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They Received PDAC’s Viola MacMillan Award. Then the Wheels Came Off Their Companies.

Could it be that the Viola MacMillan Award foreshadows misfortune for its recipients? The correlation is too strong — and eerie to ignore. Looking back to when the award was first introduced in 1985, many recipients have experienced a decline in their fortunes, reputation, or a combination of both.

The Government of Yukon v. Victoria Gold: Missed Opportunities for Successful Damage Control

When under crisis, the tendency is to hunker down and hope the problem will fade away. But that’s precisely the mistake. Prompt and credible disclosure, tireless communication and the courage to face tough questions could have earned management goodwill and sympathy.

Is Victoria Gold in a Death Spiral? The Gap Between Market Perception and Reality

An accident happened. It touched off a panic, which hasn’t subsided yet and the stock remains in deeply oversold territory. In just over a month, investors have lost more than half a billion dollars. Is this value destruction warranted?

When the Pad Breaks

As challenging as rebuilding the pad from the wreckage and getting the company out a tailspin, salvaging one’s reputation is much tougher. Regaining stakeholders’ trust and support will take work and demonstrated meaningful actions.

Victoria Gold’s Implosion: Lessons in Crisis Management

Mining accidents can and do happen. And when they do, clear and transparent communication from management can help calm fears, reassure investors, and stabilize the stock.

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and corporate finance in the mining industry. We leverage global connections, game-changing ideas, and deep industry
knowledge to help clients achieve transformational growth.