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The uranium markets experienced volatility in January, with prices dipping despite strong miner performance. Key factors included the emergence of the Chinese AI model DeepSeek and the return of the Trump administration.

In this episode of Shifting Energy (Season 2), Thalia Hayden chats with Steven Schoffstall, Director, ETF Product Management at Sprott Asset Management about silver miners, investing in silver and how the silver market is tied to the global energy shift.

Sprott CIO Maria Smirnova and Rick Rule discuss key drivers for gold and silver in 2025. They emphasize central bank buying, Eastern demand and the erosion of purchasing power as major factors for gold. For silver, industrial demand, particularly from solar and EVs, is crucial.

Sprott CEO John Ciampaglia remains bullish on the uranium markets, citing rising term prices, increased utility interest and the global nuclear renaissance fueled by clean energy needs and AI-driven power demands. Ciampaglia expects uranium prices to strengthen as pent-up demand grows, driven by reactor life extensions, new builds and geopolitical supply disruptions.

John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, joins James Connor of Bloor Street Capital to discuss his 2025 outlook for gold. Ciampaglia discusses Sprott's flagship Physical Gold Trust and dives into why gold is a crucial financial asset and portfolio diversifier.

What forces will shape the markets in critical materials and precious metals in 2025 and beyond? We identify 10 key macro and market themes investors should watch in the coming year. 

Gold was a strong performer in 2024, gaining 27.22% to end the year at $2,624.50, fueled by geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases and bond market struggles. These strong gains occurred with negligible participation or interest from investors in North America or Europe. Key catalysts for a gold rally could include stock or cryptocurrency downturns, bond market disruptions or a U.S. dollar reset.

Sprott's John Kinnane and Steve Schoffstall explore the growing opportunities in the uranium and nuclear energy markets. They discuss how pure-play uranium miners, supply-demand dynamics and shifting geopolitical policies are positioning this sector as a promising investment frontier for 2025 and beyond.

We believe that silver continues to offer a compelling investment opportunity due to its unique market dynamics. For investors, a diversified portfolio that balances physical assets and mining equities may offer exposure to silver's stability as a store of value and its growth potential as a critical industrial metal.

We believe uranium mining equities are poised for growth as demand for nuclear power increases, driven by AI data center needs and electricity demand. Geopolitical shifts, such as Russia’s export restrictions, and global pledges to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 highlight supply chain importance. This creates a compelling case for uranium miners, which are supported by strong market fundamentals.