Rick, of Novagold and Trilogy fame, is known for huge mineral discoveries in Alaska. Now he’s taken over as CEO of Contango Ore, which has 30% a gold project with “only” 1.3 million ounces. The #2 project looks tiny and has a checkered history. An independent speculator has to wonder why…

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