Commodities

Platinum reached an all-time high of US$2,925 an ounce in January 2026 and fell 47 per cent by July, with South Africa supplying 71 per cent of world mine output and estimates of above-ground stocks ranging from 1.75 to 9 million ounces

Platinum set a record. Then it fell 47%

Platinum hit an all-time high in January 2026 and lost 47% by July. The supply problem is real; the scarcity headline is contested.

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Silver price milestones from August 2025 to August 2026: record US$121.62, low US$55.59 and US$68.12 today

Silver as an Investment in Australia: The Numbers, Risks and Ways to Buy

Commodities / James Zhang

Silver tripled in six months, then more than halved. What actually drives the price, what an Australian pays to own it, how the AUD changes the return, and whether it earns a place in a portfolio.

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