Argentina is South America’s second largest economy and ranks 10 on The Silver Institute’s list of top silver producing countries in the world. In 2010, Argentina produced 20.6 million ounces of silver.
Tarsis Resources Ltd. (CVE:TCC) reports the discovery of a sediment-hosted gold system at its Erika property, Mexico.
The price of silver has increased 70 percent in 2010. Supported by economic concerns and rebounding industrial demand, silver shined. The economic concerns and loose monetary policy in the US and Europe persist, adding to inflationary fears. While there is healthy debate on where the price is headed most analysts see the bull market for silver continuing in 2011.
Santa Fe Gold Corporation (OTC:SFEG) updates on the status of its Summit gold-silver mine in southwest New Mexico.
Trevali Resources Corp. (TSE:TV) reports November 2010 mineral resource estimates for the Santander zinc-lead-silver mine project in Peru.
In the last 500 years, Mexico's silver industry has provided almost one-third of the world’s silver.
Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSE:CZN) announces on the progress on the ongoing Environmental Assessment of the proposed Prairie Creek zinc/lead/silver mine, and to provide an update on the 2010 Prairie Creek site activities and exploration program.
Artha Resources Corporation (CVE:AHC) reports that it has continued to add significant value to its large precious and base metal property portfolio in Jujuy Province, NW Argentina.
Bard Ventures Ltd. (CVE:CBS) reports the completion of the 2010 field program on the Grouse Mountain property, BC Canada.
Silver’s history as a precious metal has deep roots in Peruvian culture, in which it has long been associated with the mysterious and feminine powers of the moon. The Incas, enthralled by its soft gleam, referred to it as “the tears of the moon.”
Monday, November 7, 2011