Mining

Top Producers Silver Mine Supply Continues To Decline JAN-JUL 2019

Three of the largest silver producers in the world saw their combined mine supply continue to weaken in the first seven months of 2019.  While Mexico and Chile experienced declines in their silver production, Peru was by far the biggest loser.  Peru, which is the second-largest silver producer in the…

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Mexico’s Second Largest Silver Mine Shuts Down, Reopens & Shuts Down Again

In the past five months, Mexico’s second-largest silver mine was shut down, reopened and the recently shut down once again.  Due to a new blockade at Newmont-Goldcorp’s Penasquito Mine, stemming from issues with a local trucking contractor, the company has temporarily ceased operations. Unfortunately for Newmont-Goldcorp, 2019 was supposed to…

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The Silver Price Surges Higher As Mine Supply Falls In Top Producing Countries

As the silver price rally continues, mine supply from three of the top producing countries fell significantly this year.  Peru, Chile, and Mexico all reported declines in silver mine supply in the first half of the year, with Peru suffering the largest dropoff.  With these three countries accounting for 45%…

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