Douglas Silver

What was the most fulfilling project you ever worked on, and why?

I have four. IPO of Bond International Gold (US$ 300 million - large mining IPO on the NYSE in 1988), founding the Denver Gold Group in 1989 (world's most important precious metals investor conference), and building International Royalty Corporation (largest mining IPO in Canada in 2005 and grew it into the fourth largest mineral royalty company). But my most fulfilling project was raising my son and daughter.

What advice would you give to someone who is considering a career in the mineral industry?

We are a fraternity of kindred souls who love the outdoors, enjoy travelling to remote places, and trying to beat Mother Nature through technology and our wits. No other industry will expose you to so many places on the planet and to so many different cultures. It is an industry where you can go as far as you want just by working hard and networking. We are the last of the pioneers.