Last week silver was promoted not by the market, but by the U.S. government.
It’s now officially a critical mineral. On paper, that sounds like recognition. In practice, it could change how silver trades, moves, and is controlled.
In this episode, Jan Skoyles breaks down what this new “critical” label really means for investors, for policy, and for the freedom of money itself.
Inside the episode:
Why Washington added silver to the 2025 Critical Minerals List
How this status could reshape trade, tariffs, and supply chains
Why the market’s reaction reveals deeper shifts in physical demand
The five subtle changes that follow when a metal becomes “critical”
Why investors should see this not as warning, but as opportunity
Silver’s greatest strength has always been its independence global, decentralised, and accessible.
Now, it’s entering the realm of policy, bureaucracy, and strategy. The question is: can the “people’s metal” stay free once the state calls it essential?
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