James Cooper

About James Cooper

James Cooper is a highly experienced commodities analyst, specialising in Australian mining stocks and mining industry financial analysis.

Holding postgraduate qualifications in geology, James is a trusted authority in the Australian mining sector, boasting extensive industry expertise that spans from Australia to Africa.

Throughout his career, James Cooper has worked with both major and junior mining companies operating in the Australian mining stocks landscape — including Barrick Gold, Equinox Minerals, Crosslands Resources, and Northern Star.

His wide-ranging skill set encompasses all phases of mining exploration in Australia, as well as involvement in a diverse range of commodities markets…making him a sought-after expert in Australian mining stocks.

Currently, James Cooper serves as the Commodities Analyst specialising in Australian mining stocks at Fat Tail Investment Research.

He is also the Editor for two premium mining investment services focusing on Australian mining stocks: Diggers & Drillers and Mining: Phase One.

Leveraging his in-depth industry experience, James offers a unique insider's perspective on emerging trends, investment opportunities, and the future of Australian mining stocks.

Don't miss the chance to benefit from James's expert insights. Browse his recent articles below to see the latest trends in the mining sector, or take your investment strategy to the next level by subscribing to his premium service, Diggers & Drillers, available now for just $199 for the first year.

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Gold’s Line in the Sand Offers a Solid Long-Term Entry

Gold’s wildest year on record delivered panic, war, and a 20% crash — but the real story is just beginning.

By James Cooper, Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Behind the Scenes of Our Biggest Wins in 2026

While markets bleed, we’re cashing in. Here’s how deep geological knowledge is uncovering wins nobody else sees coming.

By James Cooper, Monday, 04 May 2026

Indonesia Killed the Nickel Market. Now It’s Pulling the Strings

Indonesia flooded the nickel market, crushed its rivals, and closed its mines. Now it’s tightening supply to reap the rewards.

By James Cooper, Friday, 01 May 2026

James Cooper is the editor for

Diggers and Drillers

A monthly newsletter that recommends small-to-mid-cap ASX-listed resource stocks primed to benefit from an anticipated resurgence in Aussie mining.

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Mining: Phase One

Mining: Phase One is different from everything else we do here at Fat Tail Investment Research.

It’s only designed for a very small group of aggressive — but prudent — individuals who are looking for trade ideas in the most speculative end of the resources sector…exploration companies in the first stage of the mining stock lifecycle — ‘phase one’.

These kinds of stocks are near impossible to value because they generally have no existing resources and no revenues. As such, traditional forms of analysis are usually obsolete in this area.

To get an edge, you need to understand the rocks. As an experienced geologist, this is Editor James Cooper’s wheelhouse. His career spans 15 years working for some of the biggest and smallest resource companies in Australia and Africa.

His aim is to help you trade the next cyclical bull market in commodities using his personally developed system for investing in highly speculative, phase one miners.