New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The sharp rise in silver prices has rubbed off on the mining companies, too. In China, one of the world's largest silver producers, several mining companies have been beneficiaries of the rise in silver as investors lapped up their shares, pushing prices to record high levels.

Chinese mining stocks traded mixed on Monday, as silver prices retreated from record high levels. However, for the year, these stocks have seen a massive rise of up to 187%.

Among the top-performing Chinese mining companies of this year are: Hunan Silver Co, Zijin Mining Group Co, Jiangxi Copper Co, Shandong Gold Mining and CMOC Group.

Shares of CMOC Group, a China-based company mainly engaged in mining and processing of basic metals and rar...