Rising demand, potential supply constraints, and global uncertainty are putting gold and silver back in the spotlight for investors.

The share of renewable energy is rising, and the number of electric vehicles is also growing.

Copper is one of the most widely used metals. And it is among the oldest metals used by humans.

Silver supply could become tight, as global inventories have shrunk by 762 million ounces since 2021.

Revenues are rising and profit margins are improving, as demand for copper is strong across many industrial sectors.

Hopes for a ceasefire boosted the gold price at the end of last week. Then the opening of the Strait of Hormuz came to an end again.

Raw materials are becoming increasingly important thanks to modern technologies. The focus is therefore on strategic and critical metals.

More than 17 percent of global gold reserves currently belong to the BRICS countries. In 2019, the figure was 11.2 percent.

Gold is valued as an investment and a hedge against uncertainty. Silver is an important component in many industrial applications.

The economic appeal of a gold project can increase significantly with the simultaneous presence of antimony.