Nick has over 35 years’ metals and mining research experience. Prior to joining Progressive, Nick held research positions at a number of institutions including Canaccord Genuity, Investec, ING, Robert Fleming, (now JP Morgan), James Capel, (now HSBC), and Kleinwort Benson.  Nick has researched and advised companies and investors around the world, across a broad commodity spectrum, and across the market capitalisation range.  Nick began his career as a Geologist and has a degree in Geology from the University of London.  Nick is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the Geological Society and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.