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Over 70,000 Tons of Gold Remain Underground Globally

6/15/2025

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Gold, a precious metal born from cosmic collisions, has seen over 206,000 tons mined, leaving around 70,550 tons still waiting to be unearthed, mainly in Russia, Australia, and South Africa. While most of this glittering treasure lies deep within Earth's core, only a sliver is within our reach on the surface.

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Story summary

Gold, a precious metal born from cosmic collisions, has seen over 206,000 tons mined, leaving around 70,550 tons still waiting to be unearthed, mainly in Russia, Australia, and South Africa. While most of this glittering treasure lies deep within Earth's core, only a sliver is within our reach on the surface.