U.S. Adds Silver to Critical Minerals List, Reflecting Industrial Role

Silver has long been prized as a precious metal, but its industrial demand and supply vulnerabilities are now drawing renewed attention from policymakers and investors alike. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has officially designated silver as a critical mineral, elevating its status alongside lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. This move underscores not just silver’s monetary […]