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Study Unveils Gold’s Journey from Core to Volcanoes

5/31/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that gold and precious metals from Earth's core seep into the mantle, ultimately surfacing in volcanic islands like Hawaii. By examining basaltic rocks, researchers discovered core-derived ruthenium, shedding light on the dynamic core-mantle interaction that could replenish gold in Earth's crust over billions of years.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that gold and precious metals from Earth's core seep into the mantle, ultimately surfacing in volcanic islands like Hawaii. By examining basaltic rocks, researchers discovered core-derived ruthenium, shedding light on the dynamic core-mantle interaction that could replenish gold in Earth's crust over billions of years.