The World's Top 10 Gold Mining Companies - Elements by Visual...
Unlike paper currency or many other types of assets, gold has maintained its value throughout the ages. First used by cultures in modern-day Eastern Europe in 4,000 BC to make decorative objects, the metal today represents a global business with operations on every continent, except Antarctica. The industry is dominated by a select group of majors. Together, the world's top 10 gold miners produced 27.48 million ounces (Moz) in 2020, worth approximately $48 billion, according to data from Mining Intelligence . North America Leading. At a country level, China is the largest producer in the world accounting for around 11% of total global production.