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Silver Production Q3 2025
The third quarter of 2025 served as a definitive stress test for the silver sector. While the average realized silver price reached $40.81 per ounce, the narrative on the ground was one of complex operational discipline. Official company filings reveal a landscape where mid-tier miners are aggressively rewriting the supply table through massive M&A and expansions, while industry giants navigate the technical transitions of maturing mines.
6 days ago3 min read


Silver’s Vital Role in PV Efficiency
When we look at a solar panel, we see a sheet of blue or black glass. But if you were to zoom in—past the glass, past the anti-reflective coating, and down to the atomic level—you would find a precious metal doing the heavy lifting. Silver.
Jan 203 min read


A Century of Silver: The White Metal's Rollercoaster Ride Through History
The infographic above tells a visual story of volatility, but the history of silver over the last 100 years is far more complex than a simple price chart can convey. It is a timeline defined by a struggle for identity: is silver money, or is it a critical industrial ingredient?
Jan 74 min read


The Silver War – China Cornering the Silver Market?
As of January 1, 2026, China is implementing export controls that threaten to starve the world’s solar and EV industries. This shift has been notably highlighted by Elon Musk and others.
So, in light of these new controls, here is a brief history on China’s centuries-long obsession with silver.
Jan 65 min read


Charted: The 65-Year Race Between Gold and Silver
The chart above tracks 65 years of price history, but the most compelling story isn't just the long-term trend, it’s the explosive price action happening right now.
After decades of steady accumulation, the "Yellow Metal" has entered a new phase of price discovery, leaving historical resistance levels in the dust. Meanwhil
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Silver: Powering AI, EVs, and the Next-Generation Global Economy
While long revered as a store of wealth, silver is undergoing a structural shift in its demand fundamentals. As the global economy accelerates toward electrification, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and green energy, silver has emerged as the indispensable backbone of the digital age.
According to a new report by the Silver Institute, "Silver, The Next Generation Metal," the metal's superior electrical and thermal conductivity has made it an irreplaceable component in the ra
Dec 9, 20254 min read


Charted: Precious Metals Surge Ahead of Copper and the S&P 500
The past 23 months have delivered a stunning realignment in the world of asset performance. As of December 3, 2025, data reveals that Silver and Gold have not just outperformed traditional benchmarks like the S&P 500 and industrial metals like Copper—they have done so by a massive, triple-digit margin.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Silver Market: From Surplus Accumulation to Deep Deficit
Silver's industrial utility is finally colliding with its physical scarcity. While silver prices have recently surged, hitting a new all-time high, that excitement is merely a reflection of a fundamental market shift. This analysis, based on data from the World Silver Survey 2025 (The Silver Institute), examines how the global silver market has fundamentally inverted, moving from a period of comfortable surplus to one defined by chronic structural deficits.
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Charted: Gold and Silver Performance (1999-2025)
Gold and silver are foundational precious metals, yet their market performance has not always been identical. An analysis of their price history reveals periods of both parallel growth and significant divergence.
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Silver Market Balance: Key Takeaways from the 2025 World Silver Survey
The silver market is currently in the spotlight, with the price of the metal recently trading above $48/oz in early October 2025. This price movement occurs alongside a long-term, fundamental trend in the market: a growing supply shortage.
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Silver Production Q2 2025
Global copper production data for Q2 2025 is in, offering fresh insight into how the world’s largest miners are performing. This quarter’s rankings of the top 16 producers reveal a mix of recovery, resilience, and growth across the industry.
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Eloro Resources: Unlocking a World-Class Silver-Tin-Polymetallic Deposit in Bolivia
Eloro Resources (TSX.V: ELO), a company focused on finding and evaluating mineral deposits, is a key player in the mining industry. With a seasoned team and a strategic focus on South America, Eloro has made a significant discovery: a vast silver-zinc-lead system adjacent to a high-grade tin system in the Bolivian tin belt. In just three years, the company transformed its Iska Iska prospect into a large-scale deposit with over 600 million tonnes of polymetallic mineralization
Sep 24, 20259 min read


Top 20 Primary Silver Mines 2024
With the price of silver recently hitting a level not seen in many years, the metal is back in the spotlight. This renewed attention brings focus to the true foundation of its supply: the world's primary silver producers.
Sep 17, 20254 min read


A 100-Year Journey: Deconstructing the Key Events in Silver's Price History
Silver's 100-year journey has been a wild ride, swinging between Wall Street panics and major technological breakthroughs. This tangled history is reflected in its current price of $41.33 per ounce (as of September 11, 2025), a level that highlights its critical dual role in the modern world.
Sep 15, 20253 min read


The Industrialization of Silver: A New Bedrock for Demand
The global silver market is no longer defined by its historical roles in coinage or photography. A fundamental transformation has occurred, cementing a new foundation for demand built on technology and green energy. This isn't just a shift; it's a structural realignment where industrial applications have become the market's primary, non-negotiable driver.
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Charted: Silver Supply and Demand (2016-2025F)
The global silver market is currently in the midst of a multi-year structural deficit, where total demand is consistently outpacing supply. According to the data presented in the Silver Survey 2025, published by the Silver Institute, this market imbalance has been a defining feature since 2021 and is projected to continue through 2025.
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Silver Mine Production Meets Surging Industrial Demand (2016-2025)
Silver, a metal long celebrated for its monetary value, is cementing its role as an indispensable material in our modern world. From the solar panels on our roofs to the electronics in our pockets, industrial applications are driving a significant surge in demand. This infographic, using data from the World Silver Survey 2025, reveals a critical divergence between silver's soaring industrial use and its constrained mine production.
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Gold and Silver: A Historical Journey Through Cumulative Performance (1960 - Today)
Which has been the better long-term performer: gold or silver? In this latest infographic, we take a look at how gold and silver have performed head-to-head over the last sixty years.
Jul 21, 20253 min read


A Historical Look at the Gold/Silver Ratio and Silver Prices
For market observers who follow precious metals, the Gold/Silver Ratio is a frequently cited metric. While it provides a simple snapshot of relative value, a deeper analysis of its history reveals a recurring pattern: significant upward movements in the price of silver have often followed periods where the Gold/Silver Ratio reached a peak.
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Interview: Unlocking Peru's Rich Past for a Greener Future
Interview: Steven Zadka, Executive Chairman at Cerro De Pasco Resources (CDPR) Cerro De Pasco Overview The Cerro de Pasco mining...
Jun 25, 20255 min read
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