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Silver

Silver is a precious metal and industrial commodity with the chemical symbol Ag, widely traded on global markets and used in jewellery, electronics, solar panels, medical applications and investment products. The metal ranks among the most electrically and thermally conductive elements, making it essential for modern technology including photovoltaic cells, electrical contacts and antimicrobial coatings. Silver is typically mined as a by-product of copper, lead and zinc operations, though primary silver mines also operate in major producing regions including Mexico, Peru, China and Australia. The metal trades on exchanges such as the London Bullion Market and Comex, with prices influenced by industrial demand, investment flows and its traditional role as a store of value. Silver's dual character as both a precious and industrial metal creates price dynamics distinct from gold, with industrial consumption accounting for more than half of annual demand. Mining companies often hold silver assets through dedicated operations or as credits within polymetallic deposits, and royalty structures have become common financing mechanisms in the sector. The metal's applications in green technologies, particularly solar energy, have reinforced its strategic importance in the transition to renewable power. Silver has been used as currency and in decorative arts for millennia, and continues to attract investors seeking portfolio diversification and inflation protection.

Silver News


New South32 CEO Matt Daley.
New South32 CEO sees strong growth ahead in zinc, lead, silver, copper
3rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Being a premier base metals-focused business with strong growth potential is the vision for South32 of new CEO Matt Daley. “We've got around 55% production growth over the next handful of years in... 


Antimony rock chips
Pantera Minerals hits antimony, silver mineralisation ahead of drill programme in US
29th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Pantera Minerals has published more "outstanding" results from its Phase 2 exploration programme at the Gillham project, in Arkansas. The latest exceptional assay results from rock chip... 


Silver mineralisation
Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213m IPO
29th June 2026 By: Reuters

Shares of silver mining company Sinda fell 10% in their NYSE debut on Friday after it raised $213-million in its US ‌initial public offering (IPO). The San Miguel de Allende, Mexico-based... 


An image of copper
US-Iran deal to have varied impact on metals complex – BMI
26th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The metals complex is poised for a mixed performance following the US-Iran deal announced in June, with easing demand-side concerns supporting industrial metals, while the alleviation of... 


Nyrstar smelter in Australia
Nyrstar shareholders file petition for interim measures while Antwerp investigates forgery claims
26th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Euronext Brussels-listed base metals miner Nyrstar has advised that certain shareholders filed a petition for interim measures with the Antwerp Enterprise Court on June 26. The claimant... 


Bunker Hill Mining ore sorting and crushing in Idaho
Bunker Hill Mining expects first concentrate batch by month-end
26th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Bunker Hill Mining Corporation says commissioning of its new 1 800 t a day processing facility in Kellogg, Idaho, is on track to produce its first batch of concentrate for sale by the... 


Image of NMG mine, US
Nevada Gold Mines , US
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in northern Nevada, in the US. 


Vedanta's aluminium smelter in India
Vedanta completes historic demerger, lists four new companies in India
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Vedanta Group has passed a defining milestone in Indian corporate history with the successful listing of four newly demerged companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange and... 


Copper mineralisation
American West Metals says PFS on Canada's newest copper project imminent
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After spending additional time to refine a processing flowsheet, mine plan and other aspects, ASX-listed American West Metals says it is making progress on a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the... 


AbraSilver's Diablillos silver project in Argentina
AbraSilver confirms world-class economics for Argentina silver project
23rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed AbraSilver Resources Corporation confirms in a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Diablillos silver/gold project its status as a world-class undeveloped deposit based on a... 


Sinda drilling for silver in Mexico
Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.9bn valuation target
23rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Silver miner Sinda on Monday launched its U.S. initial public offering roadshow, targeting a valuation of up to $1.97 billion and contributing to what is shaping up to be a busy summer for stock... 


Capstone copper piles
Capstone inks three-year wage deal with unions at Mantos Blancos amid expansion plans
22nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper has signed a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with both unions at the Mantos Blancos copper and silver mine, in Chile. Following successful... 


Robin Birchall
Serval sets out exploration work programmes in Namibia, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire
19th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral exploration and development company Serval Resources has set out work programmes for its copper exploration projects in Namibia and Botswana. Following a budgeting review, the company has... 


Reverse side of The Perth Mint's latest 1/10 oz platinum bullion coin in the Australian Lunar Series
The Perth Mint adds new 1/10 oz platinum bullion coin to Australian Lunar range
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Perth Mint has added a new 1/10 oz platinum bullion coin design to its well-established Australian Lunar Series, sitting alongside the one ounce platinum bullion coin that has been part of the... 


Santa Helena mineralisation in Brazil
Meridian Mining uncovers another VMS layer at Santa Helena in Brazil
17th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London- and Toronto-listed Meridian Mining has intercepted a new volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) layer of strong precious and base metals mineralisation at the Santa Helena project, in Brazil.... 


Silver Storm doré bars
Silver Storm pours first silver bars from restarted La Parilla in Mexico
12th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Silver Storm Mining has achieved the first silver/gold doré bar pour at its La Parrilla silver mine in Mexico. This milestone was reached less than three years after Silver Storm... 


GNM completes maiden MRE for Nevada gold/silver project
GNM completes maiden MRE for Nevada gold/silver project
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Great Northern Minerals (GNM) has completed an inferred gold and silver mineral resource estimate (MRE) at its Iron Butte gold/silver project, in Nevada, in the US. The company says the... 


Gold ore with processing plant in the background
Cerro Negro mine, Argentina
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/silver mine in Santa Cruz province, southern Argentina, about 400 km south-west of Comodoro Rivadavia and about a two-hour drive south of Perito Moreno. 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbols for copper/zinc/silver
Sulphur Springs copper/silver/zinc project, Australia – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop has approved A$450-million in capital expenditure to advance Sulphur Springs through construction and into production. 


DRILL CORE FROM THE ELIZABETH CREEK PROJECT
Elizabeth Creek copper/silver project, Australia – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Coda Minerals has indicated that Elizabeth Creek is approaching an important stage where demonstrating technical robustness, commercial viability and development readiness are becoming increasingly... 


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