Patrick began his career as a geologist in Southern Africa and has over 30 years' experience in geology, mining investments, finance and economics; extensive evaluation and investing experience in broking, as a well-known, leading gold industry analyst with HSBC, in fund management with USAA, and in investment banking and commodities.
He is a CFA Charter Holder and holds a BSc. in Mining Geology (Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London) and an MS in Mineral Economics (Penn State University).