precious metal
Example Sentences
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Weakness in mineral, ore and precious metal sales moderated the advance for the sector, due in part to lower sales volumes of precious metals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
According to industry surveys by the World Gold Council, the Bank of England remains the most popular vaulting location, but central banks are increasingly diversifying where they store the precious metal.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It is now being held by the Bank of England, where the precious metal can be traded more easily "in a crisis situation".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The precious metal is on a roll, but think twice before you load up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
It seemed that the People were almost as fond of the precious metal as humans.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
