Aug 2025
Outlook for 2026: Which Events Will Shape the World of Coins and Precious Metals
The year 2026 is already casting its shadow. Developments are emerging that will have a lasting impact on the market for precious metals and coins. Some events are political or economic in nature, others concern specific anniversaries and innovations in coinage. It is worthwhile for investors and collectors to take a close look in order to assess o... Read more
Aug 2025
Gold Flat as Tariff Confusion Clouds Outlook
The gold tariff confusion, price dislocation and associated issues; see this StoneXTV interview it’s a four-minute exercise.President Trump said on Social Media that gold would be exempt from tariffs but we are still awaiting further clarificationSpot gold prices are stubbornly refusing to move very far, trading in a mere 2% range over the past we... Read more
Aug 2025
Uses of Gold - What is Gold Used For?
Gold’s unique properties have made it both a symbol of wealth and a practical metal used in numerous industries. You’ll find it in Olympic medals and wedding rings, in the vaults of central banks and on spaceships to reflect infrared radiation. In this article, we explore the numerous uses of gold as well as the physical properties that contribut... Read more
Aug 2025
Gold Market Steady Amid Global Uncertainty
A Customs ruling late last week caused some anxiety in gold, but it looks as if the situation will be rectified soon Spot gold prices have remained confined to narrow ranges but the futures market had a fright at the end of last week on the back of a Customs ruling – which the White House has said that it will clarify.Spot, after dipping below $3,... Read more
Aug 2025
Rose Gold versus Fine Gold: Which Standard Will Prevail?
For many investors, gold is the very epitome of permanence. Yet anyone who looks more closely at precious metals quickly encounters the question of whether the investment product is pure fine gold or a gold alloy mixed with other metals such as copper or silver. While fine gold bars and coins are now considered the standard, it was by no means a gi... Read more
Aug 2025
How Rare are Precious Metals?
Have you ever wondered what makes a metal ‘precious’? Is it rarity, value, usefulness? In this blog, we explore the qualities that define precious metals, the world’s rarest metals, and what precious investors should know about the best known precious metals. What makes a metal precious? To be classified as precious, a metal needs to pass three... Read more
Aug 2025
Famous Gold Coin Treasure Finds: How Discoveries Influence the Coin and Precious Metals Market
The fascination with gold coins does not rest solely on their intrinsic metal value. Time and again it is the stories of hidden chests, long-lost shipwrecks and unexpected hoards that ignite the public imagination and draw people worldwide under their spell. Such narratives do more than entertain, they have tangible and regular consequences for the... Read more
Aug 2025
Gold & Silver Outlook: Prices Hold, Demand Weak
Tariff schedule complicated, still up in the air in some cases; Nonfarm payroll fallout captures the headlines and boosts gold as the labour market is in the Fed’s crosshairs. Gold has remained stuck in the $3,200 to $3,450 range now since April 23rd; and between $3,300 and $3,400 since end-June, although it did show signs of life at the end of la... Read more
Jul 2025
Gold & Silver Hold Steady Amid Trade Shifts
Equity markets exuberant but not necessarily in dangerous territory Gold has remained in the $3,200 to $3,450 range now since April 23rd; and between $3,300 and $3,400 since end-June, slipping over the weekend as the US and EU reportedly conclude a trade deal with tariffs at 15% including autos, apart from steel and aluminium, which remain at 50%... Read more
Jul 2025
Gold Mines in the UK
When you picture a gold-producing nation, the UK probably doesn’t come to mind. But the nation has a rich history of gold mining that spans across Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. In this article, we explore the UK’s history of gold mining, operational and abandoned gold mines, and popular spots for gold prospecting today. History of gold mining in... Read more