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Economy, Precious Metals

“Demand for lithium and other critical minerals is skyrocketing, IEA says, but concerns over supply linger”

“…In a new report published Tuesday, the Paris-based organization said the period between 2017 and 2022 saw a “tripling in overall demand for lithium, a 70% jump in demand for cobalt, and a 40% rise in demand for nickel.”… Investment in the… Continue Reading…

Business, Precious Metals

“Japan Chip Linchpin Soars on $7 Billion Government Buyout Talk”

“JSR Corp., the largest maker of a compound essential to all chipmaking, surged by its daily limit after a report the government-backed Japan Investment Corp. may buy out the company for roughly ¥1 trillion ($7 billion)… JSR controls roughly 30%… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“China Controls Minerals That Run the World—and It Just Fired a Warning Shot at U.S.”

“China’s decision this week to restrict the export of two minerals used in semiconductors, solar panels and missile systems was more than a trade salvo. It was a reminder of its dominant hold over the world’s mineral resources—and a warning of its… Continue Reading…

Business, Precious Metals

“Gold Miners Newmont, Newcrest Extend Takeover Talks by a Week”

“Talks to secure the biggest ever gold-mining deal will be extended after Newmont Corp. and Newcrest Mining Ltd. failed to reach a binding agreement in the time originally allotted… Newmont, the world’s biggest gold miner, made a non-binding offer to… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“How To Tell If Silver Is Real: 3 Quick Tests For Silver”

“Silver is probably the precious metal you are most likely to see while out in the world. It’s an incredibly popular material that has been used for generations to make jewelry, silverware, decorative artwork, and functional items. Jewelry is commonly… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“The World Is On The Verge of A Significant Silver Supply Shortage”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: According to the silver institute, last year’s silver market already saw a multi-year shortage in supply and production. With industrial and retail demand estimated to increase by a record 18% from last year, the current silver deficit is expected to jump by 400%. We’re… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“Central Banks And Unknown Buyers Are Scooping Up A Record Amount of Gold”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: If all you listen to is mainstream financial news, all you’ll hear about are the “fashionable” narratives that, though intriguing, may mean zilch at the end of the day. So, you heard about gold’s plunge in October in contrast to… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“A Great Copper Squeeze Is Coming for the Global Economy”

“The price of copper — used in everything from computer chips and toasters to power systems and air conditioners — has fallen by nearly a third since March. Investors are selling on fears that a global recession will stunt demand… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Higher Copper Prices Are Here to Stay, Could Reach $15,000 [Per Ton]”

“Due to this supply-demand gap, an increasing number of analysts have turned super bullish on copper in the short, medium, and long term. Bank of America, Citi, and Goldman Sachs are the latest ones to have bullish forecasts for copper… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Palladium Shoots To An All-Time High Amid Fears Of Scarcity”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Palladium prices just hit an all-time record of $3,440.76 an ounce before pulling back to levels that are still historically elevated. This palladium high shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering that Russia is the world’s largest palladium… Continue Reading…