Ukraine Hides Silver Treasures: Where the Richest Deposits Are Located.

Ukraine has large reserves of silver in its bowels, but few people know where these treasures are located. News.LIVE explains in which regions of Ukraine the main silver reserves can be found.

Which Countries Mine the Most Silver

To date, humanity has mined about 640 thousand tons of silver, which is used to make jewelry, coins, and is stored in bars. The main silver reserves are located in Poland, the USA, Mexico, Tajikistan, Canada, Kazakhstan, and Australia.

• Poland - 66,000 tons;
• USA - 53,000 tons;
• Mexico - 45,000 tons;
• Tajikistan - 44,000 tons;
• Canada - 42,000 tons;
• Kazakhstan - 29,000 tons;
• Australia - 25,000 tons.

Japan, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany are also major importers of silver ores and concentrates, while Mexico, Bolivia, Canada, and the USA are the main exporters of this metal.

Where is the Most Silver in Ukraine

Among the regions of Ukraine where silver can be found, the main ones are Transcarpathia, Donbas, and the Ukrainian Shield.

1. Transcarpathia:
   • Kvasivske deposit;
   • Muzhiyivske deposit;
   • Berehivske deposit;
   • Bihanske barite-silver-polymetallic deposit.
2. Donbas:
   • Naholny ore district (Yesaulivske deposit);
   • Zhuravske deposit.
3. Ukrainian Shield: silver mineralization has been found in various zones.

Previously, it was reported where gold can be found in Ukraine and which regions are promising for gold extraction. It is also interesting to learn about the origin of white gold.

The aforementioned article provides information on the largest world silver reserves and regions in Ukraine where this metal can be found. It is noted that silver is located in the bowels of Transcarpathia, Donbas, and the Ukrainian Shield.