Ironically, the silver squeeze may have benefited the very funds that have come in for vilification for shorting stocks

The Canadian miner said consolidated annual production at its Zimapan mine and Rosario project in Mexico increased by 30% in 2020.

The Canadian miner said that even though its focus continues to be battery metals, it will investigate its five projects for silver potential.

Mexican tax authorities reaped payments from nearly 900 large companies last year in their bid to boost state coffers.

Silver futures on the Comex were down 8%, priced at $26.87 an ounce on Tuesday morning.

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada mobilized two drills and will focus on the Rafuse target and the Jansem prospect.

Analyst says this buying craze could go on for some time, with other metals and commodities also seeing rallies.

Most-active futures jumped as much as 13% to $30.35 an ounce on the Comex.