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Kazakhstan’s Silver Production Drops as Prices Hit Record Highs

By Assel Satubaldina on 20 January 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s silver industry is shrinking even as prices soar. Production has now declined for a fifth straight year, underscoring a widening gap between market value and physical output. In 2024, 697.5 tons of refined silver were produced in Kazakhstan, the lowest figure since 2012. Over the year,...