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July 2, 2026

Where to Find and Recycle Rhodium Apart From Catalytic Converters

Rhodium is most commonly associated with automotive catalytic converters, but vehicles are not the only place this rare precious metal is used. Outside the auto...
July 2, 2026

Gold’s 28% Correction Is Painful, But History Suggests The Bull Market Isn't Over

After one of the strongest breakouts in its history, gold has entered its first meaningful correction. The move has unsettled investors, especially as the metal...
July 2, 2026

How China's Import Surge is Rewriting Silver

The global silver market is entering a period of major structural change. Traditionally, silver has had two identities: a precious metal used as a store...
June 29, 2026

Hong Kong Banks Build Gold Inventories Ahead of New Bullion Clearing System Launch

Hong Kong is further solidifying its position as a major Asian bullion trading hub, with several banks reportedly importing large gold bars ahead of the...
June 29, 2026

Gold falls below $4,000 an ounce for the first time since November

Gold fell below $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time since November 2025, as investors reacted to a stronger U.S. dollar and rising...
June 29, 2026

Beyond the Catalytic Converter: Hidden Rhodium in Industrial Scrap

Rhodium is best known for its use in automotive catalytic converters, but many manufacturers overlook rhodium’s value in non-automotive scrap. Because the metal is rare,...
June 29, 2026

Gold Rebounds as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Oil-Driven Inflation Fears

Gold prices rose nearly 1% on Monday, rebounding from an over one-week low hit in the previous session, as signs of progress in U.S.–Iran peace...
June 29, 2026

Ruthenium’s Volatile Market: Why Prices Swing and How Scrap Value Is Determined

Ruthenium prices are highly volatile because the metal sits between rigid supply and fast-changing technological demand. Unlike major industrial metals, ruthenium is not mined in...
June 29, 2026

China’s Gold Imports Surge To A Record In More Than Two Years

China’s gold imports jumped to their highest monthly level in more than two years in May, underscoring the resilience of bullion demand in the world’s...
June 25, 2026

Reclaiming Ruthenium

Ruthenium is one of the rarest elements in Earth’s crust. Its abundance in the bulk continental crust is estimated at 0.6 parts per billion. Like...
June 25, 2026

Why Does Iridium Make Platinum Look Cheap

By June 2026, iridium was quoted at approximately $7,350 per troy ounce, while platinum traded around $1,671 per troy ounce. That placed iridium at a...
June 25, 2026

Ruthenium vs. Iridium in Platinum Alloys

Platinum alloy producers are increasingly weighing ruthenium against iridium as manufacturers seek harder, cheaper, and more wear-resistant materials for jewelry, medical devices, and energy systems...