Topic: How To Invest

Q: Please, can I get your thoughts on Jaguar Mining Inc. and Pure Gold Mining Inc.? Thank you.

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A: Jaguar Mining Inc., $0.21, symbol JAG on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 722.6 million; Market cap: $162.2 million; www.jaguarmining.com), is a Canadian-based junior gold mining, development, and exploration company operating in Brazil. It has four mining operations, Roca Grande, Turmalina, Pilar and Paciência. In 2012, production at Paciência was suspended after it was determined that a complete rebuilding of the mining complex would be necessary to meet the required levels of safety, productivity and profitability. In March 2018, Jaguar made the decision to also suspend operations at its Roca Grande mine, and refocus its resources on its other operations. Because of the Roca Grande closure, production fell 10.8%, from 84,152 ounces of gold in 2017 to 75,048 ounces in 2018. Output likely slipped another 1.3% in 2019 to 74,082 ounces. As a result of the closure, revenue dropped 9.8%, from $105.2 million in 2017, to $94.9 million in 2018. (All figures except share price and market cap in U.S. dollars.) Revenue in the nine…