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<p>[QUOTE="Heavymetal, post: 26584170, member: 96124"]Wrong! Worldwide silver deficit for the last 4 years. Production can’t keep up with industrial demand. Making up the difference with old coins and silverware only delayed this inevitable increase. Most countries don’t have nearly the amount of junk silver as the US.</p><p>A little help from AI</p><p>Is there really a shortage of silver?</p><p><br /></p><p>AI Overview</p><p>+8</p><p>Yes, the world is experiencing a significant silver shortage, with demand consistently outstripping supply since 2020, driven primarily by booming industrial needs in EVs, solar, and AI, while mine production struggles to keep up, leading to a structural deficit expected to continue into 2026. This gap between increasing demand and limited supply is causing market tightness and pushing prices higher. </p><p>Key Factors Driving the Shortage: </p><ul> <li><b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Exploding+Industrial+Demand&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUIywEQAQ" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Exploding+Industrial+Demand&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUIywEQAQ" rel="nofollow">Exploding Industrial Demand</a>:</b> <br /> Silver is crucial for electronics, solar panels (photovoltaics), electric vehicles (EVs), and data centers, sectors seeing massive growth. </li> <li><b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Stagnant+Mine+Supply&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUI6QEQAQ" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Stagnant+Mine+Supply&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUI6QEQAQ" rel="nofollow">Stagnant Mine Supply</a>:</b> <br /> Most silver comes as a byproduct of other metals, making supply inelastic; new mines take years to develop, and production has fallen from its peak. </li> <li><b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Structural+Deficit&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUImAIQAQ" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Structural+Deficit&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUImAIQAQ" rel="nofollow">Structural Deficit</a>:</b> <br /> For the fifth year in a row (2021-2025), demand has far exceeded available supply, creating large cumulative deficits. </li> </ul><p>What This Means: </p><ul> <li><b>Market Tightness:</b> <br /> The gap between what's needed and what's available is substantial (e.g., a 95 million ounce deficit projected for 2025). </li> <li><b>Price Pressure:</b> <br /> The fundamental supply/demand imbalance is a key reason for recent record-high silver prices. </li> <li><b>No Quick Fix:</b> <br /> The shortage isn't temporary and won't resolve quickly due to the slow response of mine supply, making it a long-term market dynamic. </li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Heavymetal, post: 26584170, member: 96124"]Wrong! Worldwide silver deficit for the last 4 years. Production can’t keep up with industrial demand. Making up the difference with old coins and silverware only delayed this inevitable increase. Most countries don’t have nearly the amount of junk silver as the US. A little help from AI Is there really a shortage of silver? AI Overview +8 Yes, the world is experiencing a significant silver shortage, with demand consistently outstripping supply since 2020, driven primarily by booming industrial needs in EVs, solar, and AI, while mine production struggles to keep up, leading to a structural deficit expected to continue into 2026. This gap between increasing demand and limited supply is causing market tightness and pushing prices higher. Key Factors Driving the Shortage: [LIST] [*][B][URL='https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Exploding+Industrial+Demand&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUIywEQAQ']Exploding Industrial Demand[/URL]:[/B] Silver is crucial for electronics, solar panels (photovoltaics), electric vehicles (EVs), and data centers, sectors seeing massive growth. [*][B][URL='https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Stagnant+Mine+Supply&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUI6QEQAQ']Stagnant Mine Supply[/URL]:[/B] Most silver comes as a byproduct of other metals, making supply inelastic; new mines take years to develop, and production has fallen from its peak. [*][B][URL='https://www.google.com/search?client=mobilesearchapp&sca_esv=e2fb2748a0591637&bih=1109&biw=744&channel=iss&cs=0&hl=en&v=398.0.839721620&sxsrf=AE3TifMdXoRBPj75wgNuMcqAzXZETiLXlg:1765493637208&q=Structural+Deficit&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKguWo0LaRAxWSSDABHVAoG3AQxccNegUImAIQAQ']Structural Deficit[/URL]:[/B] For the fifth year in a row (2021-2025), demand has far exceeded available supply, creating large cumulative deficits. [/LIST] What This Means: [LIST] [*][B]Market Tightness:[/B] The gap between what's needed and what's available is substantial (e.g., a 95 million ounce deficit projected for 2025). [*][B]Price Pressure:[/B] The fundamental supply/demand imbalance is a key reason for recent record-high silver prices. [*][B]No Quick Fix:[/B] The shortage isn't temporary and won't resolve quickly due to the slow response of mine supply, making it a long-term market dynamic. [/LIST][/QUOTE]
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