"Before the end of the year sell-off for tax purposes in which millions of investors engage, gold prices were up as high as 70% before closing out the year up +62.31%. Nevertheless, 2025, saw new highs and 2026 expects the trend to continue, since central banks are driving much of the buying on the current bullish run. A similar trend, with triple figure (+137.39) final 2025 gains from silver, are also running a concurrent bullish trajectory."
"Gold ore on its own, not unlike crude oil, does not realize its true market value until it can undergo the refining process required to meet international acceptance criteria. Therefore, while gold mining stocks are more than likely to continue to appreciate, those that have their own refinery operations will be protected from any mining interruptions, whether they come from geological or geopolitical reasons."
Gold surged through 2024–2025, rising about +62.31% in 2025 after highs near +70%, and momentum is expected to continue into 2026 driven largely by central bank purchases. Silver recorded even larger percentage gains, with final 2025 moves in triple digits (+137.39%). Gold functions as a currency hedge and must meet strict purity standards for London good delivery to realize full market value. Raw gold ore requires refining to reach internationally accepted specifications. Mining companies that also operate refineries gain protection from supply interruptions and merit consideration for investment amid fiat currency devaluation and geopolitical instability.
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