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Largest inflow for gold EFTs

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Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered the largest quarterly inflow in three years in January-March, 2025, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed on Tuesday.

Investors seeking shelter from political and economic volatility were moving into gold ETFs, which store bullion for investors, in the first quarter.

Gold ETFs saw an inflow of 226.5 metric tons worth $21.1 billion in the first quarter, the largest amount since the first quarter of 2022, when global markets were grappling with the immediate consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Source – Reuters

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  • Bullion & Coin Exchange (Mesa, AZ)

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    Founding Member Spotlight: Bullion & Coin Exchange

    We’re proud to welcome Bullion & Coin Exchange as a Founding Member of the Victorias Coin-National Gold & Silver Dealer Directory.
    Serving Arizona for decades, Bullion & Coin Exchange has built a reputation for honest pricing, exceptional customer service, and deep industry knowledge. Their team is committed to helping customers buy and sell gold, silver, and rare coins with confidence.
    One of their strongest distinctions is their Recommendation from the U.S. Mint, a rare and respected endorsement that reflects their integrity, professionalism, and long‑standing commitment to the precious metals community.
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    • Gold & silver bullion
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    Check out this business if you’re in the Mesa area of Arizona. Here is their listing on the Arizona page to get more info.

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    Japan’s Mitsubishi Materials is considering scaling back copper concentrate processing at its Onahama Smelter & Refinery as falling treatment and processing charges (TC/RCs) weigh on earnings, it said on Monday.

    Mitsubishi Materials said the worsening TC/RCs from miners were expected to further erode smelting margins.

    “To maintain and improve profitability, we need to raise the ratio of recycled raw materials and accelerate the shift to feedstock less vulnerable to TC/RC fluctuations,” the company said in a statement.

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