5 Best Performing Silver Stocks So Far in 2026

2. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM)

Year-to-date return as of May 21: 46.64%

On May 22, Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) reported that its board declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.0125 per share payable to shareholders of record on June 5, with payment scheduled on or before June 25. The company added that future dividends remain subject to board discretion based on commodity prices, market conditions, cash flow, and financial results.

On May 20, the firm announced that it had extended the mining license for its Tulkubash/Kyzyltash gold projects in Kyrgyzstan until June 25, 2062, after turning Chaarat ZAAV into a joint venture with Kyrgyzaltyn. Chaarat ZAAV holds a 70% interest, and Kyrgyzaltyn keeps a 30% free-carried stake.  Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) stated that it had paid the Kyrgyz government $60 million and will pay a further $10 million after milestones are met, while also approving Phase 1 development for 2026-2027.

Chair and Chief Executive Officer Dr Rui Feng said the partnership aligns interests “to begin construction” and move toward production.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) is an acquisition, exploration, development and mining company with Environmental, Social and Governance practices. It works through the Mining and Administrative segments.