Silver has long played second fiddle to gold, but the coming year could mark a turning point. With unprecedented demand from electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles (EV), silver is increasingly being seen as a critical mineral rather than just a precious metal. Randy Smallwood – the chief executive of Wheaton Precious Metals – told CNBC in an interview last week that his company is “really excited about silver” heading into 2026, citing exceptionally strong fundamentals and constrained supply. For investors wondering if it’s already too late to invest in Silver, the evidence suggests otherwise – silver’s ... (full story)