Gold Distribution

• Australia and South Africa hold a large share of the world’s gold mine reserves, accounting for 10,000 metric tons and 5,300 metric tons, respectively.
• There are three goldfields in the country, namely Kolar Gold Field, Kolar district, Hutti Gold Field in Raichur district (both in Karnataka), and Ramgiri Gold Field in Anantpur district (Andhra Pradesh).
• Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India.
• The ten largest gold mines in the world:
  • South Deep gold mine, South Africa
  • Grasberg gold mine, Indonesia
  • Olimpiada gold mine, Russia
  • Lihir gold mine, Papua New Guinea
  • Norte Abierto gold mine, Chile
  • Carlin Trend gold mine, USA
  • Boddington gold mine, Western Australia
  • Mponeng gold mine, South Africa
  • Pueblo Viejo gold mine, Dominican Republic
  • Cortez gold mine, USA.