USGS concludes that silver should be added to the 2025 Critical Minerals list (alongside several other commodities) based on their quantified economic risk framework.
Discover how silver is critical to the future of electromagnetic railgun technology. From unmatched conductivity to strategic military use, explore why silver isn’t just precious—it’s essential for next-gen weapons and national defense.
Silver is the quiet backbone of defense. Talks to grant Russia mineral rights in Ukraine’s Donbas—and even Alaska—risk handing Moscow strategic silver and critical minerals. As the Arctic opens, the West must secure supplies and protect national security.
From WWI to the Cold War, U.S. War Savings Stamps turned 90%-silver coins into interest-free financing and strategic metal—fueling surveillance film, silver-zinc batteries, and Manhattan Project coils. Celebs, cartoons, and Schools at War gamified saving—a soft, patriotic confiscation.
Silver wins the radiator race. Ag/FEP and OSR hit α/ε ≈ 0.10, cooler panels with less area. Quick LEO sizing, grams Ag per m², BOL to EOL drift, pick the stack and ship. Spacecraft silver thermal calculations and specifications, fast datasheet.
What is the true state of silver affairs? – a poignant question for our times, as this document reveals insiders warned that a silver-backed ETF could trigger a persistent global shortage. Nearly 20 years on, silver's supply crisis can no longer be ignored.