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Posted on 11/06/2025 3:18:47 PM PST by delta7
By Leslie Hook Financial Times, London Thursday, November 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Interior has added copper, silver, and metallurgical coal to its list of "critical minerals," increasing the likelihood that these materials could be included in future tariff policies.
The three materials are among 10 elements added today to the list, which is updated every three years by the U.S. Geological Survey. The list determines which minerals are included in the upcoming Section 232 tariff review of levies applied for national security purposes. It also plays a role in determining which domestic projects may receive federal support.
The Trump administration has made it a top priority to secure the supply chains of critical minerals used in the U.S., and greatly expanded the definition of what constitutes a "critical" mineral.
Several of the additions are materials that the U.S. already produces in large quantities and exports, such as metallurgical coal and boron. The USGS said that boron was added after input from industry producers in California. ...
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"Top 10 Silver-producing Countries Dean BelderAug. 19, 2025 01:50PM PSTShare Learn about the silver mines and companies in the 10 countries that produced the most silver in 2023, including Mexico, China and Peru...."
https://investingnews.com/daily/resource-investing/precious-metals-investing/silver-investing/top-silver-producing-countries/
The Silver manipulation by the US bullion banks is coming to a halt.
Yeah, silver is gonna get stupider than it is currently.
Yeah, silver is gonna get stupider than it is currently.
The worldwide scramble for physical Silver is already making history.
From AI:
“There is currently a significant shortage of silver, with global demand exceeding supply since 2020. This ongoing deficit is expected to continue, leading to rising prices and potential market instability.
Current Silver Shortage Overview
Supply and Demand Imbalance
The global silver market is experiencing a significant shortage, with demand consistently outpacing supply since 2020. Current estimates indicate that silver production is falling about 800 million ounces short of global demand. This ongoing deficit is projected to continue into 2026, marking five consecutive years of shortfalls.
Key Factors Contributing to the Shortage
FACTOR DESCRIPTION
Industrial Demand Approximately 60% of silver is used in industrial applications, including electronics and solar panels.
Mining Challenges Most silver is mined as a byproduct of other metals, making supply less responsive to demand changes.
Investment Demand Increased interest from central banks and investors in physical silver is driving up demand.
Market Dynamics The market is experiencing backwardation, where spot prices exceed futures prices, indicating a physical supply crunch.
Implications of the Shortage
The shortage is leading to rising prices, with silver recently surpassing $52.50 per ounce. This price surge reflects both the tight supply conditions and broader economic factors, such as inflation and currency fluctuations. As demand continues to grow, particularly in renewable energy sectors, the pressure on silver supply is expected to intensify, potentially leading to further price increases.
The situation highlights the importance of monitoring both industrial and investment trends in the silver market, as they significantly influence future price movements and availability.....
AFT
IBTG
IBTS
….and yes, Armstrong’s Socrates two years ago mentioned this explosion in Silver ( and Gold), to bad TxGator never even bothered to check Socrates… some of us did, two years ago.
$$$$$$$ it is now in a generational bull market, as forecast.
Copper: Essential for electric vehicles, power grids, and data centers, its inclusion is expected to unlock significant federal incentives for domestic production.
Metallurgical coal: Added to align with the Trump administration’s support for fossil fuels and to boost domestic steel production.
Uranium: Critical for nuclear reactor fuel, reinforcing national energy security.
Boron: Used in defense and clean technology applications, with growing strategic importance.
Lead: A key component in batteries and industrial processes, included due to supply chain vulnerabilities.
Phosphate: Vital for global fertilizer production and food security, with its re-inclusion highlighting agricultural supply concerns.
Potash: Another essential fertilizer mineral, previously on the 2018 list but omitted in 2022, now restored due to its critical role in agriculture.
Rhenium: A high-performance metal used in jet engines and industrial catalysts, with supply concentrated in a few countries.
