Interpreted Prediction
70-80% of silver production is a byproduct of base metal mining, meaning silver price increases alone won't significantly boost production unless base metal mining also increases.
AI Evaluation Notes
The prediction that 70-80% of silver production is a byproduct of base metal mining is a well-known fact in the silver market. The production remaining dependent on base metal mining levels remains correct, as indicated by reports showing the continued reliance on base metal production for silver supply.