With a heat dome spreading across much of America this summer, it evokes images of kids running through sprinklers, days at the neighborhood pool, backyard barbecues, and fireflies at dusk. As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, it’s an opportune time to check in on the financial markets, key drivers for precious metals performance,...

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In the 1870’s in Colorado, the discovery of huge amounts of silver ore in the mountains triggered a massive silver boom. Silver mining expanded significantly in the state over the next decade, and Leadville became known as the “Silver Capital of America.” Colorado mountain towns saw explosive population growth and prosperity driven by mining. However,...

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