Since the beginning of the 19th century, the existence of new mines in the world production has changed a lot for economic and political reasons. Around 1800 gold production was up to 20 tons, in the middle of the 19th century it was 490-500 tons.
In 1890 it was 490-500 tons and then before the First World War it was II. After World War I, it was 700 tons II to 1000 tons. However, in 1945, gold production had a large gap. At present, the world production is about 2500 tons. The distribution of production has changed significantly for more than a hundred years. The role of Europeans does not matter here.
For example, France produces only 1.4 tons of gold per year. On the other hand, there is the Republic of South Africa. Thanks to the Witwatersrand mine, it plays an important role, supplying more than half of the world’s production. The most important country in this respect is Russia, which has become a major producer since 1930. The Americas have long been a major producer.
South America’s actions of the 18th century, the third and fourth producers, Canada and the United States, which have no more than 4% of world gold production. After the discoveries in 1850 and 1886, Australia was one of the most important countries.
Today, it can only occupy the fifth place with 60 tons of gold. In Congo, gold mines were discovered in 1903, offering about 60 tons of gold. Japan and the Philippines eliminate 50 tons of gold. 1996. the world has found 1800 tons of gold. Russia is estimated at 400 tons. In addition, South Africa, which produces more than 70% of this amount.
