The Perfect Storm: Why Silver’s 5-Year Supply Deficit Could Trigger a Historic Price Reset

The Supply Crisis Building in Plain Sight  For the past five to seven years, the silver market has been running on empty. Global consumption consistently exceeds production, creating a persistent deficit that’s draining above-ground supplies. Unlike paper assets created with keystrokes, silver is finite — and we’re using more than we’re mining.  In their latest Gold Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal just how severe this imbalance has become. This isn’t a temporary glitch; it’s a structural problem compounding year after year. When demand outstrips supply for this long, a reckoning is inevitable.  Industrial Demand: The Game Changer  […]

U.S. Eyes Pakistan’s $6 Trillion Mineral Wealth in New Economic Partnership

The United States announced plans to explore cooperation with Pakistan in critical minerals and hydrocarbons sectors. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement in a statement commemorating Pakistan’s Independence Day, emphasizing new economic partnerships. Pakistan’s Commerce Minister has offered U.S. businesses investment opportunities in mining projects, particularly in Balochistan province, home to the massive Reko Diq gold and copper mine operated by Barrick Gold. The move follows a recent trade deal between the two nations that promises lower tariffs and increased investment.

Bessent’s Call for 1.5% Rate Reduction Supports Gold

Gold prices maintained modest gains after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by at least 1.5 percentage points. The precious metal rose as much as 0.6% before settling near $3,365 per ounce. Lower interest rates typically benefit gold since it doesn’t pay interest, making it more attractive when yields fall. Gold has gained 28% this year, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases.