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Learn More About: Gold Mining
The United States is the world's second largest gold mining country — behind South Africa. Most U.S. gold mining occurs on federally owned lands in twelve western states, with Nevada being the source of most U.S. gold production. Australia, Canada and, increasingly, developing countries also are major gold producers.
Gold is nature's most versatile metal. For thousands of years, it has played an essential role in savings, commerce, art, adornment, commemorations and religions. Contemporary society has added new roles for gold in modern technology and medical diagnosis.
Gold producers around the world are subject to a variety of local, state and national laws governing safe operations and access to land. In addition, gold producers participate in a number of international corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives sponsored by the United Nations, the World Bank, industry trade associations and customer groups, including the Council for Responsible Jewelry Practices, among others.
For more information on these topics, www.responsiblegold.org.
