Simon Lawson

The following is a statement I made in reference to professional authenticity on social media. Jun is a great example of an authentic, honest and forthright scientist. A man who analyses, solves and publishes his thoughts, whether on social media, in a professional text or in simple discussion. Always authentic.

“Some people simply don’t want to hear the truth Jun Cowan. Your truth. Doesn’t fit their technical narrative (threatens ego), or worse, doesn’t fit the narrative they have sold to themselves and others (threatens ego and market valuation!).

The reason, the essence of why I sought you ought specifically for your counsel, for our company, for our highgrade gold discovery at Never Never was to hear your unedited truth.

You have seen more raw datasets and deposit styles than I think I ever will. You developed an amazing tool to assist in visualising trends within that data. A good proportion of our industry still uses a derivation of that tool and most don’t even know you did that. You. Amazing.

You requested simply point data, no bias, massive respect. You proceeded to educate myself and my whole team. You made us better with your output and we very much appreciate your input to our key project. Simple.

Keep being you Jun. You are an honest, unapologetic and unwavering personality and we love it. I love it. You are a truthsayer and thank you for being you.” #truthsayer

Simon Lawson, MD/CEO of Spartan Resources Ltd and big fan of Jun Cowan.