Investors love CEOs who’ve been there and done that. Michael Gunning, CEO of VR Resources (TSXV:VRR), is one of those. He stirred up a bidding war when he led uranium company Hathor Exploration, which resulted in a Rio Tinto takeover for more than $650 million. He also led Alpha Minerals to a $190 million buyout. Now, Gunning and his team are developing what they hope to be the next big copper/gold project in the Western U.S. that could eventually attract a big buyer such as Freeport McMoran. Gunning also explains why he sees a significant, positive shift in sentiment in the mining sector.