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Gold Mining Around the World – Places and Processes (Hindi Documentary)

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🌍 Where is Gold Found in the World?
Gold is found on every continent, but the largest gold-producing countries are:

🏆 Top Gold-Producing Countries
China – The largest producer in the world.

Australia – Rich gold fields in Western Australia.

Russia – Major gold mines in Siberia and the Far East.

United States – Especially in Nevada.

Canada – Big reserves in Ontario and British Columbia.

South Africa – Historic producer with deep underground mines.

Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, and Uzbekistan – Other major contributors.

⛏ How Is Gold Collected?
Gold is collected through two main methods:

1. Placer Mining (Surface Gold)
Used in rivers, streams, and surface deposits

Common in historical gold rushes (e.g., California, Yukon)

Methods:

Panning – Manually washing gold from gravel

Sluicing – Using water channels to trap heavier gold

Dredging – Machines that scoop riverbeds

2. Hard Rock Mining (Underground or Open-Pit)
Most modern gold comes from this method

Gold is found inside rocks (quartz veins or ore)

Process:

Blasting or drilling rock

Crushing the ore

Extracting gold using chemicals like cyanide or mercury (in controlled industrial processes)

Purification through smelting or refining

🔬 New Technology in Gold Collection
Eco-friendly methods are being developed to reduce pollution.

Bio-mining uses bacteria to help extract gold.

Artificial intelligence helps locate new gold deposits.

Recycling of gold from electronics is also increasing.

💰 Interesting Facts
Gold is often found with silver, copper, or quartz.

1 ton of gold ore may contain just a few grams of gold.

Gold has been mined for over 6,000 years.

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