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December 15, 2025

The Lifecycle of Silver in the United States

Silver is found in the Earth’s crust at about 0.07 parts per million and is commonly recovered as a byproduct from mining copper, lead, zinc,...
December 15, 2025

Why Did We Stop Using Silver After The Civil War

The American Civil War (1861–1865) was not only a defining military and political conflict; it was also a watershed moment in the evolution of the...
December 15, 2025

Russia's Gold Reserves Surpassed $300 Billion For The First Time

Russia has taken center stage in the global gold market after its gold reserves soared to a record-breaking US$310.72 billion as of November 30, 2025....
December 11, 2025

Why China Imports Silver Powder Despite Being a Major Producer

Despite being among the world’s top silver producers and housing a vast refining infrastructure, China remains a net importer of physical silver, particularly in the...
December 11, 2025

Where to Find Rhodium Scrap

Rhodium is the rarest of all commercially traded metals, with its global supply heavily constricted to a handful of by-product extraction zones within South Africa’s...
December 11, 2025

Gold Gains On FED Rate Cut Optimism; Silver Hits Record High

While gold has maintained a historic rally throughout 2025, it is silver that has captured the market’s attention in early December, shattering records and outperforming...
December 8, 2025

How Ruthenium Quietly Doubled in Price

Historically, ruthenium has found its primary uses in the electronics industry for chip resistors and electrical contacts. It also serves as a crucial catalyst in...
December 8, 2025

Urban Mining: Recovering Silver from Electronic Scrap

Urban mining, recovering metals from discarded products, is emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional mining. With global e-waste at 57.4 million metric tonnes in...
December 8, 2025

The Ruthenium And Rhodium Revival

The prevailing market sentiment for both rhodium and ruthenium is one of renewed optimism, marking a distinct "revival" in their respective markets. This positive momentum...
December 4, 2025

The Great Rhodium Unwind

Rhodium has experienced one of the most significant price fluctuations in modern commodity history, peaking at nearly $29,800 per ounce in March 2021 before stabilizing...
December 4, 2025

Silver Soars to New Heights Amid Global Supply Crunch

December 2025 is shaping up to be a historic month for silver, with the white metal smashing record after record and captivating global markets. On...
December 4, 2025

Wind Turbine Brush Recycling

As the renewable energy revolution accelerates, wind turbines have become towering symbols of a decarbonized future. Yet within these machines, far from the public eye,...
December 1, 2025

World’s Largest Silver Bar Unveiled In Dubai

The physical manifestation of a nearly two-tonne bar of fine silver serves a dual symbolic role. On one hand, it pays homage to the founding...
December 1, 2025

Silver Futures Hit New Record High

In a stunning November rally, silver futures surged to historic highs, marking a milestone in the precious metals market driven by tightening global supplies, renewed...
December 1, 2025

Where To Sell Your Silver When Large Refineries Are Not Buying

In late 2025, the silver market reached unprecedented heights, both in terms of price and structural dysfunction. With spot prices soaring above $53 per troy...
November 28, 2025

Is 925 Silver Worth It?

In the turbulent economic climate of late 2025, where silver has shattered psychological barriers, trading above $50 per ounce, the question “Is 925 Sterling Silver...
November 28, 2025

Refineries Pay Significantly More For Silver Scrap

In the burgeoning secondary precious metals market, silver scrap serves as an overlooked but significant store of wealth among average consumers and small business...
November 24, 2025

Guide to Selling Your Sterling Silver

Liquidating sterling silver profitably starts with knowing exactly what you have, then choosing the best way to sell it. The most successful sellers authenticate their...
November 24, 2025

Is Sterling Silver Flatware Valuable? Here's How to Tell

For centuries, sterling silver flatware has held a unique and influential position in the household economy. It is far more than “nice cutlery.” Silver flatware...
November 24, 2025

Where to Refine Silver

Commercial refiners accept a diverse range of silver-bearing materials beyond the conventional sources of jewelry. Among these materials are sterling silver, which comprises 92.5% silver...
November 20, 2025

Fragile Supply Breathes New Life into Platinum Market

After decades in the shadow of gold and years of stagnation, platinum is enjoying a dramatic resurgence. Once a poor cousin in the precious metals...
November 20, 2025

Difference Between 999 Fine Silver and 925 Sterling Silver

When people reference "silver," they often envision elegant jewelry, heirloom cutlery, or investment bars. However, not all silver is created equal. The true distinction lies...
November 20, 2025

Silver’s Gains May Fade Unless Gold Rises Further

As silver continues its shimmering ascent in 2025, breaking records and defying typical trends, analysts caution that its bullish trajectory may not endure without confirmation...
November 17, 2025

The Lifecycle and Critical Role of Scrap Silver in the Modern Supply Chain

As global industries surge forward in the digital and green revolutions, silver, the most conductive metal known to science, is experiencing a renaissance not just...
November 17, 2025

Silver's Role in Modern Industry

Pure silver has long been regarded as the benchmark for conductivity, both electrical and thermal, setting the standard against which all other metals are measured....