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GOLD The total gold on earth that has been mined, and is in human hands, so to speak, is in tonnes: There are a good 30 billion tonnes dissolved in the world's oceans, which corresponds to about 175,000 times what mankind holds in its possession. However, this gold cannot be extracted economically from the seawater.

THE LARGEST GOLD MINES WORLDWIDE Gold is a highly sought-after precious metal - it is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. For this reason, gold is mined all over the world. There are about 190 gold mines worldwide, producing hundreds of tonnes of the precious metal every year. The largest gold mine in the world is the Grasberg mine in Indonesia. The mine produces about 2.5 million ounces of gold annually. The second largest gold mine is in South Africa, it is known as the Mponeng mine. The mine produces 1.2 million ounces of gold annually. The Mponeng mine is considered the deepest gold mine in the world, it is over 4 kilometres below the surface. According to the World Gold Council, 3,572 tonnes of gold were mined globally in 2019. While gold prospecting is a very energy-intensive activity, most mines are powered by fossil fuel energy. This means that gold prospecting contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Despite the negative impacts of gold mining, gold remains a highly sought-after precious metal. It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity and mines continue to operate to meet global demand. While researchers are trying to reduce the negative environmental impact of gold mining, the precious metal continues to be mined and traded. ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE FROM GOLD MINING Gold prospecting is an ancient tradition practised in many parts of the world - but the environmental damage it causes should not be underestimated. Gold prospecting is a widespread and centuries-old profession, practised mainly in developing countries. Prospectors dig into the ground to find gold, which they can then sell. This type of gold mining has a long tradition and is a very important part of local economic life in many regions of the world. Unfortunately, however, the environmental impact of gold prospecting is very damaging. Prospectors often have to mine in very deep waters, which leads to erosion and landscape changes. Gold prospecting also increases the risk of mercury poisoning and the input of mercury into the soil. However, these harmful environmental impacts of gold prospecting can be reduced. For example, prospectors can improve water quality by pumping out oil and sludge. Harmful impacts can also be reduced by using other technologies, such as the washing platform. People around the world should be aware that gold prospecting is a harmful process that has negative impacts on the environment. It is important that we work to ensure that local prospectors use appropriate technologies to minimise the impact of their activities on the environment. This will help ensure that gold prospecting can continue to play an important role in the local economy without harming the environment.