Global Tungsten Production 2024 As the infographic above clearly illustrates, the global tungsten supply chain is one of the most concentrated in the world. Based on 2024 data from the U.S. Geological Survey, a single country—China—dominates the market, accounting for a staggering 83% of all global mine production . This dominance places tungsten firmly on the critical minerals list for the United States, the EU, and other major economies. But what makes this metal so vital,

Silver's industrial utility is finally colliding with its physical scarcity. While silver prices have recently surged, hitting a new all-time high, that excitement is merely a reflection of a fundamental market shift. This analysis, based on data from the World Silver Survey 2025 (The Silver Institute), examines how the global silver market has fundamentally inverted, moving from a period of comfortable surplus to one defined by chronic structural deficits.

Gold and silver are foundational precious metals, yet their market performance has not always been identical. An analysis of their price history reveals periods of both parallel growth and significant divergence.