Dr Abdur Rashid

5 06

Storage, Vaulting & Security5 Regulation & Tax5 Recycling & Refining Tech5 Mints & Refineries5 Silver Markets5 Technical Analysis5 Numismatics & Bullion Coins5 Monetary History5 Investment4 Minor PGMs4 Market Analysis2 Coins & Bullion2 Silver2 Western Fine Jewellery1 War Premia1 Vault Provider Reviews1 VAT & Import Duty1 US IRA & SDIRA1 Urban Mining1 Taxes & Storage1 Swiss Refiners1 Spot Pricing & LBMA Fix1 Sovereign Mints1 South African PGM Supply1 Silver Squeezes1 Silver Mining Supply1 Silver Miners1 Senior Producers1 Seasonality1 Scrap Flows1 Sanctions & Reserves1 Ruthenium & Osmium1 Russian Norilsk1 Royalty & Streaming1 Rhodium Market1 Religious Demand1 Ratio Spreads1 Pt-Pd Ratio1 Platinum Jewellery1 Platinum1 Physical Premiums1 PGM Recycling1 PGM Miners1 Numismatics1 Monetary Silver1 Modern Bullion Coins1 Mintage Data1 Mining1 Miller & Wohlwill1 Mid-Tier Producers1 MENA Souk Demand1 LME & SHFE Stocks1 LBMA Good Delivery1 Junior Explorers1 Iridium & Electrolysers1 Intermarket Analysis1 Inflation Hedge1 Industrial Demand1 Indian Wedding Demand1 Hydrogen & PGM1 Home Storage1 History1 Historic Coinage1 Hallmarks & Bar Brands1 Industrial1 Green Energy1 Grading PCGS & NGC1 Gold-Silver Ratio1 Futures & COT1 Forecasts & Models1 ETFs & Funds1 ETF Flows1 Error Varieties1 E-Waste & PGM Recovery1 De-Dollarisation1 Jewellery1 Culture1 Crisis Episodes1 Country Tax Guides1 Counterfeit Detection1 COT Positioning1 Copper vs Gold1 Copper Supply1 Copper Bullion Products1 Copper & Electrification1 COMEX & SLV1 Palladium1 Classical Gold Standard1 Chinese Festive1 Chart Patterns1 Geopolitics1 Central Banks1 Central Bank History1 Central Bank Gold Buying1 Bullion Insurance1 BRICS & De-Dollarisation1 Bretton Woods & Nixon Shock1 BIS & IMF1 Basel III & NSFR1 Auto-Catalyst Demand1 Assaying: Fire & XRF1 Asian Refiners1 AML & KYC for Bullion1 Allocated vs Unallocated1

Western Fine Jewellery: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Jewellery & Cultural Demand > Western Fine Jewellery, organised for 2026.

War Premia: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Macro & Geopolitics > War Premia, organised for 2026.

Vault Provider Reviews: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Storage, Vaulting & Security > Vault Provider Reviews, organised for 2026.

VAT & Import Duty: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Regulation & Tax > VAT & Import Duty, organised for 2026.

US IRA & SDIRA: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Regulation & Tax > US IRA & SDIRA, organised for 2026.

Urban Mining: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Recycling & Refining Tech > Urban Mining, organised for 2026.

Investment

Gold IRAs: How They Actually Work and Where They Get Expensive

A self-directed IRA can hold physical gold under specific IRS rules. Here is the mechanism, the approved coin list, and the fee structure that drains many accounts.

Swiss Refiners: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mints & Refineries > Swiss Refiners, organised for 2026.

Spot Pricing & LBMA Fix: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Spot Pricing & LBMA Fix, organised for 2026.

Sovereign Mints: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mints & Refineries > Sovereign Mints, organised for 2026.

South African PGM Supply: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > South African PGM Supply, organised for 2026.

Silver Squeezes: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Silver Markets > Silver Squeezes, organised for 2026.

Silver Mining Supply: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Silver Markets > Silver Mining Supply, organised for 2026.

Silver Miners: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > Silver Miners, organised for 2026.

Senior Producers: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > Senior Producers, organised for 2026.

Seasonality: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Technical Analysis > Seasonality, organised for 2026.

