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Stockpiles tied to the Shanghai Futures Exchange, in fact, fell to the lowest levels since 2015 last month.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Stockpiles in London drained early this year when traders stashed precious metals on planes and ships to send to the U.S. to get ahead of possible tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Stockpiles are also vulnerable to theft as happened in Mozambique in 2016.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2022

Stockpiles are “internal to DoD,” said spokesperson Jessica Maxwell.

From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2022

"Stockpiles of fissionable material," said the President, "which could quickly be converted to weapons use should also be discussed."

From Check and Checkmate by Miller, Walter M.