She emphasized that a global perspective is key for understanding these metals as geopolitical turmoil unfolds.

‘I think the incredible rise — meteoric rise — of gold in recent months is the best indicator in terms of what is happening around us,’ said Blaszczyk, emphasizing that the BRICS nations are a key driver of gold in particular.

‘In some ways we are surrounded — our western system is pretty much surrounded by the new emerging reality,’ she explained, adding that most people miss the big picture by focusing on small-scale issues.

Blaszczyk also spoke about the importance of using gold and silver to protect wealth, commenting, ‘I think this is kind of a last call for everyone to invest in gold before it goes up even further and further — and the same thing goes for silver.’

Watch the interview above for more of her thoughts on gold and silver, as well as the BRICS.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.