Join us as Mining.com.au Executive Producer Shae Russell speaks with Rick Rule, cofounder of Battle Bank, and Jeff Phillips, strategic investor, for an in-depth discussion on how the prospect generator model is reshaping mineral exploration.
Key topics discussed:
- What the prospect generator model is – and why it’s a smarter, lower-risk way to explore.
- How partnerships with major mining companies drive value for shareholders.
- The importance of management ownership and structure in long-term success.
- Why companies like Kincora and the Lachlan Fold Belt projects are attracting global attention.
- Insights from decades of experience on how investors can evaluate quality exploration businesses.
About the guests and discussion:
Rick Rule, a veteran financier and cofounder of Battle Bank, and Jeff Phillips, a long-time strategic investor, share their deep experience with prospect generators – companies that reduce exploration risk by farming out projects to larger partners while retaining upside exposure.
Watch the full interview to understand how the prospect generator model works, why it’s gaining traction in Australia, and how investors can identify the companies most likely to deliver value.








