Eric Coffin
Guest
"Publishing Hard Rock Analyst (HRA), one of the top junior mining newsletters with a decades-long track record of early-stage stock picks"
Biography
Eric Coffin is the editor and publisher of the Hard Rock Analyst (HRA) publications, widely regarded as among the most influential and long-running newsletter advisory services focused on metals explorers, developers, and producers. Alongside his late brother David Coffin, Eric built HRA into a must-read resource for junior mining investors, with a track record of identifying early-stage companies that went on to deliver significant returns. The HRA newsletters cover metals and equity markets in general, with a particular emphasis on gold, silver, and base metals exploration companies listed on North American exchanges.
Coffin's analytical approach combines deep fundamental research—geology, deposit economics, and management assessment—with macroeconomic analysis of metals markets and capital flows. This dual focus allows HRA to evaluate not just whether a company has a good project, but whether the timing and market conditions favor capital appreciation. Over decades of publishing, Coffin has developed a reputation for thorough due diligence, often visiting projects in the field and maintaining direct relationships with company management teams.
A fixture at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver and Toronto, Coffin serves as both a presenter and a curator, selecting and hosting panels of junior mining companies he deems worthy of investor attention. His panels at these events are considered a valuable filter for investors navigating the often opaque world of small-cap resource stocks. He is frequently cited alongside other newsletter legends such as Joe Mazumdar, John Kaiser, and Brien Lundin as a key voice in the resource investment community.
Coffin has also been a regular contributor to Financial Sense and other financial media outlets, providing commentary on metals markets, junior mining trends, and macroeconomic factors affecting resource equities. His interviews with company CEOs at industry events—covering explorers like San Lorenzo Gold, Torr Metals, Adamera Minerals, Precipite Gold, and Omega Pacific Resources—have become a staple of mining investment education, offering investors direct access to management teams through a seasoned analyst's lens.
Videos (20)
Thomas Wood of Trinity Silver Corp. talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum Sept. 2026
- Top takeaway Coffin frames Trinity Silver as an under-the-radar story: a very low market cap against its projects and cash balance, with news flow only starting now.
- Coffin recalls the Chile property's mid-1990s drilling history and presses on whether the prior operator's bulk tonnage results make sense at current silver prices.
Trinity Silver (TSX-V: TOM) is advancing historic silver projects in Chile and Ecuador, with Q4 drilling planned at Nueva Chañarcillo. Nueva Chañarcillo was Chile's largest historic silver mine, yet had never been surveyed with geophysics before Trinity's first-ever drone magnetic survey. A 2002 hole cut 2 metres at 2,390 g/t (grams per tonne) silver 58 metres down hole; twin and step-out drilling is planned for Q4. The Silver-1 mine in Ecuador ran from 1989 to 1994; Trinity is rebuilding community relations first, with local elections due 29 November. Trinity reports $3.9 million in cash and completed a 3D survey, 37-hole tailings auger program and drone magnetics in its first month.
Graham Neale of Grande Portage Resources talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum Sept. 2026
- Top takeaway Argues GPG is undervalued and that the Fast 41 process should let the market re-rate it by replacing open-ended permitting risk with a structured, transparent timeline
- Frames the 9 g/t grade and proximity to existing infrastructure as rare features he says the market is failing to credit, calling the project a 'no-brainer' story
DSO (Direct Ship Ore — shipping whole ore off-site for processing) trims the permitting footprint of high-grade projects like New Amalga. FAST-41 (US federal permitting program with mandated timelines) gives New Amalga's Forest Service review a 1-2 year clock from Q1 2027. Backed by a $6M Ocean Partners offtake and undisclosed major shareholders, Grande Portage faces no near-term financing need, the host argues. The guest argues DSO's smaller physical footprint removes the mill, tailings, and chemicals that typically slow gold permitting in Alaska. Eric Coffin argues GPG is undervalued given the rare combination of 9 g/t grade, near-surface geometry, and a defined permitting path.
Tim Moody of Pan Global Resources Inc. talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum Sept. 2026
- Top takeaway The guest argues PGZ is under-followed and frames it as a discovery story, urging viewers to 'start paying attention' because the new targets are fresh and not retreads of old work.
- The guest contends the Carmenes gold find could be a major gold discovery because nobody knew gold was on the property before PGZ found it, citing that as evidence the team can find things others missed.
- The guest argues the upside is in the multiple untested targets at Escacena and the new gold project rather than incremental expansion of La Romano, and that PGZ has multiple drill catalysts lined up.
Pan Global hit 80+ meters at roughly 1.5 g/t gold in a Spanish epithermal system no one knew existed before their discovery. Carmenes is 30 km from Escacena on the same regional fault, letting one team run both copper and gold targets. The new land area brings 15+ undrilled massive sulphide outcrops, giving Pan Global nine months of funded drilling. La Romana is a small, open-pittable VMS copper deposit with simple metallurgy that anchors a target-rich Iberian Pyrite Belt package. Historic 9 g/t gold resource at nearby Carmenes mine predates NI 43-101 — appeal pending but Pan Global expects to win.
Jason Leikam & Eric Coffin discuss Omega Pacific Resources at the May Metals Investor Forum
Omega Pacific Resources CEO Jason Leikam presents company's BC-focused gold exploration portfolio at the Metals Investor Forum. Eric Coffin of HRA Advisories interviews management, providing analyst-backed validation for potential investors. Company emphasizes experienced leadership in M&A and exploration, targeting discovery of a significant new Canadian gold system.
Al Kroontje & Eric Coffin discuss San Lorenzo Gold at the May Metals Investor Forum
San Lorenzo Gold is advancing its flagship Salvadora Project in Chile's prolific mega-porphyry belt with an active Phase 6 drilling program. The company is targeting the Cerro Blanco and Arco de Oro zones following encouraging results from previous drill campaigns across multiple targets. Previous drilling has identified significant gold- and copper-enriched epithermal and porphyry-style systems, highlighting district-scale exploration potential.
Mark Kolebaba & Eric Coffin discuss Adamera Minerals at the May Metals Investor Forum
Adamera Minerals is strategically advancing a tungsten-focused portfolio in Washington State to help establish a secure domestic supply of this critical mineral for U.S. markets. Alongside its primary tungsten strategy, the company continues to explore for high-value gold, silver, and copper deposits across British Columbia and Washington State. The company utilizes modern, technology-driven exploration methods to efficiently identify economic mineral resources and drive long-term shareholder value through discovery success.
Malcolm Dorsey & Eric Coffin discuss Torr Metals at the May Metals Investor Forum
Torr Metals is advancing its flagship Kolos Copper-Gold Project in BC toward a fully funded Phase II drill program targeting a high-grade porphyry source. The company is also developing the Filion Gold Project in Ontario, where recent sampling confirmed high-grade gold mineralization near major producing mines. CEO Malcolm Dorsey highlights that Torr's projects are strategically located in accessible, premier mining districts with proven geological analogs.
Jeffrey Wilson & Eric Coffin discuss Precipitate Gold at the May Metals Investor Forum
Precipitate Gold controls 40km of prospective strike length in the underexplored Tireo Formation, offering significant discovery upside. The company operates in the prolific Pueblo Viejo Mining Camp, a district advanced by major peers including Newmont and GoldQuest. Investors gain direct access to vetted junior mining management teams with strong financials and promising projects.
Derek Iwanaka & Eric Coffin discuss Prince Silver at the May Metals Investor Forum
Prince Silver Corp is advancing an advanced-stage silver project in Nevada with near-surface mineralization supported by over 129 historic drill holes. A current 6,500-metre drill program is underway with results expected in early 2026, potentially leading to an initial mineral resource estimate later in the year. The company offers investors leveraged exposure to silver exploration in Nevada's established mining jurisdiction with significant expansion potential.
Will Resource Stocks See a Rare Summer Rally? | Eric Coffin at Metals Investor Forum 2026
Eric Coffin analyzes the potential for a rare summer rally in resource stocks, offering investors actionable market timing insights. The presentation emphasizes that evaluating management quality is a critical, yet challenging, factor for successful junior mining investment. Investors gain value through direct access to vetted management teams, enabling more informed due diligence and investment decisions.
