Silver Institute Press Releases
- Popular Silver Institute Publication Now Available in Chinese Language
(Washington, D.C. – June 8, 2015) – The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that its widely read bi-monthly publication, Silver News, is now available in Chinese.
China plays a vital role in the international silver market. It is the leading country in terms of silver demand for industrial applications, the third-largest silver mining … - The Silver Institute to Host Silver Industrial Conference October 28-29, 2015
(Washington, D.C. – May 28, 2015) The Silver Institute is pleased to announce the Silver Industrial Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. on October 28-29.
Industrial uses of silver accounted for 56 percent of silver demand in 2014. The Conference will examine the metal’s many roles in the industrial world, including an analysis … - Key Components of Global Silver Demand Rose in 2014
(New York City – May 6, 2015) Key components of global silver demand rose in 2014, with global silver jewelry demand posting a new record last year and silverware offtake rising to its highest level since 2006. This was coupled with notable growth in key silver industrial end uses, including ethylene oxide, photovoltaics, and …
- Survey Shows Rising United States Silver Jewelry Sales in 2014
Sixth Consecutive Year of Double Digit Growth
(Washington, D.C. — March 24, 2015) — Silver jewelry sales in the United States rose in 2014 according to an online survey fielded by “National Jeweler” magazine on behalf of the Silver Institute’s Silver Promotion Service (SPS). The survey affirmed that silver jewelry has become an increasingly …
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This Year Marks the Silver Anniversary of the “World Silver Survey”
(Washington, D.C. – March 19, 2015) The Silver Institute will release its annual publication on the global silver market, “World Silver Survey 2015,” in New York City on Wednesday, May 6, at 8:30 am EDT. The Institute will provide a free …
- U. S. Mint American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Purchases Soared to Record High in 2014
Silver in Exchange Traded Funds Posted Gains
(Washington, D.C. – January 15, 2015) – The continuing appeal of silver for investors led to record sales of U.S. American Eagle Silver Bullion coins last year, topping the previous milestone established just the previous year.
The U.S. Mint announced that 2014 sales of American Eagle Silver … - Silver Demand for Industrial Applications Forecast to Reach Nearly 680 Million Ounces in 2018
(Washington, D.C. – December 10, 2014) Total silver industrial demand is forecast to grow 27 percent, adding an additional 142 million ounces of silver demand through 2018 compared with 2013 levels, according to a new report issued today by the Silver Institute. Half of this growth will be accounted for by the electrical …
- Total Silver Investment May Increase By One Billion Ounces Over the Next Decade
(Washington, D.C. – October 22, 2014) – Investors are likely to increase their net silver purchases in the years ahead, largely due to an ongoing weak global economy, for capital preservation and silver’s pedigree as a leading industrial metal, according to a report released today by the Silver Institute. The report, entitled “Silver …
- Silver Weaves Its Way Into A New World Of Wearable Technology
Woven Into Biometric Athletic Shirts, Silver Fibers Help Measure Real Time Vital Statistics
(Washington, D.C. – September 10, 2014) – Silver is playing an important, if not critical role in the growing world of wearable technology.
At the new intersection where fashion and biometrics meet, silver provides the conduit in innovative athletic clothing that … - The Silver Institute Releases Report on the Outlook for New Electrical & Electronic Uses of Silver
Silver Industrial Demand Expected to Outpace Global GDP Growth Through 2016
(Washington, DC – July 31, 2014) The Silver Institute today released a report titled “The Outlook for New Electrical and Electronic Uses of Silver.” The report identifies three key potential growth areas for silver demand: flexible electronics; light emitting diodes (LEDs); and interposers. …