China’s Silver Export License Mandate Tightens Global Supply Amid Surging Industrial Demand

TLDR: China controls 60-70% of globally traded silver and most exporters won’t qualify for new licenses Shanghai silver reached $85 per ounce, creating a $5 premium over US markets amid supply concerns Silver demand surged 175% in 2025 driven by solar panels, EVs, AI data centers, and semiconductors Global deficits exceeded 200 million ounces in [...]

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