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Ralph Profidi

Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp.

Ralph Profiti is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Stifel Financial, specializing in the Metals & Mining sector with a particular focus on North American Industrial, Precious, and Energy Metals companies. He has covered firms such as Newmont Corporation, Southern Cross Gold, Teck Resources, and Cameco, maintaining a 39% success rate and an average return of 3.2% on recommendations, with a standout call delivering over 338% return on Freeport-McMoRan. Profiti began his career in corporate banking at Royal Bank of Canada, held research roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, and served as Principal at Eight Capital before joining Stifel as Managing Director in 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Ryerson University, an MBA from the University of Windsor, is a CFA charterholder, and is FINRA registered.

Ralph Profidi's questions to NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Ralph Profidi asked for a breakdown of the $450 million reduction in exploration and advanced projects, inquiring how much was due to rationalization and asset sales versus strategic capital allocation decisions aimed at cost savings, such as pulling back or advancing exploration at specific assets.

Answer

Natascha Viljoen, President and COO of Newmont Corporation, explained that the reduction was not a 'haircut' but a deliberate review over the last 18 months. This work involved understanding the full potential of all assets, including exploration upside, to ensure that exploration dollars are targeted towards the most valuable work that expands understanding and future potential of these assets. She emphasized it was a very deliberate piece of work underpinning the organizational structure and decentralized design.

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Question · Q3 2025

Ralph Profidi inquired about the $450 million reduction in exploration and advanced projects, asking how much of this reduction was due to rationalization and asset sales versus strategic capital allocation decisions aimed at cost savings, such as pulling back or advancing exploration at specific assets.

Answer

Natascha Viljoen, President and COO, explained that the reduction was not a 'haircut' but a deliberate review over the last 18 months. This comprehensive assessment aimed to understand the full potential of all assets, including exploration upside, and to target exploration dollars towards delivering value. She emphasized that this was a very deliberate piece of work to ensure the right work is done for the assets.

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