Leonard has been writing regarding precious and base metals for more than two decades as monthly columnist for California-based "ICMJ's Prospecting and MINING Journal" and Vancouver's "Resource World Magazine", focusing on how political and financial considerations impact the world of mining and the prices of the metals. Mr. Melman has also contributed commentary and corporate studies to other publications including Resource Stock Investor and Western Standard Magazine.

He has visited and reported on mining operations on four continents and his articles have appeared on several mining websites. During his past, Mr. Melman has gained valuable knowledge and experience in previous careers as manager of multi-million dollar consumer lending operations and as a securities and commodity broker.

He recently started his own publication The Melman Report.

He lives in the beautiful Vancouver Island community of Nanoose Bay with his wife, Thama.

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