Gwen Preston has been a metals and mining analyst, investment leader, company executive, board member, and journalist for almost 20 years. Through this range of roles Gwen has built a deep base of knowledge around how to fund, find, and develop mineral projects and an expansive network in and understanding of the mining capital markets. Gwen began her career as a journalist with The Northern Miner before founding the Resource Maven newsletter in 2014, where she spent a decade producing independent research, investment commentary, and sector education for a global subscriber base. She then took on the role of Vice President Communications for West Red Lake Gold, where she brought capital markets interest to high potential but complicated mine restart opportunity. Gwen also serves on the board of Onyx Gold.

Gwen holds a B.Sc. (Chemistry) from McGill University and a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia.