Tag Archives: Precious Metals

What Causes Silver to Tarnish?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Silver is one of the least reactive elements in the periodic table. At moderate temperatures, neither water or oxygen will … Continue reading →

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London Metal Exchange Agrees to Chinese Takeover

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

The London Metal Exchange is one of Britain’s most venerable and respected independent financial marketplaces. Conducting business for well over … Continue reading →

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Greek Elections Have Little Effect on Precious Metals

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

Most thought that the Greek elections would bolster stock prices, while precious metals would take a beating. Thus far, this … Continue reading →

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Forecast for Future Silver Industrial Demand Shows 36% Rise

Posted on June 4, 2012 by GSM

A report commissioned by the Silver Institute forecasts a future silver industrial demand and a rise in silver use by … Continue reading →

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Is Silver The Most Useful Metal on Earth?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by GSM

Silver is classified as a precious metal, due to its relative scarcity. Despite this, silver is still more plentiful, and … Continue reading →

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Silver and Gold Pricing Pressured Down by Global Uncertainty

Posted on May 24, 2012 by GSM

The worsening European crisis is generating negative sentiment on worldwide financial markets. Commodities are no exception. The inability of Greece … Continue reading →

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Why are Silver Bearings Better?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by GSM

Bearings are integral to the operation of many engines. Engines require a better bearing than is utilized for many other … Continue reading →

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Silver Occurence and Mining Methods

Posted on May 7, 2012 by GSM

The rarity of silver is expressed by its occurrence in igneous rock of just 0.07 parts per million. The potential … Continue reading →

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Is Silver Likely To Experience Extreme Valuation Increases In The Coming Years?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by GSM

As the year 2008 drew to a close, the price of silver futures plunged to new lows, falling to under … Continue reading →

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Sensible Investing: Mining Stocks or Precious Metal Bullion?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by GSM

As investors contemplate the best precious metal bullion acquisition strategies, many will wonder if putting their money in mining stocks … Continue reading →

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Silver May be More Useful than Gold in the Face of Fiscal Turmoil

Posted on April 24, 2012 by GSM

The argument for gold ownership is relentless and unwavering. Gold is one of the most valuable commodities on earth, and … Continue reading →

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Coin Collectors Settle on Definition of “Coin Doctoring”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by GSM

Purchasers of collectible silver and gold coins may become victims of deliberate coin alteration. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has … Continue reading →

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