Bob Thompson of Raymond James in Vancouver joins us this month to answer your questions about Fed policy, the precious metals and the mining sector.

Topics
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - What time is it on your "Mining clock"
6:48 - Latest Basel III requirements and its impact on PM
7:52 - What type of physical metal do you own?  
10:32 - Why did Canada liquidate all of its gold reserves?
17:05 - Why have junior miners gold prices
21:23 -  Outro

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Ask The Expert - Bob Thompson - January 2022

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