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March 04, 2014

How Junior Companies Survive in the Exploration Wild
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 04, 2014
by James Stafford of Oilprice.com Only the fittest can survive in today's market for junior oil and gas companies, which must demonstrate a great deal of ingenuity in the balancing of risk and reward. Nothing but the most exceptional oil and gas projects will win capital, and, in the words of one junior, this means "finding plays before they are exciting." Being a junior in this market means being the best of the best, or being shut out entirely. The question is: Who is up to this make-or-break c ... read more

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