
Silver mining stocks are moving sharply higher today, as prices for the outperforming industrial metal continue to set new highs. Silver for December delivery (SIZ24) peaked earlier at $35.07, the highest price for a most active contract since October 2012. Against this backdrop, silver-focused miners like First Majestic Silver (AG), Pan American Silver (PAAS), Fortuna Silver (FSM), and Hecla Mining (HL) are all up 3-4% at midday.