Silver production in Kazakhstan has been declining for the fifth consecutive year. For example, 697.5 tons of refined silver were produced from January to December 2024, the lowest level since 2012. Over the course of the year, production has decreased by 21.2%. From January to November 2025, the country produced 567.5 tons of refined silver,…
In January-February, the production of unprocessed and semi-processed silver in Kazakhstan amounted to 92.1 tons, down by 28% YoY. Refined silver accounted for 90.4 tons, down by 28.6%. Last year, the country produced 697.5 tons of refined silver, down by 21.2%. 707.3 tons of unprocessed or semi-processed silver were exported, down by 19.1%. Just over…
The output of gold and silver in Azerbaijan experienced a downturn in 2024. Data from the country’s State Statistical Committee indicated that the production of gold reached 2,663 kg and silver output – 3,184 kg, down by 97 kg (3.5%) and by 521 kg (14%), respectively, compared with 2023. (Trend)
Silver exports to China decreased by 19%, materials of the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2024 showed. According to statistics, Kyrgyzstan exported 0.6 tons of silver to China for $452,000. This is less than for 11 months of 2023, when 0.7 tons for $794,000 were exported. Kyrgyzstan also sells silver to…
On August 27, the State Property Registry will hold an online auction to sell 23 deposits. The auction had to be held on August 12, but was postponed due to technical reasons. The following deposits will be auctioned: Bogembai (coal), Uzynmurt (polymetals), Tursun-Tore (gold). Vostochno-Kozyrevskoye (bauxites), Yesymzhal (manganese) and Alpys (gold, cadmium, copper, lead, silver…
Gold reserves in Kyrgyzstan are estimated at 856 tons and silver – 973.8 tons, the state draft concept for development of the geological and mining industry for 2023-2035 says. At least 99 alluvial gold deposits with total reserves of 7.364 tons and 59 primary deposits with total reserves of 848.636 tons are listed in the…
In January, Chukotka Autonomous District produced 1.399 kg of gold and 6.48 tons of silver, down by 10% and by 19% YoY respectively. Only ore precious metals are being extracted now. 5 companies operate at the site. In 2021, Chukotka increased gold output by 4% YoY, to 25.32 tons. (Ukrainian metal)
In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 3,838.6 kg of silver valued at $3.4 million tons, down by 8.3 tons YoY. In 2020, exports totaled 12.12 tons for $7.5 million. In January-May 2021, only Switzerland purchased silver, in summer there were no sales, in September Russia bought 45 kg, in October 25.6 kg was exported and in November…