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Industrial metals weakness to hasten silver supply decline

Silver might soon be in a shortage as low commodity prices prompt further capital expenditure cuts across primary and secondary mines. Silver is often mined as a by-product of copper, gold, zinc, and lead. Much like silver, these metals have seen their prices continue to fall over the last couple of years, leading to substantial reductions in capital expenditure plans and as a consequence, output.

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