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Q: I've held MDI for some time (years) - thinking when gold and metals market move higher {which they have done) , MDI would be a leveraged 'picks and shovels' way to play the sector. That has not occurred, and recent quarterly results seem underwhelming to me. Your thoughts on both the results and my strategy.

Note: A couple of years ago I added AEM/NTR to bolster my materials weightings so do not need MDI in my portfolio to cover material sector.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and great service.

Glenn
Asked by Glenn on September 15, 2025
5i Research Answer:
MDI, at least, is up 23% YTD, helped along by the mining sector's surge. It remains debt free...
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