Recently, silver has been getting a boost from both of its split personalities. The strengthening gold price has drawn investors to silver for its qualities as a precious metal. A better than expected US non-farm payroll report for August and robust economic growth out of India and China has also drawn investors to the white metal on the expectation of increased demand for its industrial applications. Regardless of why the price of silver is climbing, investors should be aware of the junior mining companies that offer exposure to a rising silver price. We have provided a list of junior silver producers, developers, and explorers that offer exposure to a rising silver price.

Junior silver producers include:

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Alexco Resource Corp. (AXR : TSX : C$4.58 SPECULATIVE BUY)

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ECU Silver Mining Inc. (ECU : TSX : C$0.65  Not rated)

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Endeavour Silver Corp. (EDR : TSX : C$4.03  Not rated)

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Excellon Resources Inc. (EXN : TSX : C$0.77  Not rated)

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First Majestic Silver Corp. (FR : TSX : C$5.26  Not rated)

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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (FVI : TSX : C$2.84 SPECULATIVE BUY)

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Great Panther Silver Ltd. (GPR : TSX : C$0.86  Not rated)