Red Cloud Securities Strengthens Team with Leading Gold Analyst Ron Stewart

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 15, 2024) – Red Cloud Securities Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Stewart as Managing Director, Equity Research, focusing on precious metals. This strategic hire expands the research team to five publishing analysts and three associates, positioning it as one of the largest mining-focused research teams in Canada.

Ron Stewart brings over three decades of experience in the mining and exploration industry, coupled with extensive capital markets expertise. His distinguished career includes executive roles at international major and junior companies such as Guyana Goldfields, Placer Dome, and Kinross, where he served as Vice President of Exploration. In addition, he has held significant positions in research and investment banking at Dundee Capital Markets, iA Capital, Clarus, and Macquarie.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ron Stewart to the Red Cloud Securities team,” stated Bruce Tatters, CEO of Red Cloud Securities. “Ron’s profound understanding of the mining sector and his proven track record in delivering top-tier research will be invaluable as we continue to grow our market presence.”

David A. Talbot, Managing Director and Head of Research, remarked, “I am excited to collaborate with Ron again. His extensive experience in research, investment banking, and the mining industry will greatly benefit Red Cloud’s clients.”

Ron Stewart’s appointment reinforces Red Cloud Securities’ dedication to providing superior research and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of the mining industry. His strategic insights and leadership will further solidify the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor and partner to mining companies and investors globally.

“I am delighted to join the outstanding team of professionals at Red Cloud and look forward to serving our clients as best I can,” he added.

For access to our industry research, please visit www.redcloudresearch.com.

About Red Cloud Securities Inc.

Red Cloud Securities Inc. is a CIRO-regulated investment dealer specializing in delivering comprehensive capital market services and innovative financing solutions to the junior resource sector. Founded by experienced capital markets professionals with a deep understanding of the junior mining industry, the company is committed to providing exceptional services.

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Bruce Tatters, CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Tatters joined Red Cloud in 2018, bringing more than 24 years of senior capital markets leadership. Mr. Tatters was the co-founder at both Triumph Asset Management as Chief Investment Officer and Westwind Partners as Managing Director, Institutional Equities. Prior to that, Mr. Tatters was Global Co-Head of Institutional Equity Sales at National Bank Financial (successor to First Marathon Securities). At First Marathon Securities, he spent six years as an Institutional Equity Salesperson and two years in equity research. Mr. Tatters began his career in equity research at Burns Fry Ltd. Mr. Tatters holds a CFA designation and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. 

Michael Mackasey

Chairman

Mr. Mackasey has over 40 years’ experience in the capital markets, having held senior positions at both Canadian and international investment banks, most recently as Vice Chairman at Macquarie Capital Markets Canada. Mike has provided advice to and has managed financings for a great number of corporations, both large and small. Mike has a long history in financing emerging resource companies and is very cognizant of both the challenges and opportunities that they face.

In addition to his role in the capital markets, Mike acted as Chair of the Board of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) a federal Crown Corporation charged with managing the commercial assets of the Government of Canada

Mike has a B.Comm from McGill University and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business. He also holds a Diploma from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).

Bob Sellars

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Robert (Bob) Sellars joined Red Cloud in June 2021, bringing more than 40 years of experience in capital markets and financial services to the table, including his significant roles on investment industry committees within IIROC . For 21 years Mr. Sellars served as Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President for Dundee Corp. and Dundee Securities and is known for his tenure as First Marathon’s CFO for over a decade; among other C-Suite roles in the sector during his career. Mr. Sellars is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and received an MBA from the University of Windsor.