Silver prices rose above US$100 an ounce for the first time on Jan 23, while gold hit another record en route to US$5,000 as investors pile into safe-haven assets.
The white metal has surged more than 200% in the past year, also driven by ongoing challenges in scaling up refining of the metal and a persistent supply shortage in the market.
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