
The U.S. has classified silver as a critical mineral amid a structural supply deficit and China's export ban. Silver prices have surged from under $30 to over $121 per ounce. Major silver producers like First Majestic, Endeavour Silver, and Fresnillo are expanding operations. Americore Resources is advancing its Trinity Silver Project in Nevada with 36 million ounces of silver equivalent and plans Q2 2026 drilling to upgrade its resource estimate.








