Breaking news from the precious metals industry. Gold, silver and platinum group mining, refineries and refining technologies, minting and distribution.
News and information about the global drivers of prices in the precious metals markets. Including central banks, interest rates, industrial manufacturing, electronics and investors.
The 1 oz gold bullion and proof coins are struck in .9999 fine gold, placing them on par with modern sovereign issues in purity. The silver version follows standard 1 oz bullion conventions.
Silver and gold’s unusually high densities are part of what makes them effective stores of value, and difficult to imitate convincingly.
The Mint pause is not evidence of “unobtanium silver.” The Mint has paused sales before during periods of extreme price volatility. It is evidence of a silver market operating under exceptional pressure.
Bullion Exchanges has integrated the storage directly into its retail ecosystem, eliminating friction points that can add cost and risk to gold ownership
What impact will the Gold.com rebranding have on the precious metals industry?
Multiple reputable dealers are advertising 90% coin lots ($100 face bags of quarters or mixed face) at prices below the melt value, with additional offers at spot price.
Volatility has returned as a feature rather than an aberration in 2025’s precious metals markets.
Silver Price Hits $45/oz, how today’s market differs from the last time we were here, market projections into 2026, and how to take advantage of record-low premiums while they last.
Learn the top gold scams, red flags, and what to do now. Expert checklists for fake dealer websites, counterfeit coins, gas-station gold, and gold-bar courier scams.
The price of silver has sprinted to a decade-plus high and, paradoxically, that’s exactly why you’re seeing more silver at spot promotions appear across dealer sites.