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Silver has finally done it. After years of false starts, grinding consolidations, and manipulated suppression in the paper markets, the white metal has officially broken out. As of June 2025, silver has vaulted past $36 for the first time in over a decade, igniting investor enthusiasm and marking a profound shift in the precious metals … Read more
— A Rising Phoenix in the Age of Paper Manipulation — When it comes to preserving wealth during turbulent times, gold usually takes the spotlight. But savvy offshore investors are starting to whisper a different name: silver. Often dubbed “poor man’s gold,” silver is now emerging as perhaps the best safe haven asset—not because of … Read more
The silver market is flashing red for the big banks holding short positions — and flashing green for contrarian investors betting on a historic squeeze. As of March 31, silver short contracts tied to the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) have reached an eye-watering 28 million, up a staggering 4 million contracts in just over … Read more
The history of financial markets is filled with dramatic booms and busts, but few episodes match the sheer audacity of the Hunt Brothers’ attempt to corner the silver market in the late 1970s. Their actions led to a massive surge in silver prices, culminating in what became known as “Silver Thursday” on March 27, 1980, … Read more
Overview of British Columbia’s Silver Mining Industry British Columbia (BC) has a rich history in silver mining, with production dating back to the late 19th century. Over the 1887–1997 period, BC mines yielded roughly 777 million ounces of silver, making the province a substantial contributor to Canada’s silver output. In fact, during the late 1990s … Read more
Global financial markets have been gripped by intense volatility, with equities witnessing a sharp sell-off, Bitcoin plunging, and, surprisingly, silver surging against the tide. This divergence among asset classes highlights shifting investor sentiment and growing uncertainty about the macroeconomic landscape. Stock Markets in Turmoil Equity markets have suffered a widespread sell-off as concerns over inflation, … Read more
When evaluating an asset’s potential as a store of value, scarcity is key. One of the most straightforward ways to measure scarcity is the stock-to-flow ratio—the relationship between the total existing supply of a commodity (the “stock”) and the amount produced each year (the “flow”). In this post, we’ll dive into the stock-to-flow ratios of … Read more
Silver, long overshadowed by gold, is breaking out from the confines of its status as the “poor man’s gold.” Its recent rally has reinvigorated interest in this once-vital metal, spurring a renewed focus on its potential. Investors, both large and small, are taking note, and with good reason: silver’s value is experiencing a significant shift … Read more
Silver demand continues to surge, driven by technologies like solar power and AI. In 2023 alone, the silver market experienced a 15% supply deficit. Furthermore, the market is expected to reach a cumulative deficit of 1,093.4 million ounces from 2020 to 2024. In this graphic by Outcrop Silver, Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti discusses how new mines are necessary to meet … Read more