Silver Institute Press Releases

  • Survey Results Indicate Solid U.S. Silver Jewelry Sales in 2017

    (Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2018) Jewelry retailers in the United States described strong silver jewelry sales last year, with 59% reporting increased sales in 2017, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the Silver Institute’s Silver Promotion Service (SPS). The results also showed that silver jewelry continues to be a leading merchandise category …

  • 2018 Silver Market Trends

    (Washington D.C. – January 18, 2018) Of all the metals in the periodic table, silver enjoys one of the most versatile landscapes, with its uses found in a wide variety of applications. Silver’s unrivaled characteristics serve many industrial products, while its weight and neutral color make it very popular in jewelry that suits many occasions. …

  • 2017 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release

    2017 Interim Silver Market Review Press Release (PDF)

  • Still Not Too Late to Register for the Silver Industrial Conference

    (Washington, D.C. – October 17, 2017) There is still time to register for the 3rd Silver Industrial Conference, to be held in Washington, D.C., on October 26-27.
    “This conference is a great opportunity to hear from industry leaders on a wide-range of important topics throughout the silver industry.  Attendees will include personnel from industrial fabricators, …

  • India Continues to Play a Significant Role in the Global Silver Market

    (Washington, D.C. – September 27, 2017) India’s cultural affinity for silver underscores the country’s importance as a leading source of demand in the global silver marketplace.  The breadth of the Indian silver market resonates across much of the country, currently the world’s seventh largest economy.  The main drivers of this market, including demand, supply, investment, …

  • Silver Institute Announces Additional Speakers and Agenda for Silver Industrial Conference

    (Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2017) The Silver Institute has finalized the roster of speakers for the 3rd Silver Industrial Conference, to be held in Washington, D.C., on October 26-27.
    The agenda for the Conference can be found here: Silver Industrial Conference Agenda
    Participants at the Conference will include executives and experts from across the …

  • Silver Institute Announces Speakers and Panelists for Silver Industrial Conference

    (Washington, D.C. – August 1, 2017) A roster of notable industry leaders will address delegates at the Silver Industrial Conference, hosted by the Silver Institute, on October 26-27 in Washington, D.C.
    The program for the Conference will provide attendees with key insights into important sectors of silver demand.  The confirmed speakers and topics …

  • Silver Institute Elects New Officers

    (Washington, D.C. – June 29, 2017) Octavio Alvidrez, CEO of Fresnillo plc (FRES: LSE), the world’s largest primary silver producer, has been elected President of the Silver Institute by its membership. He succeeds Mitchell Krebs, President and CEO of Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE: NYSE). Michael Steinmann, President and CEO of Pan American Silver (PAAS: …

  • Silver Industrial Conference to Examine Established and Emerging Industrial Uses for Silver

    (Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2017) The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 3rd Silver Industrial Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 26-27.
    The theme of this year’s Conference is: “Silver’s Evolving Role in Science and Technology.”
    Silver’s use as a chemical catalyst and …

  • Global Silver Mine Production Drops in 2016 for First Time in 14 Years

    Silver’s Use in Solar Sector Surged 34 Percent, Posts New Record

    (New York City – May 11, 2017) Global silver mine production in 2016 recorded its first decline since 2002, largely the result of lower by-product output from the lead/zinc and gold sectors.  Coupled with less silver scrap supply to the market, which posted …