Neglected Members of the Precious Metals Family

Ever wonder how gold, silver and the other precious metals become so “precious” in the first place? Perhaps you already know that their chemical makeup, rarity and investment value have a lot to do with it. What you may not know, though, is that there are several other children in the precious metals family that…

An Epic Battle for the Title of the World’s Top Gold Consumer: India vs. China

There’s a major duel going on right now in the gold market over which country can claim the title as being the top consumer of the world’s most prized precious metal. In one corner is India, the unrivaled champion of gold consumption for decades. In the other corner sits China, who hasn’t been in the…

What Makes a Metal ‘Precious’?

Here at Provident Metals, we specialize in buying and selling the best quality precious metals bullion around. But who’s to say when a metal is considered ‘precious’? It certainly isn’t us, nor is it a Gollum-esque character in a cave whispering “my precious” to a piece of jewelry. In fact, the specifications for an element…

Cyber Weekend Sale

It’s that time of year again and one of Provident’s most popular bullion sales is back! Take advantage of low premiums on American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maples, Bald Eagle’s, Libertads and much more during the Provident Metals Cyber Weekend Sales Event, Friday through Monday only! The sale begins at 11:59 p.m. CST Thursday evening November 27,…

5 Pointers for New Precious Metals Investors

The commodities market is an exciting space. Unlike stocks, bonds and ETFs, commodities such as oil and gold tend to rise during periods of inflation, providing a critical hedge to help investors protect their wealth. Of course, there is much to consider when investing in commodities. The precious metals market is complex, and can be challenging…

The Demise of the Petrodollar?

Throughout the last century or so, the United States has been locked in a state of military and political tension with the Soviet Union. This period, known as the Cold War, ended with the downfall of the U.S.S.R. in 1991. However, we’re not even 15 years into this century and strife is developing yet again…