Prospector Podcast – Kai Hoffman: Mining Finance Boom. Gold’s $4,000 Future and the Coming M&A Wave

In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox sits down with Kai Hoffman, President and CEO of Soar Financial, to discuss the strength of junior mining financings, rising investor interest in gold and precious metals, and the opportunities emerging across the mining sector. Kai shares insights into private placements, developer-stage companies, rebranded mining projects, due diligence, exploration funding, and the potential for a new M&A wave as companies advance toward feasibility studies, permits, and final investment decisions. The conversation also explores the outlook for gold prices, market volatility, free cash flow among major producers, and the importance of identifying quality management teams and projects in a crowded market.

Posted October 1, 2026

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