Gold, silver, and copper have seen their prices skyrocket worldwide, surging to levels that many investors once thought impossible. In early 2026, gold breached ~$4,700 per ounce, silver neared ~$95 per ounce, and copper hit around ~$13,500 per ton — all at or near record highs. In 2025 alone, gold jumped roughly 60% and silver an astonishing 150–160%, marking silver’s best year since 1979. Copper, often dubbed "Dr. Copper" for its economic barometer role, climbed over 40% to
