These supplies have been depleted by Asian demand, which alone exceeds annual mine production. (tocqueville.com)
Since the world produces 2.3 million ounces of silver each day through mining, this means the commercials sold 53 days and the managed money traders bought 61 days of world silver mine production in one five day trading week. (goldsilverworlds.com)
The Silver Institute reported in May that global silver mine production in 2016 declined for the first time in 14 years on lower - than - expected output from lead, zinc and gold projects. (usfunds.com)