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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


Grupo Mexico's Buenavista del Cobre mine
Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports higher profit on price boost, trims copper guidance
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico said higher metal prices helped its third-quarter net profit rise by more than half from a year earlier, even as copper production slightly... 


Hindustan Zinc's Debari smelter
India's Hindustan Zinc records two-fold profit jump, cuts annual production cost forecast
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

The world's largest integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc posted a more than two-fold jump in quarterly profit on Monday, helped by higher metal prices, while cutting its annual zinc production... 


Gold remains under pressure as Middle East tensions persist
Gold remains under pressure as Middle East tensions persist
12th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Precious metals and technology company Heraeus Precious Metals says gold has remained under pressure as continued tensions in the Middle East push oil prices higher. In its latest ‘Precious... 


Silver bars
Silver market deficit expected to widen again this year
12th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The silver market is on track to record a sixth consecutive annual deficit this year, according to the World Silver Survey published by The Silver Institute and Metals Focus. The organisations... 


Location map of the Troilus project
Troilus gold/copper project, Canada – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Troilus Mining Corp has secured the bulk of the debt financing required to build the project. 


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Horne 5 project, Canada – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Falco Resources announced the results of KPMG’s socioeconomic-impact study on September 29, 2026. 


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Black Pine oxide gold project, US
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

US-focused mineral exploration and development company Liberty Gold Corp has proposed the construction of a conventional openpit, run-of-mine, heap-leach operation producing gold and silver doré.  


Location map of the La Plata project
La Plata gold/copper project, Ecuador – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Atico Mining Corporation announced a $95-million secured project finance facility with Trafigura and a convertible debenture agreement with a Trafigura affiliate on September 29, 2026.  


Managem cobalt mine in Morocco
Moroccan miner Managem's first-half profit jumps as prices, production rise
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Morocco's largest mining group Managem said on Friday its first-half profit attributable to shareholders surged to 3.778-billion dirhams ($395-million) from 380-million dirhams a year earlier,... 


Cozamin mine
Luca buys Capstone's Cozamin copper mine in Mexico for $385m
22nd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mining company focused on gold, copper, zinc, lead and silver in Mexico, Luca Mining Corporation, has entered into a share purchase agreement with TSX- and ASX-listed copper producer... 


Xarxar project area
Anglo Asian posts record first-half copper production
21st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed copper, gold and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining has posted record half-year copper production of 8 840 t, compared with 1 188 t in the first half of the prior year. The group's... 


Drill core sample (copper)
Tertiary Minerals advances exploration at base metals prospect in Zambia
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed mineral exploration and development company Tertiary Minerals has outlined a higher-grade, shallow silver/copper/zinc mineralised zone at its Target A1 prospect at the Mushima North... 


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Gediktepe mine, Türkiye
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/zinc mine in Balıkesir Province, western Türkiye.  


Santa Fe gold mine in Nevada
Canada's Lahontan Gold acquires fellow miner to control regional Nevada package
17th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Lahontan Gold Corporation has inked a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Emergent Metals Corporation by way of a court-approved plan of... 


An image of Mushima North drill core samples
Tertiary announces positive analytical results from Zambia project
15th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1 at the Mushima North project, in... 


Pioneer project tungsten mineralisation
Red Mountain confirms decent grades of copper, gold, alongside consistent tungsten at Pioneer
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Red Mountain Mining has reported consistent tungsten mineralisation coupled with strong copper, silver and gold values returned from assay results on its wholly-owned Pioneer tungsten... 


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Gediktepe mine, Türkiye
11th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper and zinc mining operation in Balıkesir Province, in western Türkiye. 



Drill core sample from Mushima North
Tertiary Minerals announces results from Phase 4 infill drilling at Zambia project
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1, at its Mushima North project in... 


An image of DMCC CEO and executive chairperson Ahmed Bin Sulayem
DMCC launches world’s largest silver bar as pioneer tokenised commodity asset
7th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Commodities exchange and free-trade zone Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced the formal launch of the world’s largest silver bar as the first tokenised commodity asset under the... 


Tartana Minerals exploration area in Australia
Australian explorer Tartana launches widescale company review after failed exploration execution
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Tartana Minerals has launched a wide-ranging corporate and strategic review covering operations, financial position, corporate governance and its tenement portfolio, following an... 


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