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Silver Shortage 2025: The Physical Squeeze in Plain Numbers

2025 has delivered the clearest evidence yet that the global silver market is in structural deficit. Five consecutive annual deficits have now removed nearly 900 million ounces from visible refined stocks. Mines and recycling cannot keep pace. The numbers below are verifiable, public, and accelerating. Shanghai Vaults Drained 56% in Seven Weeks On September 30,…

How to Distinguish Between Cast Vs. Minted Bullion Bars

Whether you’re stacking gold or stacking silver, you’ve probably noticed there are two styles of bullion gold or silver bars: ‘Cast Bars’ and ‘Minted Bars’. On first appearance, they look alike – they’re gold or silver, solid precious metals, trusted investments, and ideal for storage. But there’s more to these differences than looks. Learning about…

What Exactly is ‘Investment Grade’ Gold? A Full Explanation

With gold being used more as a means to hedge inflation, market volatilities, or currency risk, you’ll usually hear dealers or prospective buyers use what’s called ‘investment-grade gold.’ But what does it really mean, and how can you tell if what you bought is indeed investment-grade gold? Here’s a straightforward, uncomplicated explanation to clarify what…

Why Hand-poured Bars are Becoming Collectors’ Favorites

With machines turning out millions of alike bullion products annually, there is now an increasing demand for something with a bit more character—a piece with history, something handmade. And it’s for these reasons in particular that silver bars poured by hand have exploded in popularity. These bars are not just made out of silver; these…