According to analysts, silver prices in 2025 are not simply replaying the 2011 rally. While safe-haven demand is once again driving flows into the metal, this time, silver is backed by structural industrial demand and strategic recognition as a critical mineral. Consolidation above $41 keeps a potential $45 price level in view, and the market setup suggests stronger fundamentals than the short-lived spike of 2011. Silver lease rates in the UK are above 5% for the fifth time this year, a sharp contrast with historical near-zero levels. This is a direct sign of supply tightness. In parallel, the premium of New York ... (full story)