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Silver Industrial Demand Surges: Solar, EVs, & 5G

May 12, 2026May 10, 2026 by GMD Editorial Team

Silver bars and industrial applications in solar panels and electronics

The 700 Million Ounce Question Silver industrial demand has surged past 700 million ounces annually, with the Silver Institute reporting double-digit year-over-year growth driven by three of the world’s fastest-growing industries: solar energy, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics. While gold dominates headlines, silver has quietly become the backbone of the global energy transition. The metal … Read more

Gold vs Silver: The Complete Investor Guide

May 12, 2026May 10, 2026 by GMD Editorial Team

Gold and silver bars side by side comparing precious metals investments

In March 2020, the gold-to-silver ratio briefly exceeded 120:1 , the highest level in modern history. For every ounce of gold, you could buy 120 ounces of silver. A year later, the ratio had collapsed to 65:1, with silver outperforming gold by more than 70%. That single statistic captures the most important thing to understand … Read more