Entries by California Gold & Silver Exchange

When Will Silver Refineries Catch Up?

Decoding the 2026 Silver Backlog The silver market is on fire. With prices soaring to unprecedented highs in 2026, many investors and sellers are encountering an unexpected problem: long waits and processing delays at silver refineries. Just like its golden counterpart, the silver market is experiencing a significant “bottleneck”—a surge in demand meeting limited refining […]

Too Much Gold, Too Few Buyers: What the Backlog Really Means

If you’ve tried to sell gold recently, you may have encountered something unexpected: a “waitlist” or a “strategic pause” from dealers and refineries. With gold prices hitting historic milestones in early 2026—surpassing $5,400 per ounce—the market is moving at a velocity we haven’t seen in decades. At California Gold & Silver Exchange, we believe in […]