Global Silver Coin Minting Expected to Post All-Time Record (Washington, D.C. – November 24, 2010) The American Eagle Silver Bullion coinage program has already posted another record year, with over 32 million of the U.S. Mint’s 1-ounce coins sold through … Continue reading →

Spanish Language Version Timed to Introduce “Designers of Distinction from Mexico” and New “SilverMark Manufacturer” Category Launch (Washington, D.C. – November 3, 2010) The Silver Promotion Service (SPS), an arm of the Silver Institute, has announced a significant expansion of … Continue reading →

Silver-backed Exchange-Traded Funds at Record High Levels – U.S. Silver Bullion Coin Demand Exceptionally Strong (Washington, D.C. – November 1, 2010) Silver investment continues to grow rapidly in 2010, with global holdings in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by physical silver … Continue reading →

Beijing to be Conference Site (August 9, 2010 – Washington, D.C.) The China International Silver Conference (CISC) is now accepting registrations for the 2010 event to be held in Beijing, October 15-17. The conference will take place at the Fragrant … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (May 27, 2010) – Strong investor demand and a recovery in industrial demand during the course of the year were key factors in a strong performance for silver prices in 2009, according to World Silver Survey 2010, released … Continue reading →

(Washington, D.C. – April 8, 2010) The Silver Institute is now accepting pre-publication orders for World Silver Survey 2010, which will be released on May 27. This comprehensive report on the global silver market is produced annually for the Silver … Continue reading →

(Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2010) — The United States Mint reports that sales of American Eagle Silver bullion coins reached 28,766,000 coins in 2009, far exceeding the 2008 total of 19,583,000. This increasing demand for silver is fueled by … Continue reading →

(Washington, D.C. – June 17, 2009) Roque Benavides, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cia. de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN), has been elected President of the Silver Institute by its membership. Mr. Benavides has been the President and CEO … Continue reading →

Last Year’s Average Silver Price Eclipsed Only by 1980 Figure NEW YORK (May 13, 2009) – Robust investor demand and solid industrial offtake drove silver’s price 12 percent over the prior year’s average to US$14.99 oz in 2008, leading to … Continue reading →

Silver Investment Demand Set to Overcome Strong Headwinds from Slide in Fabrication Demand this Year – Investment in Silver Poised to Continue (Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2009) The Silver Institute has today released a major new report entitled, The … Continue reading →

Group Will Collect Data on Silver and Nanotechnology (Washington, D.C. – March 13, 2009) Today, the Silver Institute and the Silver Research Consortium announced the formation of the Silver Nanotechnology Working Group (SNWG). The SNWG is an industry effort intended … Continue reading →

Price Posts Best Annual Average Since 1980 (Washington, D.C. – January 8, 2009) The silver price, per ounce, in 2008 averaged a strong US$14.98, a nearly 12-percent increase over the 2007 average price of US$13.38; the best average annual price … Continue reading →

Silver Exchange (Washington, D.C. – July 30, 2008) Yesterday, the iShares Silver Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF) achieved a major milestone, as over 200 million ounces of physical silver are currently held by the trust. Launched in April of 2006, this … Continue reading →

Michael Barlerin Associates Selected as Consultant (Washington DC, July 15, 2008) The Silver Institute today announced that it will launch a consumer-marketing element as part of its wide range of industry programs. The "Silver Marketing Initiative" (SMI) will combine a … Continue reading →

(Washington, D.C. – July 11, 2008) Make your plans to attend the 7th annual China International Silver Conference (CISC) this November. The conference will be held at the beautiful Crown Royal Spa and Resort (www.csrhn.com), in Haikou, Hainan Province, China. … Continue reading →

Consumers Currently Holding Empty Coin Bag WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2008) – Unprecedented investor demand has caused a market shortage for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, and the Silver Institute has called on the U.S. Mint to take immediate steps … Continue reading →

The annual silver price, led by continued strong investor and industrial applications demand, averaged an impressive US$13.38 in 2007. This resulted in a 16 percent price increase over 2006, and on a percentage basis was stronger than that enjoyed by gold, platinum and palladium last year. Simultaneously, industrial demand for silver saw a sixth consecutive year of growth despite the higher silver price, according to World Silver Survey 2008, released here today by the Silver Institute and GFMS Limited, the authors of the report. Continue reading →

On May 7, World Silver Survey 2008 will be released by the Silver Institute. This comprehensive study of the global silver market is produced on behalf of the Silver Institute by GFMS Limited, the London-based precious metals research firm. Continue reading →

Robert Quartermain, President of Silver Standard Resources, Inc, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, was elected President of the Silver Institute by the Institute’s membership in June. Roque Benavides, Chief Executive Officer of Cia de Minas Buenaventura, Lima, Peru, was elected Vice President of the Institute. In addition, James Sabala and Tom Angelos, both of Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation in Idaho, were re-elected Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer respectively. They begin service immediately and will serve a two-year term. Continue reading →

The Silver Institute today released a comprehensive report on trends in the global silver jewelry market. The report was prepared, on behalf of the Silver Institute, by GFMS, Ltd., the London-based precious metals consultancy. Continue reading →