Silver Market News

Silver is both a precious metal store of value and a critical industrial input for solar panels, electronics, and medical devices. Its dual role makes it sensitive to both financial markets and industrial demand. The news below is curated for silver scrap traders and refiners.

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Freeport strikes $77M deal for BC copper stake

Freeport has committed to spend $30 million of the $80 million exploration total within three years of closing.

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Copper

Capstone cuts copper outlook as restart slips

The company has lowered the bottom of its annual copper production forecast by 5,000 tonnes.

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Scrap

Modern Mining makes NYSE American debut   

Shares trading following the metals recycler's $40 million IPO.

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Komatsu to acquire Roadtec and Carlson construction equipment brands 

Acquisition to expand the company's road construction capabilities to support future growth.

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Gold

Mineros’ gold bet raises cash and collateral risks

The strategy increases Mineros’ exposure to the metal beyond the gold it produces in Colombia and Nicaragua.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
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Op-Ed: Europe is stockpiling critical minerals. Wonderful. Can anyone actually use them?

Securing a mineral and securing the ability to use that mineral are two entirely different achievements, Nicholas Vafeas.

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Nominations open for Fleetio’s second annual ASE scholarship program

The program supports technician certification and career growth to help fleets combat downtime and rising costs.

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Florida Waste Solutions invests in McNeilus collection vehicles

The fleet includes McNeilus ZR automated side loaders and heavy-duty rear loaders.

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Anglo American’s Australia exit marks end of an era

Anglo American’s sale of its coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar closes a 27-year chapter.

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Copper
Gold

Copper shortage or surplus? Banks split on 2027 outlook

The bank warns dwindling supplies could trigger a price squeeze, while Goldman Sachs sees risks from tariffs and investor positioning.

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Sonoco announces CEO succession plan

Ernest Haynes, president of global consumer packaging, will succeed Howard Coker as the company’s director, president and CEO.

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Scrap

Interstate Waste Services acquires Hometown Waste & Recycling

The acquisition broadens Interstate Waste & Recycling’s roll-off capabilities throughout New Jersey.

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Scrap

WM launches I Recycle Pledge

The campaign is supported by industry and community leaders who recognize education as a driver of recycling participation.

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Gold
Scrap

Modern Mining closes IPO

The company, which uses a proprietary aqueous-based process to recover gold and other valuable metals from e-scrap, raised $40 million by selling 9.4 million common shares.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
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Gold

Guinea gold mining crackdown leaves 10 dead, sparks exodus

Mass expulsions overwhelm neighbouring countries as Mali warns of a humanitarian crisis and rising regional security threats.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
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Scrap

ReMA focuses on recycling career pathways on America Recycles Day

The association says it is building the next generation recycled materials workforce through strategic partnerships, hands-on learning and youth engagement.

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Arper says recycled materials help it lower its carbon footprint

The furniture maker says it uses 28 percent recycled polypropylene in its products and has a supply chain largely on its home continent of Europe.

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Rare Earths Americas doubles mineralized zone at Homer project in Brazil 

The latest assay results expand the known mineralized footprint by more than 60%, to approximately 3.5 km².

2 days ago
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Scrap

Umicore to invest in Belgian refinery

The metals producer and recycler has approved a nearly $500 million investment to upgrade its recycled-content precious metals refinery in Hoboken, Belgium.

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Nemaska pause clouds Rio Tinto’s Quebec lithium plans

The Bécancour project forms part of Quebec’s attempt to build a battery supply chain that converts locally mined minerals into higher-value materials.

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