In this interview, we speak with Matthew Hayes, Executive Director and Co-Founder of James Bay Minerals (ASX: JBY), about the company’s rapid rise as a U.S.-focused precious metals developer, advancing two high-grade assets—the Independence Gold Project in Nevada and the Shafter Silver Project in Texas. James Bay Minerals has been featured in the Australian Financial Review for its bold U.S. expansion and continues to deliver strong momentum through smart M&A, disciplined exploration, and a clean balance sheet.Key highlights covered by Matthew: ✔ Shafter Silver Project (Texas) – One of the highest-grade silver projects on the ASX at 289g/t Ag, with 17.5Moz high-grade silver and over $150M in existing infrastructure, offering a fast-track pathway to restart. ✔ Independence Gold Project (Nevada) – Advanced asset neighbouring Nevada Gold Mines’ Phoenix operation, hosting 1.4Moz Au including nearly 1Moz at 6.7g/t gold, with a resource upgrade and scoping study imminent. ✔ Strategic U.S. Positioning – Both assets located in Tier-1 mining jurisdictions with access to infrastructure, low operating costs, and government-backed critical minerals initiatives. ✔ Clean Capital Structure – No debt, no options, and ~$15M cash post-raise, fully funding work programs across both projects. ✔ Experienced & Proven Leadership – The same team behind the Maverick Springs (Sun Silver) success, which re-rated 10× in value, now driving growth at James Bay. ✔ Silver Market Outlook – Matthew outlines a structural global silver deficit, U.S. critical mineral recognition, and strong tailwinds from solar, EV, and data-center demand—positioning JBY at the forefront of the next silver cycle.With strong projects, a clear growth pathway, and an ambitious leadership team, James Bay Minerals (ASX: JBY) offers investors leveraged exposure to both gold and silver in the world’s largest precious-metals consumer market.
