It is taken out in Ores, or naturally occurring rock that contains high concentrations of one or more metals that can be profitably mined, by melting it in a furnace to change the sulfides to sulfates.
Silver is mined with lead, copper, and zinc.
The largest Silver mines are found in Mexico, Peru, the United States, Canada, and Australia. In the United States, the leading states are Nevada, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona. Silver is used for a number of things. It is used in silver jewelry, tableware, it is used in some currency. One major use of silver is in jewelry.