Silicon: Fundamental for semiconductors and solar panels, critical for both technology and clean energy sectors.
Silver: Used in electronics, solar panels, and industrial applications, with significant demand growth.
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re: AFT IBTG IBTS
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Why so CRYPTIC?
Oh man. Do you all know about all the copper telephone cables out there are being replaced with fiber? Gotta be a lot of it out there just waiting to be recycled-just gotta remove the sheathing.
“….and yes, Armstrong’s Socrates two years ago mentioned this explosion in Silver ( and Gold), to bad TxGator never even bothered to check Socrates… some of us did, two years ago.”
My stocks have done better than gold in the last two years.
“….and yes, Armstrong’s Socrates two years ago mentioned this explosion in Silver ( and Gold), to bad TxGator never even bothered to check Socrates… some of us did, two years ago.”
My stocks have done better than gold in the last two years.
My stocks have done better than gold in the last five years.
My stocks have done better than gold in the last ten years.
My stocks have done better than gold in the last twenty years.
My stocks have done better than gold in the last thirty years.
TDS. Texasgator Derangement Syndome.
Suffering since 2015.
“Silver: Used in electronics, solar panels, and industrial applications, with significant demand growth.”
Don’t forget: silver iodide is used in cloud seeding, otherwise known as chemtrails or contrails as Trump’s EPA calls them.
Martin Armstrong lost $750 million trading with his computer “Socrates”. He now sells his losing Socrates as a $150 monthly subscription.
“….and yes, Armstrong’s Socrates two years ago mentioned this explosion in Silver”
Too bad that this scammer cannot promote his scam without mentioning the name of the scammer.
“Don’t forget: silver iodide is used in cloud seeding, otherwise known as chemtrails or contrails as Trump’s EPA calls them.”
“Chemtrails” is a term associated with a widely debunked conspiracy theory that posits that the white streaks left by aircraft are not normal condensation trails (contrails), but are instead a secret, large-scale spraying of chemicals or other agents into the atmosphere for sinister purposes such as population control, mind control, or weather manipulation.
The Scientific Explanation: Contrails
The trails left by jet aircraft are known as contrails, which are a normal atmospheric occurrence. They form at high altitudes when water vapor from engine exhaust freezes in the cold air, creating visible ice crystals. Like seeing breath on a cold day, contrails’ appearance and duration vary based on humidity and temperature; they dissipate quickly in dry air or spread out in humid conditions, sometimes resembling natural clouds. Contrails are primarily composed of ice crystals and typical combustion byproducts, which disperse harmlessly.
Debunking the Conspiracy Theory
The scientific community, including organizations like NASA and the EPA, rejects the “chemtrails” theory. A survey of atmospheric scientists found no evidence of a secret spraying program, attributing observations to normal contrail phenomena. There is no credible scientific evidence supporting the theory, with proponents often misinterpreting data and images. A large-scale secret operation would also face immense logistical challenges in maintaining secrecy. The phenomena linked to “chemtrails” are scientifically explained as contrails, and the conspiracy theory is considered unfounded.
https://www.google.com/search?q=chemtrails
The term “conspiracy theory” is a weapon wielded by those who don’t want people to speculate beyond the narrative they’re told to believe.
When the term “conspiracy theory” is used, it means someone doesn’t want you to think independently.
Lee Zeldin recently spoke to the chemtrails problem. Although he used the term contrails, he stated awareness that well-thinking, normal Americans want to know the truth about the heavy metals and other substances used in cloud seeding.
“Lee Zeldin recently spoke to the chemtrails problem. Although he used the term contrails, “
Yep. He debunked the chemtrail conspiracy. Although he used the term inaccurate.
“When the term “conspiracy theory” is used, it means someone doesn’t want you to think independently.”
Not at all. It means you shouldn’t be nutty.
Scammer Martin Armstrong doesn’t do chemtrails yet. Perhaps he should. He is always looking for fresh foolish suckers.
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