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Silver mine supply fell for first time in 14 years in 2016

12th May 2017

By: Anine Kilian

Contributing Editor Online

     

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 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Global silver mine production dropped by 0.6% year-on-year 885.8-million ounces in 2016 – the first decrease since 2002, according to the ‘World Silver Survey’ compiled by GFMS Thomson Reuters on behalf of the  Silver Institute.

Total silver supply decreased by 32.6-million ounces to 1.01-billion ounces in 2016 in line with decreased demand for the precious metal, with falling jewelry, coin and bar and industrial consumption contributing to an 11% decline.

This was driven by lower by-product output from the lead/zinc and gold sectors, as well as a sharp decline of scrap supply to the market, which hit its lowest since 1996.

Primary silver mine production grew by 1% to realise 30% of total silver mine output last year. Lead/zinc mines contributed 35% of 2016 by-product output, followed by copper mines at 23% and gold mining at 12%.

Demand, meanwhile, fell by 11% year-on-year to 1.03-billion ounces, dragged lower by weaker jewellery, silverware and retail investment.

Silver jewellery fabrication declined 9% to 207-million ounces, while demand for silverware decreased by 17% year-on-year to 52.1-million ounces.
Silver prices had average $17.14/oz in 2016, a 9.3% increase year-on-year.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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