MARCH 7, 2016 - The Goodman School of Mines and Laurentian University are proud to announce the inaugural Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC), an investment management competition for undergraduate students. The competition will be held at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario from February 22 to February 25, 2017.
The Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC) is unlike any other competition in Canada; this is not a simulation. Students will be solving real problems for real companies. They will have the opportunity to meet with three CEOs of mining companies currently trading on the TSX or TSX-V and interview them about the current and projected financial strength of their company. After thorough analysis, they will recommend to their top-tier clients, a single company for their portfolio. The competition will provide students with a chance to put their academic credentials to a vital test.
GGC offers multiple networking opportunities for all involved whether students, volunteers, industry professionals, business executives, CEOs, or sponsors through events such as: the Opening Gala, Thursday evening social, Awards Gala, sponsored lunches or student pitches.
Students will be competing for shares worth the equivalent of four (4) ounces of gold and a paid summer internship with a financial investment company.
According to, Bruce Jago, PhD, PGeo, Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines, they anticipate 14 universities to take part in the challenge and aim to be the most sophisticated, prestigious and realistic investment management competition in the country.
For more information on the Goodman Gold Challenge, visit our website or contact Éric Lavergne-Giroux, GGC Event Coordinator at goodmangoldchallenge@laurentian.ca.