“• Silver occurs mainly in its pure form, as a minor constituent in the ores of copper, lead and zinc, as well as in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite.
• Silver is used in around 85–90% of crystalline silicon PV cells, which are the most common form of solar cells with roughly 2.8 million ounces of silver required to generate 1 GW of solar power.
• Growth is driven by significant and varied scope of application for silver, ranging from its use as a catalyst in the production of chemicals to its use in electronic products, solar panels, brazing and soldering, photographic films, medicines, mirrors and glasses. “
