Silver News

Plan on Attending the 2005 International Zinc and Silver Conferences

(November 17, 2004 - Washington, D.C.) The Silver Institute and the American Zinc Association are pleased to announce their 2005 International Zinc and Silver Conferences, which will be held from February 27 to March 1, 2005, in Summerlin, Nevada. The Conferences will be held at the J.W. Marriott Resort at Summerlin, located a few miles outside Las Vegas.

"This event reflects the many ties between the two metals, from ore bodies, to producers of both zinc and silver, to common issues affecting their futures," said Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director of the Silver Institute.

The 2005 International Zinc and Silver Conferences will also offer silver- and zinc-specific sessions in such areas as emerging markets for silver and the outlook for zinc consumption and price. An overview of the silver market, including the increasing interest in silver as an investment tool and as a biocide, will be addressed as well. A roster of distinguished speakers, including chief executives and top analysts, will share their valuable insights with the conference delegates.

The event is open to all interested parties. Registration and program materials will be provided shortly. For additional information, please contact the American Zinc Association, the primary conference organizer, at www.zinc.org, or contact the Silver Institute at www.silverinstitute.org.

For Further Information Contact:

Mike DiRienzo
The Silver Institute
1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 835-0185
Fax: (202) 835-0155