About us

ORIGIN OF MINING DISCOVERY

Mining Discovery began in 2022, founded by Michael Clark and Sagar Bakshi with a shared vision: to bring clarity and depth to a field often clouded by noise and half-truths. Both coming from different backgrounds, mining markets, and strategic communication, they realised the mining sector lacked a strong, trustworthy voice dedicated to the stories that matter: corporate actions, sustainability, exploration, regulation, investor relations, and innovation.

They believed that mining isn’t just about rocks and machines; it’s about people, communities, economies, and the future of our planet. And they set out to build a platform that honors all of that.

Management Team

Gaurav Sharma

Founder, Mining Discovery

Michael Clark, who established Mining Discovery, is at the forefront with an idea that the global mining industry should communicate via innovation. He concentrates on the U.S. and Canada practices and thus directs the content strategy, digital marketing, and outreach of the platform. Mining Discovery has matured into a vibrant media and marketing centre under his guidance, where mining firms, investors, and professionals exchange knowledge and grow their footprint. His speciality covers the areas of advertising, PR, eCommerce, and web development, which result in the creation of scalable solutions applicable to both the technology and the storytelling sides. His progressive approach is very much a part of Mining Discovery, which has already earned the reputation of a trustworthy partner in the industry’s growth.

Sagar Bakshi

Director & Co-Founder, Mining Discovery

The platform of Mining Discovery, masterminded by Sagar Bakshi, connects the global mining community and also empowers it. He is mainly focusing on U.S. and Canadian mining activities and is the one that helps the companies put out their messages regarding industry news, corporate updates, and event promotions. Mining Discovery, under his leadership, has grown into a total growth partner and is providing services like advertising, public relations, brand marketing, and web development. Apart from this, Sagar is also working with eCommerce startups on Shopify and Amazon by giving them dropshipping and digital marketing support. His strategic planning, coupled with his innovative methods, will continue to play a significant role in the measurable growth of the mining and digital marketing industries.

Our Advisors

Laura Stein

Mining Discovery Advisor, Laura Stein is one of the predecessors with 50-plus years of exceptional global mining industry experience. There exists a lighter shade in her operational experience and knowledge matrix across mineral and market boundaries in exploration, project development, and strategic advisory operations. Laura has been reputed for the singular ability to guide projects through discovery and development while staying true to her principles out of respect for the challenge put in front of her. Designing a full range of support and services, she enables Mining Discovery in the identification, evaluation, and advancement of promising mineral opportunities with confidence and transparency.

Chris Powell

A Mining Discovery Advisor, Chris Powell has decades of experience in journalism and in the precious metals markets. He is Connecticut-based and his background includes 56 years at the Journal Inquirer, 44 of them as managing editor, while still writing influential political columns. Chris is also a founding member of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), and its secretary/treasurer, an organization formed for the purpose of exposing and combating gold market manipulations by the central banks. Through his writings for the GATA Dispatch as well as his international advocacy, Chris has been an active voice against uncertainty and for fair dealing in the gold and mineral markets. With his profound expertise and commitment, he takes a great interest in Mining Discovery’s mandate in the early-stage mineral exploration and discovery.

Our Purpose

Illuminate the Industry

Report clearly on exploration, production, regulation, investment, and ESG.

Insight into Action

Interpret the news so that leaders and investors can make informed decisions.

Foster Transparency

Provide a clear view of company operations, risks, and community impact.

Build Bridges

Connecting firms, investors, regulators, and communities through journalism and data.

Our Principles

Integrity

Truthful, verified reporting above all else.

Clarity

Explain complex issues in plain, impactful language.

Innovation

Adopting new tools and formats to keep coverage relevant.

Respect

Consideration for communities, environment, investors, and workers.

Partnership

Collaborating with companies, experts, and institutions as allies.

What Makes Us Unique

Feature	Why It Matters
Industry-Focused Journalism	We specialize in mining for depth, context, and consistency.
Integrated Approach	We connect reporting, data, and branding — treating them as a single story.
Dual Perspective	We address both industry professionals and community stakeholders.
Media & Digital Strength	Editorial excellence meets SEO, visual storytelling, and syndication.
Founder-Driven Vision	Guided by the personal commitment of our founders for purpose-driven growth.

Looking Ahead

Mining Discovery aims to be the trusted global voice in mining — expanding coverage in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, developing advanced data tools, enriching video storytelling, and nurturing an engaged community that values truth over noise.