Category The Industrial Revolution: Silver in a Changing World

Increased silver mining during the Industrial Revolution dramatically reshaped global markets, driving prices down and altering the role of silver in the world economy. With new technologies such as steam-powered drills, dynamite, and cyanide processing, silver production surged, particularly in…

The Industrial Revolution (1750–1900) dramatically transformed the global economy, reshaping industries, transportation, and trade networks. This period of rapid technological advancement also had profound effects on silver production and trade, as new mining technologies increased silver output, global demand for…