Scrap Flows: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Recycling & Refining Tech > Scrap Flows, organised for 2026.

Sanctions & Reserves: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Macro & Geopolitics > Sanctions & Reserves, organised for 2026.

Ruthenium & Osmium: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Minor PGMs > Ruthenium & Osmium, organised for 2026.

Russian Norilsk: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > Russian Norilsk, organised for 2026.

Royalty & Streaming: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > Royalty & Streaming, organised for 2026.

Rhodium Market: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Minor PGMs > Rhodium Market, organised for 2026.

Religious Demand: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Jewellery & Cultural Demand > Religious Demand, organised for 2026.

Ratio Spreads: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Technical Analysis > Ratio Spreads, organised for 2026.

Pt-Pd Ratio: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > Pt-Pd Ratio, organised for 2026.

Platinum Jewellery: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > Platinum Jewellery, organised for 2026.

Platinum

Why Platinum Is Rarer Than Gold: The Geological Truth Behind PGM Scarcity

Platinum is roughly 30 times rarer in the Earth's crust than gold, yet trades at a discount. We unpack the geology, the mining math, and why scarcity does not always equal price.

Physical Premiums: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Physical Premiums, organised for 2026.

PGM Recycling: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Minor PGMs > PGM Recycling, organised for 2026.

PGM Miners: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > PGM Miners, organised for 2026.

Coins & Bullion

The Krugerrand: How a South African Coin Created the Bullion Industry

Before 1967, there was no such thing as a modern bullion coin. The Krugerrand invented the category and remains the cheapest legal gold coin in the world.

Monetary Silver: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Silver Markets > Monetary Silver, organised for 2026.

Modern Bullion Coins: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Numismatics & Bullion Coins > Modern Bullion Coins, organised for 2026.

Mintage Data: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Numismatics & Bullion Coins > Mintage Data, organised for 2026.

Recycled Gold: The Hidden 30% of Global Supply

Recycled gold supplies roughly a third of total annual demand and reacts to price faster than mining. Understanding the flow changes how you read the market.

Miller & Wohlwill: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Recycling & Refining Tech > Miller & Wohlwill, organised for 2026.

Mid-Tier Producers: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > Mid-Tier Producers, organised for 2026.

MENA Souk Demand: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Jewellery & Cultural Demand > MENA Souk Demand, organised for 2026.

Silver

Gold-to-Silver Ratio Above 80: What Five Historical Cases Tell Investors

When the gold-to-silver ratio crosses 80, contrarians start circling. We dig into five historical instances and what each one meant for the next 24 months of silver returns.

LME & SHFE Stocks: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Copper & Base Metals > LME & SHFE Stocks, organised for 2026.

LBMA Good Delivery: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mints & Refineries > LBMA Good Delivery, organised for 2026.

Junior Explorers: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mining Equities > Junior Explorers, organised for 2026.

Iridium & Electrolysers: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Minor PGMs > Iridium & Electrolysers, organised for 2026.

Intermarket Analysis: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Technical Analysis > Intermarket Analysis, organised for 2026.

Inflation Hedge: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Macro & Geopolitics > Inflation Hedge, organised for 2026.

Industrial Demand: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Silver Markets > Industrial Demand, organised for 2026.

Indian Wedding Demand: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Jewellery & Cultural Demand > Indian Wedding Demand, organised for 2026.

Hydrogen & PGM: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > Hydrogen & PGM, organised for 2026.

Home Storage: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Storage, Vaulting & Security > Home Storage, organised for 2026.

History

Gold in the 1970s: The Inflation Playbook Investors Keep Re-reading

Gold went from $35 to $850 in nine years while CPI averaged 7.4%. The decade is still the most-cited template for hard-asset allocation. Here is what really happened.

Historic Coinage: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Numismatics & Bullion Coins > Historic Coinage, organised for 2026.

Hallmarks & Bar Brands: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mints & Refineries > Hallmarks & Bar Brands, organised for 2026.

Silver

Solar PV Silver Demand Projections: Why 2030 Numbers Keep Getting Revised Up

Photovoltaic silver consumption has tripled since 2015 and forecasts for 2030 keep climbing. We unpack TOPCon, HJT, and what thrifting really means for ounces per panel.

