Silver Institute Press Releases

  • Register for “World Silver Survey 2015” Audiocast

    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. …

  • Strong Investor Interest and Industrial Usage Lead to Sturdy Silver Demand in 2014

    (Washington, D.C. – July 17, 2014) – Investor and industrial consumption of silver has advanced at a healthy pace in 2014, reflected in the silver price increasing 5 percent as of July 15 from the beginning of the year.
    Building on an impressive 2013, investors continued to boost silver holdings in the first half …

  • City of Tianjin is Venue for the 13th China International Silver Conference

    (Washington, D.C. – June 19, 2014) – The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that the 13th China International Silver Conference (CISC) will be held in Tianjin, China, from September 24-26, 2014. The CISC is the most prominent global international silver conference and offers attendees an excellent opportunity to meet with key Chinese and …

  • Total Physical Silver Demand Achieves Record Level in 2013

    Coin Demand Realizes New High Along With Strong Growth in Global Jewelry and Silverware Demand

    (New York City – May 14, 2014) Total physical silver demand rose by 13 percent in 2013 to an all-time high, according to “World Silver Survey 2014”, released today by the Silver Institute. This was primarily driven by …

  • Register for “World Silver Survey 2014” Audiocast

    (Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2014) The Silver Institute will release the 24th edition of its annual publication on the global silver market, “World Silver Survey 2014,” in New York City on Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 am EDT. The Institute will provide a live audiocast of the presentation on its web site.