Silver Institute Press Releases
- Silver Recycling Volumes Forecast to Stagnate Over The Next Three Years — Even If Prices Rally Significantly
New Report Indicates Low-Level of Silver Recovery from Majority of Industrial End-Uses
(September 9, 2015 – Washington, D.C.) The Silver Institute today released “Silver Scrap: The Forgotten Fundamental,” a report produced by Metals Focus, the London-based independent precious metals research consultancy, on behalf of the Silver Institute. The study provides detailed information on recycling …
- Silver Institute Announces Speakers and Panelists for Silver Industrial Conference
(Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2015) A roster of notable industry leaders will address delegates at the Silver Industrial Conference, hosted by the Silver Institute on October 28-29 in Washington, D.C. The event will focus on the metal’s ever-growing role in the industrial world, with a particular emphasis on future commercial and industrial developments …
- Silver Institute to Expand Silver Promotion Service Jewelry Marketing Initiative
New Merchandise Category for Savor Silver Program Participants to be introduced
(New York, NY – August 5, 2015) — The Silver Promotion Service (SPS) announced that it is expanding the Savor Silver program (www.savorsilver.com) to include a new merchandise classification. Currently silver jewelry companies selected to participate in Savor Silver are designated as “Designers …
- Upticks in Silver Demand Seen in First Half of 2015
(Washington, D.C. – July 28, 2015) – Through the first half of this year, silver experienced increased demand for jewelry and important industrial applications, two signals of demand growth for this most versatile of metals.
Silver jewelry, a mainstay of silver demand, was strong in the first half of 2015. In the U.S., imports … - Shanghai to Host 14th China International Silver Conference
(Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2015) – The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 14th China International Silver Conference (CISC), which will be held in Shanghai, China, from September 16-18, 2015. The CISC is the most prominent global international silver conference and offers attendees an exceptional opportunity to network …
- Silver Institute Elects New Officers
(Washington, D.C. – June 16, 2015) Mitchell J. Krebs, President, CEO and Director of Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE: NYSE), has been elected President of the Silver Institute by its membership. Coeur Mining is one of the world’s largest primary silver producers, with assets in the United States, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina and Australia. He succeeds …
- 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 …