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Silver Mining Supply Constraints Can Trigger Rallies
Production bottlenecks or declining ore grades restrict supply, tightening markets.
Most silver is mined as a byproduct, meaning supply cannot easily increase even if prices skyrocket. In 2026, aging mines and declining ore grades in Mexico have limited new production growth to just 1%. When demand surges against these rigid supply constraints, the result is often a sharp price spike. This structural deficit makes silver a compelling "supply-crunch" play for long-term commodity-focused investment portfolios.