Grading PCGS & NGC: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Numismatics & Bullion Coins > Grading PCGS & NGC, organised for 2026.

Gold-Silver Ratio: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Gold-Silver Ratio, organised for 2026.

Futures & COT: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Futures & COT, organised for 2026.

Forecasts & Models: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Forecasts & Models, organised for 2026.

ETFs & Funds

Inside Gold ETF Flows: GLD, IAU, PPHYS and What the Tape Reveals

Gold-backed ETFs hold over 3,200 tonnes between them. Daily creations and redemptions tell you who is moving and why — if you know how to read the prints.

ETF Flows: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > ETF Flows, organised for 2026.

Error Varieties: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Numismatics & Bullion Coins > Error Varieties, organised for 2026.

E-Waste & PGM Recovery: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Recycling & Refining Tech > E-Waste & PGM Recovery, organised for 2026.

De-Dollarisation: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Macro & Geopolitics > De-Dollarisation, organised for 2026.

Jewellery

24K vs 22K vs 18K vs 14K: A Buyer's Guide to Karat

What the karat number actually means, and why each tier exists for a reason.

Crisis Episodes: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Monetary History > Crisis Episodes, organised for 2026.

Country Tax Guides: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Regulation & Tax > Country Tax Guides, organised for 2026.

Counterfeit Detection: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Storage, Vaulting & Security > Counterfeit Detection, organised for 2026.

COT Positioning: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Technical Analysis > COT Positioning, organised for 2026.

Copper vs Gold: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Copper & Base Metals > Copper vs Gold, organised for 2026.

Copper Supply: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Copper & Base Metals > Copper Supply, organised for 2026.

Copper Bullion Products: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Copper & Base Metals > Copper Bullion Products, organised for 2026.

Copper & Electrification: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Copper & Base Metals > Copper & Electrification, organised for 2026.

Copper & Base Metals — 2026 Investor Overview

Copper as monetary-adjacent metal, electrification thesis, LME stocks. A complete 2026 overview of where the market sits and what to watch next.

COMEX & SLV: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Silver Markets > COMEX & SLV, organised for 2026.

Palladium

Owning Palladium: Bars, Coins, and the Realities of Physical Storage

Physical palladium is liquid in theory and frustrating in practice. Here is what investors actually face when buying, storing, and selling the metal.

Classical Gold Standard: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Monetary History > Classical Gold Standard, organised for 2026.

Chinese Festive: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Jewellery & Cultural Demand > Chinese Festive, organised for 2026.

Chart Patterns: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Technical Analysis > Chart Patterns, organised for 2026.

Geopolitics

Why China, India, Russia and Poland Keep Stacking Gold Reserves

Sovereign buyers added more than 1,000 tonnes of gold for three consecutive years. We break down who is buying, why, and what it signals for reserve managers everywhere.

Central Bank History: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Monetary History > Central Bank History, organised for 2026.

Central Bank Gold Buying: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Gold Markets > Central Bank Gold Buying, organised for 2026.

Bullion Insurance: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Storage, Vaulting & Security > Bullion Insurance, organised for 2026.

BRICS & De-Dollarisation: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Monetary History > BRICS & De-Dollarisation, organised for 2026.

Bretton Woods & Nixon Shock: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Monetary History > Bretton Woods & Nixon Shock, organised for 2026.

BIS & IMF: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Macro & Geopolitics > BIS & IMF, organised for 2026.

Basel III & NSFR: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Regulation & Tax > Basel III & NSFR, organised for 2026.

Auto-Catalyst Demand: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Platinum & Palladium > Auto-Catalyst Demand, organised for 2026.

Assaying: Fire & XRF: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Recycling & Refining Tech > Assaying: Fire & XRF, organised for 2026.

Asian Refiners: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Mints & Refineries > Asian Refiners, organised for 2026.

AML & KYC for Bullion: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Regulation & Tax > AML & KYC for Bullion, organised for 2026.

Allocated vs Unallocated: 2026 Cluster Hub

Everything published in Storage, Vaulting & Security > Allocated vs Unallocated, organised for 2026.