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How much silver does Chile produce?

Chile is the 5th largest producer of silver: 1,400 tonnes in 2025, 5.4% of the world's 26,000 tonnes (USGS MCS).

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Chile's silver production

Chile silver production, 2025
World rankProduction (tonnes)Share of worldTen-year growthYear
51,400 tonnes5.4%—2025

USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.

The silver price Chile sells into

The benchmark price, Handy & Harman, New York, was $64.6/troy oz in September 2026, up 51% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 30% a year, calmer in 83% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Silver price history.

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