Benzinga·2026-01-20 11:33Group 1: Market Performance - Shares of Silvercorp Metals Inc. increased by 6.90% during pre-market trading as silver prices surpassed $95 [1] - Other silver miners also saw gains, with Hecla Mining Company up 6.56%, First Majestic Silver Corp. rising 5.5%, and Endeavour Silver Corp. increasing by 4.5% [1] Group 2: Price Drivers - The surge in silver and gold prices is attributed to growing political uncertainty, particularly related to President Trump's Greenland initiative and potential EU retaliatory measures [2] - Gold spot prices rose by 1% to $4,725.43 an ounce, reaching a record high of $4,675 an ounce on Monday [2] - The conflict involving the White House, the Justice Department, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has also contributed to the upward pressure on silver prices [3] Group 3: Demand and Supply Dynamics - Silver prices have increased over 200% from approximately $30 in early 2025, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and its critical role in AI and solar technology [4] - Demand from data centers and renewable energy, along with a sixth consecutive year of supply deficits and new Chinese export restrictions, is tightening the physical silver market [5]