Which countries produce the world’s silver?
In 2023, silver mines produced 830.5 million ounces of silver. That total is projected to decline by about 1 percent to 823.5 million ounces in 2024.
Shares of Silver Wheaton (SLW.TO:Quote) rose on Monday, after the miner’s quarterly profit more than doubled, helped by record production and soaring silver prices.
Net profit rose to $122.2 million, or 34 cents a share, from $50.6 million, or 13 cents a share, a year ago.