Chen Lin
Guest
"Publisher of 'What is Chen Buying? What is Chen Selling?' newsletter and his direct, technically-grounded interviews with mining executives"
Biography
Chen Lin is the publisher of the widely-read investment newsletter What is Chen Buying? What is Chen Selling? and the principal of Lin Asset Management. A seasoned natural resource investor, Lin has built a reputation for identifying undervalued opportunities across the precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals sectors. His newsletter provides subscribers with real-time insights into his personal portfolio moves, offering a rare window into the decision-making process of an active resource investor.
Lin is a fixture at major mining investment events, including the Metals Investor Forum, where he conducts on-camera interviews with mining executives and geologists. His interview style is notably direct and technically informed—he presses management teams on metallurgy, permitting timelines, and whether projects can be turned into "financeable" assets. This approach has made his interviews valuable educational content for retail investors seeking to understand how professional investors evaluate mining companies.
As an investor, Lin is known for his contrarian instincts and willingness to back early-stage companies with strong management and aligned interests. He has expressed particular conviction in the silver sector, arguing that silver is transitioning from a bullion play to a critical physical asset driven by industrial demand, particularly from China's manufacturing sector. His analysis frequently incorporates macroeconomic factors, including Chinese demand dynamics, currency movements, and energy market trends.
Lin's investment philosophy emphasizes "skin in the game"—he looks for management teams who are significant shareholders and have personal capital at risk. He has been featured in Streetwise Reports, Investing News Network, and other prominent resource investment publications, where he shares his outlook on silver breakouts, gold catalysts, and critical mineral opportunities. His ability to bridge the gap between institutional-quality analysis and accessible commentary has made him a trusted voice among retail mining investors.
Videos (31)
Ralph Shearing of Goldgroup Mining Inc. talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | February 2026
Goldgroup Mining CEO Ralph Shearing presents the Cerro Prieto gold mine expansion strategy in Sonora, Mexico, aiming to extend mine life. The company focuses on increasing gold production and creating long-term shareholder value through operational improvements and continued exploration. The Metals Investor Forum provides vetted access to junior mining management teams with excellent financials and promising properties.
Maura Kolb of Dryden Gold Corp. talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | February 2026
Dryden Gold Corp. is advancing a district-scale gold exploration project in the underexplored Dryden Gold District of northwestern Ontario. The company is focused on systematically expanding high-grade gold discoveries along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone within a greenstone belt. CEO Maura Kolb highlights the experienced technical team and strong exploration results driving the company's potential in this historic district.
David Wolfin of Avino Silver & Gold Mines talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | February 2026
Avino Silver & Gold Mines CEO David Wolfin discusses company operations and strategy at the Metals Investor Forum in Toronto. Avino is focused on sustainable silver and gold production while expanding resources across its district-scale land package in Durango, Mexico. The Metals Investor Forum provides investors direct access to vetted junior mining companies with excellent management and promising properties.
"The AI Driven Commodity Bull Market" Chen Lin presents at the Toronto Metals Investor Forum
Chen Lin presents his investment thesis on an AI-driven commodity bull market at the Toronto Metals Investor Forum. The presentation explores how artificial intelligence trends are creating significant demand and upward pressure on mining commodities. The forum highlights vetted junior mining companies with excellent management, strong financials, and promising mineral properties.
Galen McNamara of Silver47 Exploration talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Silver47 CEO outlines high-grade U.S. silver exploration strategy across multiple jurisdictions for potential resource upside. Company targets institutional and retail investors through vetted Metals Investor Forum with strong management credentials. Multi-jurisdictional portfolio approach diversifies geological risk while maintaining focus on domestic silver assets.
Derek Macpherson of West Point Gold talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Derek Macpherson, CEO of West Point Gold Corp., discusses the company's gold exploration strategy focused on the southwestern United States. The flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona is highlighted as a key asset alongside additional exploration properties located in Nevada. Interview conducted at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver, emphasizing management quality as critical for junior mining success.
Roger Rosmus of Goliath Resources talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Roger Rosmus discusses Goliath Resources' high-grade Surebet gold discovery and ongoing exploration strategy in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Interview conducted by Chen Lin at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver, highlighting management quality and property potential. Goliath Resources presents as a vetted junior mining company with promising financials and an excellent management team.
Claudia Tornquist of Kodiak Copper talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Kodiak Copper CEO discusses the company's copper-focused exploration strategy and flagship MPD copper-gold project in British Columbia. Interview highlights copper's critical role in the global energy transition, positioning the metal for strong long-term demand growth. Presentation at the Metals Investor Forum underscores the importance of experienced management teams in driving junior mining success.
Dr. Quinton Hennigh of Irving Resources talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Dr. Quinton Hennigh discusses Irving Resources' exploration strategy targeting silica-rich gold and silver systems across their portfolio of past-producing mines in Japan. Interview conducted at Metals Investor Forum highlights the company's prospective projects and technical approach to mineral exploration in underexplored Japanese mining districts. Presentation emphasizes management quality as critical success factor for junior mining companies, with direct investor access to leadership teams at the forum.
Maura Kolb of Dryden Gold talks to Chen Lin | Metals Investor Forum | January 2026
Dryden Gold Corp. holds a dominant land position in the Dryden Gold District of Northern Ontario, offering investors significant exploration upside potential. The company is pursuing a high-grade gold exploration strategy, which could yield substantial returns if successful resource delineation occurs. Management emphasizes the importance of direct investor engagement to assess leadership quality, a critical factor for junior mining success.
"The Super Cycle of Commodities" Chen Lin presents at the January Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver
Chen Lin presents his thesis on the emerging commodities super cycle at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver. The forum showcases highly vetted junior mining companies with excellent management teams and promising properties. Investors gain direct access to management teams, allowing for critical in-person due diligence and assessment.
Key Quotes
"We want to see signatures, money, checks. Because the risk here is less 'is there metal?' and is more 'can you legally and technically turn it into a financeable project?'"
— Streetwise Reports interview on evaluating mining investments
"Silver is moving from a bullion play to a critical physical asset driven by industrial demand."
— Investing News Network interview on silver market forecast
Key Works
Investment newsletter tracking Chen Lin's personal portfolio moves and analysis of resource sector opportunities
In-depth interview with Investing News Network covering silver's move into triple digits, China's role in the market, and outlook for gold and critical minerals
Detailed analysis of silver's fundamental shift and specific stock picks in the silver and critical minerals space
Specializations
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