Gold

country mine production 2006 (metric tons)* % of world mine production demonstrated reserves 2006 (metric tons)* % of world demonstrated reserves

South Africa 270 10.8 36,000 40

Australia 260 10.4 6,000 6.7

United States 260 10.4 3,700 4.1

China 240 9.6 4,100 4.6

Peru 210 8.4 4,100 4.6

Russia 162 6.5 3,500 3.9

Indonesia 145 5.8 2,800 3.1

Canada 120 4.8 3,500 3.9

other countries 840 33.6 26,000** 28.9

world total 2,500 100*** 90,000 100***

*Estimate.

**Reliable data not available for some countries.

***Detail does not add to total given because of rounding.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2007.