Investors are spoilt for choice as they search the stock markets – even in tough times, there are opportunities to buy shares in for instance hundreds of emerging companies specialising in mining exploration and production.
An audience at a City event was therefore keen to hear advice offered by an expert, Tanya Matveeva of UK-based consultancy Behre Dolbear, when she gave a short address on What to look for when Investing in junior mining companies.
Ms Matveeva, senior geologist at her organisation and responsible for its weekly newsletter, said that although it might be a good time to invest, there was risk – high risk.
She advised: “When you consider which horse to bet on in this race, pick the best management team.”