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May 1, 2025 38 mins
Is a historic silver shortage about to send prices vertical? Sprott Asset Management CIO Maria Smirnova says we’re five years into a 1.2-billion-ounce supply deficit, and industrial demand from EVs, solar panels, and AI-hungry data centers is only accelerating. With mine output falling, exchange inventories drained, and silver’s market a tiny $30 billion a year, just a flicker of Western investment could light the fuse. Listen now to learn: Why the gold-to-silver ratio screams opportunity How EVs double silver loadings per car The East vs. West demand split (and what flips it) Why most silver is a by-product and why that caps supply The price level ($50) that could unleash new mines Chapters: 1:10 – Gold vs Silver: Why They’re NOT the Same Metal 2:58 – Silver’s Supply Deficit: How Deep Does It Go? 6:47 – EVs, Solar & AI: Silver’s Triple-Demand Tailwind 11:12 – Falling Inventories: The Hidden Silver Squeeze 14:13 – Blow-Off Coming? When Silver Could Spike 15:38 – Gold’s Surge vs Silver’s Stall—What’s Up? 18:43 – Silver vs Gold: Portfolio Power Play 19:55 – Small but Mighty: Inside Silver’s Tiny Market 21:38 – Mining Reality: Why Silver Is Mostly a By-Product 24:35 – Mine Supply Woes: Why New Silver Projects Lag 26:01 – What Will Ignite the Next Silver Discovery Boom? 27:28 – Smart Money Moves: Where Pros Are Betting on Silver 28:27 – 2025: The Year Silver Finally Breaks Out? 29:46 – Spotting the Spark: How to Track Silver Demand Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at www.wealthion.com/free Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Silver #SilverInvesting #PreciousMetals #SilverPrice #Gold #Commodities #EVs #SolarEnergy #AI #SilverMining #Sprott #GoldVsSilver #SilverDemand #SilverSupply #MacroEconomics ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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