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April 27, 2026

Azerbaijan's $3 Billion Gold Drawdown

In the first quarter of 2026, Azerbaijan made a move that would have seemed unlikely only a few years earlier: the State Oil Fund of...
April 27, 2026

China's 78% Silver Import Surge

China’s silver imports exploded in March 2026, rising 78% from the previous month to about 836 tonnes in what has become one of the most...
April 27, 2026

Private Mints vs Government Mints Which Bullion Should You Trust

In precious metals, trust is everything. When investors buy physical gold or silver, they are not just buying a commodity. They are buying confidence: confidence...
April 27, 2026

Gold Premiums Explained: Why Physical Bullion Costs More Than Spot Price

For many investors, the first encounter with the physical gold market brings an immediate question: if gold is quoted at a live market price every...
April 23, 2026

Sparkplugs Recycling Is A Thing Because Iridium Is Too Expensive

For decades, used spark plugs were treated as low-value automotive waste. Once removed during routine maintenance, they were typically discarded, mixed with general metal scrap,...
April 23, 2026

Gold Price Rises After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday after two straight sessions of losses, as investors responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with...
April 23, 2026

Russia sells gold bars for the first time in 25 years to fund budget deficit amid high military spending

Russia’s central bank has sold 700,000 troy ounces of gold so far in 2026, marking a significant change in how the country manages its reserves...
April 23, 2026

China’s Silver Imports Jump to Record on Retail and Solar Demand

China’s silver imports climbed to a record high in March, as strong buying from both retail investors and the photovoltaic (PV) industry pushed inflows far...
April 20, 2026

Global Iridium Supply Geology, Concentration, and Strategic Risk

Iridium is one of the rarest and most strategically important metals in the modern economy, yet its supply system is unlike that of almost any...
April 20, 2026

Silver Ingot Market Holds Firm Amid Weak Demand

According to SMM Today, silver ingot spot transactions were mainly concluded at slight premiums or at parity. The domestic market remained relatively quiet, with overall...
April 16, 2026

Recycling Spark Plugs for Platinum and Iridium

In the global race to secure critical materials, platinum and iridium have become two of the most strategically important metals in modern industry. These Platinum...
April 16, 2026

Central Bank Buying Keeps a Firm Floor Under Gold Prices

Gold prices may be facing bouts of volatility, but one of the market’s strongest long-term supports remains firmly in place: central bank demand. Even as...