Dallas, October 27, 2025
News Summary
A new silver mint operated by Dillon Gage has opened near Dallas, producing investment-grade silver bars as prices soar 76% this year. The facility meets rising demand for physical metals amid inflation and economic uncertainty. The mint offers various sizes of bars eligible for retirement accounts, utilizing advanced processes and ISO 9001:2015 standards for traceability and quality assurance.
Dallas — A newly opened silver mint outside Dallas is processing raw material into investment-grade bars and producing $5,000 investment bars as silver prices surge 76% this year. The facility, operated by Dillon Gage, is meeting heightened demand for physical metals amid inflation, geopolitical tensions and broader economic uncertainty.
Key facts up front
The mint’s establishment reflects a renewed investor appetite for tangible assets amid inflation and geopolitical tensions. Silver prices surged 76% this year, with the current price hovering around $48 an ounce, following a spike between $51 and $53 earlier in the week. Despite a slight decrease in price, demand for silver remains robust according to analysts and retail dealers.
What the mint does
A newly opened silver mint outside Dallas is processing raw material into investment-grade bars. The silver mint, operated by Dillon Gage, employs technicians to melt incoming material, refine it, and mold it into pure silver grain. The manufacturing process includes heating the silver to about 1,200°C (roughly 2,190°F) to form the bars efficiently.
Products and services
The silver bars produced come in various sizes, including 10-ounce, 100-ounce, and 1,000-gram (kilo) formats, all eligible for retirement accounts in the U.S. and Canada. Each bar is serialized using laser tooling, ensuring traceability and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certified standards. The Dallas mint is the only U.S.-owned facility operating as both a refiner and mint, offering a fully integrated service from raw materials to finished products.
Company and certification
Dillon Gage, founded in 1976, is a significant player in the precious metals market, providing trading, refining, minting, and safe storage. Dillon Gage’s commitment to quality is reaffirmed by its newly acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification, reflecting high-performance standards and operational transparency. Dillon Gage is recognized for its ethical business practices and adherence to global standards within the precious metals industry.
Market context and demand
Investors are increasingly buying physical silver as a safe haven due to global economic concerns and uncertainties about the dollar’s strength. Bank of America analysts indicate that silver still has room to run but caution that near-term price volatility is likely. Some analysts express concerns that high prices may lead to a slowdown in retail demand if interest rates remain elevated.
Operational plans and outlook
The facility has plans to expand its product lineup to include different sizes of silver bars and possibly other precious metals based on market demand. The mint’s fully integrated operations — from refining to minting — position it to respond quickly to shifting demand and to offer serialized, retirement-account-eligible products.
Why this matters
The opening of an integrated mint that is U.S.-owned and ISO-certified adds domestic capacity for processing and producing investment-grade silver bars at a time when price gains and investor interest are strong. For investors and retirement account holders, the new facility increases options for acquiring physically backed, traceable silver products.
FAQ
What is the mint doing?
A newly opened silver mint outside Dallas is processing raw material into investment-grade bars.
Who operates the mint?
The silver mint, operated by Dillon Gage, employs technicians to melt incoming material, refine it, and mold it into pure silver grain.
How have silver prices moved?
Silver prices surged 76% this year, with the current price hovering around $48 an ounce, following a spike between $51 and $53 earlier in the week.
What temperatures are used in production?
The manufacturing process includes heating the silver to about 1,200°C (roughly 2,190°F) to form the bars efficiently.
What sizes are produced and are they retirement-eligible?
The silver bars produced come in various sizes, including 10-ounce, 100-ounce, and 1,000-gram (kilo) formats, all eligible for retirement accounts in the U.S. and Canada.
How are bars tracked and what certifications apply?
Each bar is serialized using laser tooling, ensuring traceability and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certified standards.
What is Dillon Gage’s background?
Dillon Gage, founded in 1976, is a significant player in the precious metals market, providing trading, refining, minting, and safe storage.
Is demand for silver still strong?
Despite a slight decrease in price, demand for silver remains robust according to analysts and retail dealers.
Why are investors buying silver?
Investors are increasingly buying physical silver as a safe haven due to global economic concerns and uncertainties about the dollar’s strength.
| Feature | Details | Visual |
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| Production action | A newly opened silver mint outside Dallas is processing raw material into investment-grade bars; producing $5,000 investment bars |
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| Price move | Silver prices surged 76% this year, with the current price hovering around $48 an ounce, following a spike between $51 and $53 earlier in the week. |
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| Manufacturing temp | The manufacturing process includes heating the silver to about 1,200°C (roughly 2,190°F) to form the bars efficiently. |
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| Product sizes | The silver bars produced come in various sizes, including 10-ounce, 100-ounce, and 1,000-gram (kilo) formats, all eligible for retirement accounts in the U.S. and Canada. |
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| Certification & traceability | Each bar is serialized using laser tooling, ensuring traceability and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certified standards. |
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