In these uncertain times, exposure to precious metals is a sensible portfolio hedge. Precious metals prices are rising as investor sentiment shifts firmly to risk-off mode. The easy option would be to simply hold ETFs linked to the prices of these metals. The Global Investor thinks it’s worthwhile to take a bit more risk and own precious metal mining stocks instead as they both benefit from rising commodity prices, and if picked carefully have growth profiles in their own right. In a recent article, I talked about why I was bullish on Centamin (OTCPK:CELTF