~76% (or 75%) of China's silver does not come from mining but from refining copper, zinc, lead, and gold as byproducts; only ~25% comes from primary silver mining.
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Alistair MacleodEvidence Quote
“most of her silver doesn't come from mines. I think something like 76% or something or 75% uh comes from refining copper um zinc lead and gold.”
Created: 7/13/2026, 8:49:27 PM
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