In our last market update, we discussed the current state of the gold and silver markets, and how they’ve experienced a slight uptick since both the metals’ lows. For months, gold seemed to languish in the $1600 range, while silver hovered around $28 per ounce. Many wondered what in the world was going on, while…
Gold and Silver See Slight Uptick in Waning Days of Summer
Summer is winding down, the kids are returning to school, and gold and silver are trending up! Over the last several months, it seems to the untrained eye that these popular metals have taken a real beating and their best days are behind them. One year ago, gold jetted above $1900 per ounce and seemed…
Why are Premiums for Copper Bullion So High?
To further our discussion about copper as a viable investment option, we wanted to touch on a recurring question we get at Provident Metals. Most people know that precious metal coins and bars come with premiums attached. In other words, the actual price you pay for a silver coin (like the American Silver Eagle, for…
New Silver Smelting Process Produces Coins without Environmental Impacts
While much of the interest regarding precious metals is directed toward gold, silver is a metal deserving of more attention. Besides being a store of wealth, silver is also a highly usable industrial metal, used in everything from automobiles to consumer electronics (…like your computer or smartphone). When silver is mined though, it doesn’t come…
Analyst Dan Norcini Explains Recent Dip in Metals Prices
In an interview with King World News, veteran observer and analyst Dan Norcini explained the cause of this week’s dip in gold and silver prices. This dip has led some to question the strength of these markets but Norcini has another take that’s important to consider. Just this week, gold and silver have taken a…
Learn What You Need to Know About Popular Bullion Coins
If you’re just starting to wade into the waters of investing in gold and silver bullion, you’re probably scratching your head trying to figure out what you should buy. You’ve heard about Silver Eagles and Canadian Maple gold coins but that’s about the extent of your knowledge. To help our customers and the general public…
