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This letter makes no guarantee or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the data provided. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be deemed to be investment advice, implied or otherwise. This letter represents my views and replicates trades that I am making but nothing more than that. Always consult your registered advisor to assist you with your investments. I accept no liability for any loss arising from the use of the data contained on this letter. Options and junior mining stocks contain a high level of risk that may result in the loss of part or all invested capital and therefore are suitable for experienced and professional investors and traders only. One should be familiar with the risks involved in junior mining and options trading and we recommend consulting a financial adviser if you feel you do not understand the risks involved.

( Companies Mentioned: GTCH:CSE; GGLDF:OTCQB, )

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