Supply Chain
- Mining: Top producers — China, Australia, Russia, Canada, USA
- Refining: Switzerland and UAE are major refining hubs
- Recycling: ~1,000 t/year from jewelry and electronics scrap
End Uses
| Use | Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelry | ~45% | India, China, Middle East lead |
| Investment | ~25% | Bars, coins, ETFs |
| Central banks | ~20% | Net buying since 2010 |
| Technology | ~7% | Electronics, dentistry, aerospace |
Did You Know?
- All gold ever mined would fit in roughly three Olympic swimming pools
- One troy ounce = 31.1035 grams; 24K = 99.9% pure gold
- Gold is so malleable that 1 oz can be beaten into a sheet covering ~100 sq ft
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