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August 28th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST

The silver boom: What investors need to know about Intel, Silver North Resources, and Xiaomi

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Silver is experiencing a historic surge, driven by the megatrends of our time. Industrial demand is exploding, fueled by the tech revolution, the green energy transition, and the electrification of our everyday lives. This indispensable commodity, the best electrical conductor, is found in every smartphone, every electric vehicle, and every solar cell. Supply can barely keep up. Today, we are examining two electronics companies that face high silver prices and analyzing a silver company that is in an exciting phase.

time to read: 4 minutes | Author: Armin Schulz
ISIN: SILVER NORTH RESOURCES LTD | CA8280611010 , XIAOMI CORP. CL.B | KYG9830T1067 , INTEL CORP. DL-_001 | US4581401001

Table of contents:


    Intel – The turnaround becomes a marathon

    Intel's strategy is like a double chess move. On the one hand, the Company is fighting intense competition from AMD and Nvidia in its traditional processor business. On the other hand, it is pursuing an ambitious plan with billion-dollar investments in new factories in Arizona and Ohio. Intel aims to establish itself as a contract manufacturer for the entire semiconductor industry. This transition from pure chip designer to factory operator is a huge undertaking that is currently leading to historic losses. The key question for investors is whether enough external customers can be attracted to these high-performance factories.

    In this precarious situation, salvation comes from an unexpected source. The US government is stepping in as the largest single shareholder with a historic investment of USD 11.1 billion, sending a clear signal to the market. Intel is considered too important to fail. The government's involvement significantly reduces the risk of insolvency and secures the construction of the factories. However, this also makes the government a decisive player, raising long-term questions about the balance between entrepreneurial freedom and dependence.

    However, the real opportunity for Intel lies in geopolitics. The world's dependence on TSMC's production in Taiwan is increasingly seen as a strategic risk. This is where Intel's location advantage comes into play. One example of the complex dependencies in this high-tech industry is the use of silver in special solder alloys, which are indispensable for connecting the tiny components in modern processors. This technological necessity underscores how much progress depends on specific materials. For customers who value geopolitically secure supply chains and cutting-edge technology, Intel could soon be the only supplier. The stock currently trades at USD 24.35.

    Silver North Resources - Betting on Yukon's silver potential

    Silver North Resources is currently advancing its exploration projects in the Yukon with new capital. The Company recently completed a non-brokered private placement of CAD 2.1 million, which will be used entirely to explore the promising Haldane and GDR projects. This cash injection underscores investor confidence and gives the Company the operational flexibility it needs to implement its ambitious drilling and exploration programs in a timely manner.

    Silver North provided a concrete example of these activities last week from the Veronica property within the GDR project. An eight-day field program was completed, which included prospecting, mapping, and sampling. A total of 453 soil samples and 25 rock samples were collected, and 2 trenches and 8 pits were completed. The objective of the measures is to confirm high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralization. Analytical results are expected in October and could significantly increase the project's value. CEO Jason Weber commented: "The assay results will be very helpful, but I think we are very pleased with the preliminary results of galena mineralization in a promising stratigraphic position. If this is confirmed, we have a very positive indicator that Veronica could be another CRD target in this emerging area."

    The drilling program on the flagship Haldane Silver project has been underway since August 15, with 10 drill holes totaling approximately 2,500 m to be drilled. This is intended to extend the Main Fault zone, where up to 1,088 g/t silver, 3.9 g/t gold, 1.89% lead, and 0.63% zinc have been found. Silver North's strategic strength lies in the location of its projects in established districts. Haldane is directly adjacent to Hecla's producing Keno Hill Mine, while the GDR project, including Veronica, is located in the Silvertip Belt near Coeur Mining's operations. This proximity to established players not only creates synergies in terms of infrastructure and knowledge but could also open up acquisition options in the long term. The stock, which broke out to the upside in early August, is currently consolidating and trading at CAD 0.215.

    Xiaomi - Setting an impressive pace

    Xiaomi continues its upward trajectory unabated. In the second quarter, Xiaomi posted strong revenue growth. Revenue increased to CNY 116 billion, representing a remarkable 30.5% rise over the previous year. Even stronger was the increase in adjusted net profit, which rose by 75.4% to CNY 10.8 billion. This means that Xiaomi has broken the 100 billion revenue barrier for the third consecutive year, demonstrating the Company's robust condition even in a challenging market environment.

    This growth is being driven by the traditional smartphone sector and the young but extremely dynamic electric vehicle segment. The newly launched YU7 SUV series in particular has become a bestseller, garnering more than 240,000 pre-orders in just 18 hours. All of these high-tech devices, whether smartphones or electric vehicles, have one thing in common: they require significant amounts of silver. Due to its conductivity, the precious metal is indispensable for the production of circuit boards and sensors. However, the enormous demand is colliding with a tight global supply situation, which is driving up material costs and putting pressure on profit margins.

    Against this backdrop, Xiaomi is not only focusing on innovative products but is also systematically reducing its supply chains. Through strategic alliances with suppliers such as BYD, the Company aims to secure the long-term availability of critical raw materials. The accelerated expansion in the e-mobility sector is expected to further increase demand. Whether Xiaomi can offset material costs through skilful management and efficiency gains is becoming an increasingly key factor in its continued profitable growth. The stock is currently trading at EUR 5.907.


    The silver boom presents every company with unique challenges and opportunities. Intel is protected by a historic bailout package from the US government, but must now master its risky foundry turnaround under government supervision. Silver North Resources is pushing ahead with exploration in the Yukon with fresh capital and could benefit from its proximity to established mining operators. Xiaomi is growing at a breathtaking pace, but is facing increasing margin pressure due to skyrocketing silver prices. Demand for the metal remains the determining factor for all three very different players.


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    Pursuant to §85 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), we point out that Apaton Finance GmbH as well as partners, authors or employees of Apaton Finance GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Relevant Persons") may hold shares or other financial instruments of the aforementioned companies in the future or may bet on rising or falling prices and thus a conflict of interest may arise in the future. The Relevant Persons reserve the right to buy or sell shares or other financial instruments of the Company at any time (hereinafter each a "Transaction"). Transactions may, under certain circumstances, influence the respective price of the shares or other financial instruments of the Company.

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    Der Autor

    Armin Schulz

    Born in Mönchengladbach, he studied business administration in the Netherlands. In the course of his studies he came into contact with the stock exchange for the first time. He has more than 25 years of experience in stock market business.

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