In this episode of The Kinvestor Report, host Arlen Hansen sits down with Don Durrett, founder of GoldStockData.com, to discuss the latest trends in gold, silver, and junior mining stocks, as well as key risks, M&A activity, and market opportunities for investors.   📌 About Our Guest – Don Durrett Don Durrett has been investing in gold and silver stocks since 1991, focusing on junior miners since 2004. He founded GoldStockData.com and wrote "How to Invest in Gold & Silver" to help investors navigate the sector. Don is a frequent guest on financial podcasts, a contributor to Seeking Alpha, and shares insights on X and Substack.   📈 What’s Inside This Episode? ✔️ How to evaluate gold and silver stocks ✔️ Managing volatility and sector downturns ✔️ Mergers & acquisitions and key industry trends ✔️ The gold price outlook and potential big reset ✔️ Exploration stocks with exciting discoveries ✔️ Why cashflow is king in mining ✔️ Common management mistakes by mining CEOs   💡 If you're investing in gold, silver, or junior miners, this is a must-watch episode!   🎯 Make Smart Moves in 2025! 🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights: https://www.youtube.com/@kinvestornetwork 🔹 Like & Share to help others discover this valuable content 🔹 Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode   📲 Connect with The Kinvestor Report: ✅ Follow Arlen Hansen on X: https://x.com/ArlenHansen ✅ Follow Kin Communications on X: https://x.com/kincomm ✅ Visit Our Website: https://kincommunications.com/kinvestor-network/   🌐 Follow Don Durrett and Check Out his Book: 🔸 Website: https://www.goldstockdata.com 🔸 X: https://x.com/dondurrett 🔸 SubStack: https://dondurrett.substack.com 🔸 Get Don's book "How to Invest in Gold and Silver": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NPO92A   📋 Sections 00:00 Intro 04:23 What is the criteria for your coverage? 05:48 Due diligence: Talking to management 07:00 Handling volatility 08:39 Equinox + Calibre merger 12:15 Levels of risk for explorers, developers, producers 13:20 Gold price and the big reset 15:04 Love for Canadian gold producers 17:45 Is mining bureaucracy/red tape changing? 22:26 Difference in risks 28:33 Exploration names with new discoveries? 30:44 Don's favourite explorers 31:06 What do you look for "optionality"? 33:12 Mergers & acquisitions 37:55 Eric Sprott and Discovery Silver 42:32 Why cash is king for miners 46:11 Common mining management mistake 50:42 Should gold miners buy gold?   🔎 Keywords: #GoldStocks #MiningStocks #Explorers #Producers #JuniorMining #GoldInvesting #ResourceSector #StockMarket2025 #PreciousMetals #CommodityInvesting #KinvestorReport   Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.   The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests or participants in this video on this channel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, policies, or position of Kinvestor, Kin Communications, or its principals and employees. We encourage viewers to engage critically and thoughtfully with the content presented.