Philip Ker
Ventum Capital Markets

Philip Ker is a mining analyst for PI Financial. He has field experience as an exploration geologist working across Canada on gold, diamond and base metal projects. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in finance at the University of Alberta and also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in geology.
Recent Articles
Jr. Finds Massive Gold Potential in Idaho, Eyeing Expansion 09/08/2025
Liberty Gold Corp. (LGD:TSX; LGDTF:OTCQX) announces findings from sonic drilling at its Black Pine site in Idaho. Read why one analyst thinks the update highlights the potential of the project.
Many Catalysts Ahead for Gold Co. 08/25/2025
Liberty Gold Corp. (LGD:TSX; LGDTF:OTCQX) will be reporting additional metallurgical test results, updating the mineral resource estimate and completing a feasibility study on its Black Pine project and spinning out a separate asset, noted a Ventum Capital Markets report.
Target Price Raised on BC Gold Co. with Two US Projects 07/03/2025
Liberty Gold Corp. (LGD:TSX; LGDTF:OTCQX) benefits from a higher gold price, now reflected in Ventum Capital Markets' target price on the miner, noted one of its reports.
27.5M of 2.08 G/T Au Eq Among Final 2024 Assays at Project 02/21/2025
The company continues having "ongoing success through the drill bit" at its properties in British Columbia, noted a Ventum Capital Markets report.
Gold Co.'s Ring Zone Reveals Blue Sky Potential 11/14/2024
Thesis Gold Inc. (TAU:TSXV; THSGF:OTCQX; A3EP87:WKN) recently released assay results from the newly defined Ring Zone at its Lawyers-Ranch project in British Columbia, according to a Ventum Capital Markets research note.
Drill Results Show High Grades Near Surface, At Depth 10/24/2024
These new data, from one of the two properties comprising this explorer's project, could positively impact its economics in the upcoming preliminary feasibility study, noted a Ventum Capital Markets report.
Target Price on Co. Raised on Release of New PEA on Project 09/10/2024
Gold equivalent production outlined in this updated report is 32% higher than in the previous iteration, noted a Hannam & Partners report.
Recent Quotes
"We see significant expansion potential of LGD's Rangefront ahead."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(9/4/25)
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"Developers under coverage with an attractive M&A target include LGD."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(8/29/25)
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"We continue to see significant value creation by LGD for shareholders."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(8/27/25)
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"We see a catalyst-rich future for LGD as it advances Black Pine."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(8/19/25)
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"We continue see deep value in its shares as LGD derisks Black Pine."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(5/23/25)
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"We continue to see deep value in TAU."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(2/18/25)
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"TAU's new zone at Lawyers Ranch signals resource growth opportunities."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(11/13/24)
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"New assays from TAU's Lawyers are to be included in the project's PFS."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(10/23/24)
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"The PEA on TAU's Lawyers-Ranch showed 1 Moz more of Au eq production."
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Philip Ker, Ventum Capital Markets
(9/5/24)
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