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I (Shae Russell) am flying solo this week, and today’s podcast comes to you from the Australian Gold Conference in Sydney.

Given that I’m at a gold function, it will come as no surprise to you that today I’m discussing all things concerning the precious metal.

I cover some of the most common questions I get about gold, such as, “Have I missed the boat?”, and “Is there a right and wrong time to buy?” (Not-so-subtle hint: never buy gold when it’s in the news!)

Plus, for those who are looking to invest in mining stocks, I go through the three key things you should look out for before taking the plunge: a great management team, companies that beat their own expectations, and another side of “ESG” (environment, social and governance) that’s rarely discussed.