The Big Score: Robert Friedland, INCO, And The Voisey's Bay Hustle

Robert Friedland is the Steve Jobs of junior mining companies. As it turns out, they knew each other, if briefly. Anyone who aspires to high level business negotiations in any industry would be well served to read this book. You may never be "that guy" and I frankly hope you never do, but you probably sit across the table from someone like him all the time. In counterpoint to "A. Reader" (the only 4-star review so far) the book did not start out slow to my eye. Author Jacquie McNish can tell a true story so that it reads like fast-paced fiction. She did a masterful job of research and reporting, then wrapped the whole thing into an amazingly difficult to put down book. If you have interest in penny stocks, mining, or business negotiations, you owe it to yourself to read this one.

Inspired to read this after learning of Robert from Steve Jobs book. Really enjoyed reading this book. I learned a lot about geology and mining. The author does a great job of tying in the science, business, acquisitions, and stock promotion. Robert is a very interesting person. Watch some of his interviews on YouTube. Yes he’s driven by money but he’s also cognizant of the planet and the practicality and necessity of mining.

I talked to Robert in eastern Canada about 15 years ago because an author mentioned him in writing and I promoted my investment concepts.

"The Big Score" is a great read. Lots of detail. Amazing amount of research with the actual people that were there at the time. I highly recommend this book as being very informative and helpful.

Legendary man!

I was amazed that though the subject could have been very dull, this book was a real page turner. There are very few non-fiction books that can actually grab and keep my attention as this one did. An interesting book and extremely well written.

Very well written and researched. Reminded me of The Predator's Ball by Connie Bruck

Fascinating story about a fascinating guy. Suggest you also read the Steve Jobs biography as there is some interesting comparisons and cross-overs between the two former friends in their early lives.