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Will the Silver Boom Raise the Price of Tech?

Silver is booming. So, is Elon Musk right that the industrial need for silver will reveal that recent price action is only a bubble?  Or will the rise continue, raising the price of technology in the process? One of the downstream effects of higher silver prices could certainly be higher prices for other goods that […]

AI Boom Could Boost Demand for Precious Metals

The boom in AI could mean a boom in industrial demand for precious metals in 2024. Metals Focus, an independent precious metals research consultancy, released a note recently that said it expects the increased demand for chips powering AI technology to drive “widespread support for a range of precious metals bearing components.”

“Green Economy” Expected to Boost Silver Demand and Other Silver News

Silver is expected to play a significant role as the “green economy” evolves. The Silver Institute recently participated in a panel discussion titled “Silver’s Role in the Green Economy” at the London Bullion Market Association’s Global Precious Metals Conference in Barcelona, Spain. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the […]

New Developments Using Silver in Technology

Silver is fundamentally a monetary metal and its price tends to track with gold over time. But it is also an important element in technology and industry. Industrial use makes up more than half of the demand for silver. We’re seeing new uses for silver in technology all the time. The most recent issue of […]

Another Recession Signal: Plunge in Demand for Gold in the Electronics Sector

With much stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP growth and continued labor market strength, a growing number of people in the mainstream now think the US has escaped the clutches of a recession despite the Fed driving interest rates to the highest level in 16 years. But there are plenty of signs that a recession is looming. For instance, a […]

Compound Containing Silver Could Replace Lithium Batteries and Other Silver News

Researchers at Duke University are experimenting with replacing lithium in batteries with argyrodite, a mineral that contains silver along with other elements. This could further increase the demand for silver and tax an already strained silver supply.

Record Silver Demand in 2022 and Other Silver News

All major categories of silver demand charted highs in 2022, contributing to a new total global silver demand record of 1.242 billion ounces. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the Silver Institute.

New Investment Options Could Increase Indian Silver Demand and Other Silver News

Silver demand in India is expected to increase with the introduction of new investment products. India already ranks as one of the world’s biggest silver consumers. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the Silver Institute.

Silver Demand Projected to Set Records in 2022 and Other Silver News

Silver demand in 2022 is expected to chart an all-time high. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the Silver Institute.

Optimal Investment Portfolio Should Include 4 to 6 Percent Silver and Other Silver News

Multi-asset portfolios would benefit by adding a 4 to 6 percent silver allocation, according to new research by Oxford Economics. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the Silver Institute.