James Dines has become legendary for having made correct forecasts that were in complete contradiction to the rest of the financial community. In an industry that it takes courage and conviction to go against the crowd, Mr Dines defiantly warned investors of the “invisible crash” that would send gold at $35/oz and silver at 92.5 cents/oz, far higher, becoming “The Original Goldbug.” Many years ago he became “The Original China Bug,” predicting that that nation would “dominate the 21st Century,” a daring call that many even now disbelieve. Mr Dines was also “The Original Internet Bug” and “The Original Uranium Bug” when the metal was at $8/lb, and “The Original Rare Earth Bug” on 22 May 09 near the proverbial “rock bottom.” Mr Dines ability to foresee markets so clearly began during his days a National Honor Scholar at the University of Chicago, where he worked toward his doctorate before having served in Military Intelligence. That duty aside, he then became a Junior Security Analyst at a Wall Street Brokerage firm. It took him only 2-1/2 years to earn the title of Senior Security Analyst at AM Kidder & Co. In an early exhibition of the brilliance that would propel him to the top of the financial world just a few years hence, after 6 months, Mr Dines was promoted to write Kidder’s weekly market letter. After just a year, the publication was renamed The Dines Letter, a reflection of his successful predictions and unique style. According to Timer’s Digest, The Dines Letter has ranked first in the Top Ten Long-Term Timers on the S&P 500 Index in 2009, 2010 and 2011 (through April).

Paul van Eeden is the President of Cranberry Capital Inc., a private Canadian investment holding company. He is also a director of two publicly listed Canadian mineral exploration companies: Miranda Gold Corp. and Evrim Resources Corp. Paul van Eeden is well known as an investor and for his macro economic research on monetary inflation and the gold price. He is a regular speaker at numerous investment conferences and has been a regular guest on business television programs.

Frank Holmes is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors, Inc., which manages a diversified family of mutual funds and hedge funds specializing in natural resources, emerging markets and infrastructure.

The company’s funds have earned many awards and honors during Mr. Holmes’ tenure, including more than two dozen Lipper Fund Awards and certificates.

The Global Resources Fund (PSPFX) was Lipper’s top-performing global natural resources fund in 2010. In 2009, the World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWPX) was Lipper’s top-performing gold fund, the second time in four years for that achievement. In addition, both funds received 2007 and 2008 Lipper Fund Awards as the best overall fund in their respective categories.

Mr. Holmes was 2006 mining fund manager of the year for Mining Journal, a leading publication for the global resources industry, and he is co-author of “The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing.”

He is also an advisor to the International Crisis Group, which works to resolve global conflict, and the William J. Clinton Foundation on sustainable development in nations with resource-based economies.

Mr. Holmes was previously a research analyst, portfolio manager and managing director of corporate finance in Canada. He is a former president and chairman of the Toronto Society of the Investment Dealers Association, and he served on the Toronto Stock Exchange’s Listing Committee.

Rick Rule has been active in natural resource investing for thirty five years. He is a well-recognized expert in mining, energy, water, forest products, infrastructure and agriculture. A popular public speaker, Mr. Rule is a featured presenter at investment and industry forums and conferences around the world.

He founded the Global Resource Investments group of companies, now part of the Sprott Group of companies, which provides investment advice and management, as well as brokerage services to high net worth individuals, institutional investors and corporate entities worldwide.

Sprott Inc. is a public company, focused on investment management in the natural resources sector. The company manages or administers in excess of CAD $8,000,000,000 in resource and commodity assets, and has an admirable performance record.

Mr. Rule is particularly active in private placement markets, having originated and participated in hundreds of debt and equity transactions with private, pre-public and public companies. As general partner in the Exploration Capital Partner series of private placement partnerships, Mr. Rule has an exemplary track record of performance.

Sprott Inc. is a leading independent asset manager dedicated to achieving superior returns for its clients over the long term. The company currently operates through four business units: Sprott Asset Management L.P, Sprott Private Wealth L.P., and Sprott Consulting L.P. and Sprott US Holdings Inc.

Frank Trotter is president of EverBank Direct, the retail banking channel of Florida-based EverBank. A founding partner of EverBank, Mr. Trotter has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. He has served as senior vice president and managing director of Mercantile Bank Capital Markets and as director of the International Markets Division of Mark Twain Bank, where he created the WorldCurrency® family of deposits and directed the global launch of eCash. A graduate of St. Olaf College, Mr. Trotter also holds an MBA in finance and international finance from Washington University. He is a widely quoted speaker on financial topics, especially currency markets. Publications focusing on the WorldCurrency family of products or recently quoting Mr. Trotter include The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, CBS MarketWatch, USA Today, CNNfn, and the Chicago Tribune, among others.