Thursday, February 5, 2026

GOLD: First-Mover Advantage in Underexplored Japanese Gold Fields

In this interview at the Precious Metals Summit 2024, John Proust, Chairman & CEO of Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG, OTCQB: JGLDF), provides insights into the company’s unique position in the Japanese gold exploration sector.

Proust begins by highlighting Japan Gold’s distinction as the first junior mining company to explore for gold in Japan. He then discusses Japan’s historical gold mining industry, setting the context for the company’s current exploration efforts. 

Also discussed is Japan Gold’s strategic partnerships with major players like Barrick and Newmont. Proust then outlines the company’s extensive portfolio, comprising 23 independent projects. The company also recently added industry veteran Fraser McCorkadale as President and COO. 

Looking ahead, Proust talks about upcoming drilling programs, providing investors with concrete milestones to anticipate.

Throughout the interview, Proust emphasizes Japan Gold’s unique positioning, combining first-mover advantage in an underexplored region with the backing of major mining companies. This narrative presents Japan Gold as a potentially high-reward opportunity in the gold exploration sector, with the expertise and resources to capitalize on Japan’s untapped mineral potential.


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