Group 1 - The current demand for silver from both investors and the industrial sector is extremely high, with silver being accumulated in both physical and financial asset forms for wealth storage and as a hedge against risks associated with the US dollar and other currencies [3] - The jewelry industry, medical device manufacturers, electric vehicle producers, data center construction companies, and especially solar panel manufacturers are major consumers of silver [3] - Citigroup analysts estimate that the solar industry consumes nearly 30% of the annual silver production from mining and recycling [4] Group 2 - There is little possibility of significant new silver production entering the market, as global "pure silver" deposits are nearly exhausted, with most silver now being produced as a byproduct of mining other metals like copper, gold, and zinc [4] - Changes in silver supply are often driven by the demand for other metals rather than silver itself, according to John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management [4] - Some analysts warn that precious metal prices are at a "cliff edge," indicating that the risk of a price correction is accumulating [5]
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财联社·2025-12-28 23:19