"Mr. Slammy Failed Spectacularly": Lobo Tiggre on Silver Crash & Rigging Rumors

Lobo Tiggre, founder of the Independent Speculator, joins Jeremy Szafron on Kitco News to dissect the massive volatility in the silver market following a 15% drop and viral rumors of institutional failures. Tiggre addresses the "Mr. Slammy" manipulation theories, arguing that if this was an attempt to crash the market, "he failed spectacularly."

Tiggre breaks down the disconnect between record metal prices and mining equities, noting that producers are now "literally printing cash" yet remain unloved by the "big money." He explains why he believes a period of consolidation is preferable to a "blow-off top" and why "taking profits is not evil."

Looking ahead to 2026, Tiggre reveals his top investment picks, favoring copper and uranium over gold and silver for the coming year due to the theme of "fiscal dominance." He also issues a warning about jurisdictional risks in Mexico and the potential impact of an AI bubble bursting on industrial metals.

Recorded: December 30, 2025

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