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Jay Goldsmith

Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Private Investor

Jay Goldsmith is a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Private Investor, specializing in technology and software sectors with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. He covers specific companies including Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and ServiceNow, boasting a strong performance track record with a 68% success rate on TipRanks, top 5% ranking among analysts, and average return of 14.2% per rating. Goldsmith began his career in 2005 at Bear Stearns, advanced through roles at JMP Securities and Needham & Company, joining Private Investor in 2019. He holds Series 7, 63, and 86/87 FINRA licenses, with notable recognition as a top technology analyst by Institutional Investor in 2023.

Jay Goldsmith's questions to McEwen (MUX) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Jay Goldsmith, a shareholder, requested an update on McEwen Mining's stake in Paragon Geochemical Laboratories and the adoption of its photon assay technology. He also asked about the financial impact of this investment on McEwen Mining.

Answer

Ian Ball, Executive Vice Chairman, confirmed McEwen Mining's ownership is approximately 28% in Paragon. He highlighted the widespread industry acceptance of photon technology, noting Barrick's use of 18 machines, and detailed advantages such as faster turnaround times (6-10 days vs. 3-4 weeks for fire assay), similar costs, larger non-destructive samples, and improved representativeness. He clarified that the financial impact for McEwen Mining is primarily as an equity investment, with no additional capital contributions or current dividends, impacting the balance sheet as a capital gain or loss.

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