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Vol. 01Issue 10Beginner SeriesTuesday, October 27, 2026
Beginner Series

The Beginner Series.

Start here. Plain guides to junior mining, the TSXV and CSE, dilution, technical reports and how to read what a small resource company publishes.

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Beginner Series

Bull Case, Bear Case: Writing Balanced Research

Balanced junior mining research includes both the bull case and the bear case for every name covered. Here is why, and how Bellmare Capital...

2 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

Reading a Junior’s Capital Structure: Shares, Warrants, Options

A junior mining company’s capital structure includes much more than just outstanding shares. Warrants, options, and convertibles all affect...

2 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

How We Build a Company Spotlight: The Four-Part Framework

Every Bellmare Capital company spotlight is sponsored and follows the same four parts: the setup, what the company has disclosed, the risks,...

2 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

NI 43-101 Resource Estimates Explained

Inferred, indicated, measured, probable, proven. A plain-language guide to the resource and reserve categories used in every Canadian junior...

2 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

How to Read a Junior Mining News Release

Junior mining news releases follow predictable patterns. Here is how to find the actual signal in a typical release, from drill results to...

2 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

Understanding Dilution in Junior Mining

Before reacting to a financing announcement, understand what dilution is, why it occurs, and how to evaluate it.

9 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

TSX vs TSXV vs CSE: A Plain-Language Guide to Canada’s Three Junior Exchanges

Canada hosts three of the world’s most active resource equity markets. Here is what each one is, how it works, and what investors should...

8 min readJun 4, 2026
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Beginner Series

Four Types of Junior Mining Companies, Explained

Before investing in a mining stock, understand what kind of business you are actually buying.

6 min readJun 4, 2026