Charles Oliver joined Sprott Asset Management in 2008. He is lead portfolio manager of the Sprott Gold and Precious Minerals Fund. Previously, he was at AGF Management Limited, where his team was awarded the Canadian Investment Awards Best Precious Metals Fund in 2004, 2006 and 2007. His accolades also include: Lipper Awards' best 5-year return in the Precious Metals category (AGF Precious Metals Fund, 2007), and the Lipper award for best 1-year return in the Precious Metals category 2010.