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HOW GOLD IS PRODUCED
Gold Production & Refining
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Gold Production & Refining
The top three gold producing countries in the world are South Africa, the United States and Australia in that order.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Nevada is the largest U.S. gold-producing state. Other top U.S. gold producing states are Alaska, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
For more statistical information about gold and silver production in the United States: http://www.nma.org/statistics/pub_gold_silver.asp
Most gold in the United States is produced at above ground surface (open pit) mines. While mining and production methods vary from location to location. The following is a generic description of how gold is mined and produced around the world at modern operations.
Source: Responsiblegold.org