Why the World Needs More Silver Than It Can Mine

Silver isn’t just a monetary metal anymore. Industrial demand from solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers hit record highs in 2024 — and supply can’t keep up. Here’s what the data shows.
What Happens When $20 Trillion Chases Gold and Silver?

Most investors track what gold and silver are doing today. Mike and Alan are tracking something bigger — the capital sitting on the sidelines that could soon find its way into precious metals. In this episode of the Gold Silver Show, recorded a few months ago but more relevant than ever, Mike and Alan reveal an updated chart tracking the total liquid capital in the U.S. economy — currency in circulation, money market funds, and unused credit card lines combined. The number is striking: over $20 trillion, sitting on the sidelines and available to move within a single trading day. With trillions flowing into gold […]
Is There a Silver Shortage in 2026? The Data Is Alarming

A year ago, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard warned that the U.S. silver stockpile was gone and an explosion was coming. Silver hit $121/oz. COMEX vaults are still draining. Here’s what the data shows about the 2026 silver shortage — and whether the move is finished.
The Silver Supply Deficit: Why Prices Could Keep Climbing

Is the world entering a silver supply deficit? Mike Maloney argues that rising industrial demand and slow mine supply could create years of shortages. If the trend continues, silver may become far harder to obtain—and prices could move much higher.
Could Silver Outperform Gold by 7x?

Could silver outperform gold by 7x? Mike Maloney explains why a shrinking gold/silver ratio, rising industrial demand, and a multi-year supply deficit could set silver up for dramatic outperformance.
Is Silver About to Break the COMEX?

The disconnect between paper silver and real-world demand is widening fast. In this episode, Mike and Alan reveal why a silver COMEX breakdown is becoming more likely — and what happens when industrial buyers need physical metal the futures market can no longer deliver.
Silver Breaks $50 for the First Time Since 1980

Discover the major silver price drivers behind silver’s surge past $50 and gold’s climb toward $4,000 — and what it means for investors today.
Silver Squeeze 2025: The 45-Year Chart Pointing to Triple-Digit Prices

Mike Maloney believes we’re witnessing the most significant turning point in the silver market’s history — and his latest video, Understand the Silver Squeeze, reveals why. From London to Tokyo, silver lease rates are skyrocketing — now higher than platinum’s — as bullion banks struggle to find metal to lend. “Nobody’s got silver,” one market insider told Mike. “Lease rates are 20 to 30 percent if you’re lucky enough to find a lender.” That’s not normal. It’s a sign of deep, systemic stress. For the first time in decades, even the largest players are admitting that there’s “no free-floating silver […]
Silver Shortage Explained: Scarcity, Premiums, and What’s Next

If you’ve been waiting to stack more silver, now might be your last chance for a while. The global silver squeeze isn’t coming. It’s here. In his latest video, Mike Maloney delivers a blunt warning: physical silver is vanishing worldwide, premiums are surging, and the disconnect between paper and physical markets is hitting a breaking point. From mints in Canada to shops in Vietnam, supply is drying up fast. A Global Supply Shock in Real Time Australia, Africa, Canada, Vietnam, the U.K., and the U.S. are all showing the same signs: empty shelves, delayed shipments, and backorders stretching out weeks. […]
Silver Running Dry: Gold’s Historic Surge Explained

Gold is having its best year since 1979 — up nearly 50% in 2025 — but according to Mike Maloney, the real move hasn’t even begun. And when you look at what’s happening in the silver market, it’s easy to see why. The World Is Using Silver Faster Than It Can Be Mined Every 6.8 minutes, the world consumes as much silver as it takes miners 9.6 minutes to dig out of the ground. That imbalance can’t last forever. As Mike puts it, “Something has to give — and what has to give is price.” Silver demand is relentless — […]
