These are extraordinary times for the precious metals market. Gold and silver prices continue to set new records, with gold up 65% in US dollar terms in the year to 31 December 2025 and silver rising almost 150% USD for the year. That momentum has continued into 2026. At The Perth Mint we have seen historically high demand for bullion and minted products since mid-2025 as many investors turn to gold and silver as safe-haven assets amid ongoing global uncertainty. This demand is across all retail and institutional channels, including in-person and online retail, online depository and our ASX-listed gold exchange ... (full story)