In this IceCap Update, Jacques explains the current supply and demand forces in the diamond market, including the differences between synthetic and natural diamond prices. Last year, the fourth-largest diamond mine in the world, the Argyle Mine, closed operations after 37 years. Interestingly, the price of synthetic diamonds is falling…
In a stunning change, Turkish silver exports surged to the United States in 2021 as citizens sold metal to offset the collapse of the Lira. Thus, silver behaved exactly how it should by protecting wealth for Turkish citizens as its currency, the Lira, continues to depreciate. However, this is just…
Investors bought a record amount of silver bullion coins as the Fed, and central banks continued to prop up the global economy and financial system with massive asset purchases in 2021. And, this looks to continue into 2022 as the U.S. Mint Silver Eagle sales have already reached 4.4 million…
Tom Cloud discusses how gold and silver will behave in 2022 with a weakness in the U.S. Dollar. However, if we get a significant sell-off in the broader markets, precious metals investors may be experiencing higher premiums and longer wait times to buy retail bullion on any price dips. Tom…
The ongoing global energy crisis and coming Energy Cliff will push the gold price to new highs. This is not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when. And, if we look at the energy data, the “when” seems to be fast approaching. Thus, precious metals investors need…
I talked with Jim and Ivan at WallStreetSilver on CPM Group’s misleading statements on the primary silver mining industry’s falling ore grades and resource depletion. It seems that the CPM Group believes the Silver Miners voluntarily decided to go to lower ore grades due to higher prices, while ironically, the…
The market is not prepared when Institutions and Large Investors try to gain access to silver to protect wealth as the energy crisis gets even worse. Since the 2008 Financial Crisis, most of the silver investment has moved into strong private investors and away from Public Big Money. While many…
