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Without its Monetary Value, What Would One Ounce of Gold Be Worth?

Gold has been synonymous with wealth and stability for thousands of years. Its role as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and a symbol of prosperity has cemented its position in global economies. But what if gold lost its monetary value entirely? What if people stopped assigning value to it as an investment, […]

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How Zinc, Lead, and Copper Mines Drive Silver Production

Silver, the shimmering metal with a unique place in industry and investment, owes much of its production to mines that aren’t even targeting it. In fact, only 25–30% of global silver production comes from primary silver mines, with the majority of silver mined as a byproduct of zinc, lead, and copper mining. This dynamic makes […]