June Silver Ingot Production Drops 6.5% MoM, H1 Output Up 6.9% YoY Amid Smelter Maintenance

Published: Jul 1, 2026 14:49

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[SMM Silver Express] According to SMM data, June silver ingot production stood at 1,562 tonnes, down 6.5% month-on-month. First-half cumulative output reached 9,773 tonnes, up 6.9% year-on-year. The decline was mainly due to copper smelter maintenance and production halts, with a partial recovery expected in July-August.

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