Silver, gold, uranium and copper. Those are the top minerals to watch in the new year, according to Brooke Thackray, research analyst at Global X, who said those metals stand out because demand is growing faster than supply. “I think it’s the major minerals at this point that are still going to lead the way for 2026,” said Thackray. Silver stands out because there’s a structural supply deficit, he said, and there is a growing need for the metal in solar panels and other clean-energy technologies. He expects gold to remain well supported as central banks continue buying. He said North American investors have ... (full story)