Pan American Silver Corp. produced 6.1 million ounces of silver and 46,200 ounces of gold during the first quarter of calendar year 2018.

Gold production doubled in the past 30 years, but few expect that trend to continue, says Mark Fellows, mine supply analyst for Metals Focus.

On May 14, 1973, gold topped $100 an ounce for the first time on the London Market, though in the United States, the official price was much different.

The U.S. Mint recorded slight sales increases for gold bullion coins in April compared to the previous month.

Gold bar and coin demand experienced weakness during the first three months of 2018, attributed to stronger economies in major gold-buying countries.

The global mine supply of silver records a 2017 deficit of 26 million ounces as demand ebbs in the Western hemisphere.

Dillon Gage Metals is introducing a new 2-ounce silver piedfort bullion product from the Perth Mint for its exclusive list of authorized dealers.