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Al Kroontje of San Lorenzo Gold Corp. talks to Eric Coffin at Metals Investor Forum | March 2026
Al Kroontje, CEO of San Lorenzo Gold Corp., discusses the company's copper-gold exploration assets in Chile's Mega Porphyry Belt with Eric Coffin. San Lorenzo Gold is presented as a vetted junior mining company with strong management, financials, and promising properties in a prolific copper-gold region. The Metals Investor Forum provides investors direct access to management teams of carefully vetted junior mining companies selected by expert newsletter writers.
Jeff Wilson of Precipitate Gold Corp. talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum | February 2026
Jeff Wilson, CEO of Precipitate Gold, discusses the company's gold exploration projects in the Dominican Republic at the Metals Investor Forum. Precipitate Gold holds prospective land positions along major mineralized trends, applying systematic exploration and modern geological targeting for new discoveries. The Metals Investor Forum features vetted junior mining companies with excellent management, strong financials, and promising properties selected by newsletter writers.
Malcolm Dorsey of Torr Metals Inc. talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum | February 2026
Malcolm Dorsey, CEO of Torr Metals, presents the company's district-scale copper and gold exploration projects in British Columbia at the Metals Investor Forum. Torr Metals applies systematic exploration and modern geological targeting to identify new porphyry and epithermal discoveries across highly prospective land packages. The Metals Investor Forum features vetted junior mining companies with excellent management, strong financials, and promising properties selected by newsletter writers.
Welcome to the “Yes, we’re all geniuses” market! Eric Coffin presents at Metals Investor Forum
Eric Coffin delivers a market presentation at Metals Investor Forum, offering macroeconomic analysis and metals market insights for investors. The forum highlights vetted junior mining companies with excellent management teams, strong financials, and promising properties selected by newsletter writers. Investors gain direct access to management teams, allowing them to ask critical questions and assess leadership quality in person.
Colin Padget of Founders Metals Inc. talks to Eric Coffin after the Jan. 2026 Metals Investor Forum
Founders Metals CEO Colin Padget discusses the Antino Gold Project in Suriname, highlighting its district-scale potential within the prolific Guiana Shield. The company's strategy combines near-term resource growth with long-term discovery upside to drive meaningful shareholder value for investors. The interview took place at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver, emphasizing the importance of management quality for junior mining success.
Greg Davis of Sun Peak Metals talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Sun Peak Metals CEO Greg Davis discusses the company's exploration strategy targeting gold and base metals across the Arabian-Nubian Shield. The interview highlights the company's strategic positioning in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia, aiming to unlock significant mineral potential. Eric Coffin of HRA Advisories provides a platform to assess the management team's vision for advancing these early-stage exploration assets.
Al Kroontje of San Lorenzo Gold talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Al Kroontje, CEO of San Lorenzo Gold, discusses copper-gold exploration in Chile's Mega Porphyry Belt with Eric Coffin. The company employs a results-driven exploration strategy targeting promising copper-gold opportunities in Chile. Interview conducted at Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver, highlighting vetted junior mining companies with strong management.
Niel Marotta of Sun Summit Minerals talks to Eric Coffin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Sun Summit Minerals CEO discusses district-scale gold and copper exploration strategy in British Columbia with HRA Advisories analyst. Flagship JD Project and additional Toodoggone region assets highlighted as key drivers for potential resource expansion. Vetted management team presents at Metals Investor Forum, emphasizing strong financials and promising mineral properties.
"The Metals Market" Eric Coffin presents at the January 2026 Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver
Eric Coffin of HRA Advisories delivers a comprehensive metals market analysis at the January 2026 Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver. Presentation titled 'A Whole Lotta Pretty, A Whole Lotta Crazy' suggests significant market opportunities alongside notable volatility and risks. Metals Investor Forum emphasizes vetted junior mining companies with strong management, financials, and properties for direct investor engagement.
Key Quotes
"The HRA newsletters focus on metals explorers, developers and producers as well as metals and equity markets in general."
— HRA Advisories description
"The best junior mining investments come from understanding both the geology and the market timing—you need the right project at the right point in the cycle."
— HRA investment philosophy
Key Works
Long-running advisory newsletter focused on metals explorers, developers, and producers with a documented track record of early-stage picks.
Curated panels at the Vancouver and Toronto Metals Investor Forum featuring Coffin's top-selected junior mining companies.
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