We don’t always control where a meaningful, life-altering decision is made… | Accelerate! by Synergy

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9 years ago I was on my way to a mining project with a group of clients. We were traveling in 2 @toyotaargentina 4WD Hilux on dusty, endless roads in western Argentina. I had been on similar trips many times in my life but this was different... there were lots of moments of silence, looking out the … Continue reading We don’t always control where a meaningful, life-altering decision is made… | Accelerate! by Synergy

Resilience in the age of covid-19 | Accelerate! by Synergy

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I've been thinking a lot about how everyone copes with emergencies like the one we're amidst, and how resilient we can be in the face of adversity. Some of us feel the need to retreat and think about things until we can come up a strategy, others quickly adjust and evolve. No pathway is right … Continue reading Resilience in the age of covid-19 | Accelerate! by Synergy

5 things you absolutely need to know before investing in gold companies

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Investing in natural resources can be rewarding but it does have its challenges. There are lots of technical terms to understand, resources are sometimes located in risky & distant jurisdictions and from 100 exploration projects, less than 1 will become a mine. Yes, tough odds, but if you happen to buy into a company when … Continue reading 5 things you absolutely need to know before investing in gold companies

Should you have natural resources in your stock portfolio? Like, really??

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Well, if you've read any of my previous posts or follow me in any of my socials, you may already have assumed what I am about to say. But bear with me... I have my reasons! Yes, I do believe you need natural resources. Shocker! Where do I start? There are certainly many reasons but I … Continue reading Should you have natural resources in your stock portfolio? Like, really??

5 reasons Australia is a fantastic place to start your own business | Accelerate! by Synergy

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As a former architect trained in Argentina, I got used to thinking about my career from the entrepreneur standpoint, ever since my Uni years. It is assumed that you'd start your own architectural practice, and have clients; we were never told to look for a job, instead, we had to create it and then manage … Continue reading 5 reasons Australia is a fantastic place to start your own business | Accelerate! by Synergy

Lithium, advice from an Australian ambassador and the Venezuelan situation at LADU 2017

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I attended the Latin America Down Under (LADU) conference last month, held in Perth (did you know it was my first time there? Find out!). Although still a small conference, it was a good opportunity to catch up with those interested in strengthening the relationship between Australia and Latin America. I consider myself a passionate fan … Continue reading Lithium, advice from an Australian ambassador and the Venezuelan situation at LADU 2017