Sixth Straight Silver Deficit of 67M Ounces and $81/Oz Forecast Fuels Vizsla Silver Interest
Silver market faces sixth straight structural deficit in 2026, with a 67 million ounce shortfall as industrial consumption outpaces mine supply. J.P. Morgan projects average silver prices at $81 per ounce this year, drawing increased investor interest in Vizsla Silver’s exploration and development prospects.
1. Market Deficit Continues
Global silver faces its sixth straight supply deficit in 2026, with a 67 million ounce shortfall as industrial consumption outpaces mine production by 1%. J.P. Morgan projects average silver prices at $81 per ounce this year amid constrained supply growth.
2. Implications for Vizsla Silver
These persistent deficits and strategic supply concerns have focused investor attention on Vizsla Silver’s exploration and development programs in Mexico, potentially improving its ability to secure financing and advance resource expansion amid rising silver prices.