Interesting Fact # 767 - Gold
According to the independent precious metals consultancy GFMS, China became the world's biggest producer of gold in 2007.
(They have overtaken South Africa which held top spot for 100 years. Seemingly stoppages by miners protesting unsafe working conditions and ongoing power cuts in South Africa have hampered supplies. I guess the Chinese mines aren't likely to suffer from strikes any time soon.)
(They have overtaken South Africa which held top spot for 100 years. Seemingly stoppages by miners protesting unsafe working conditions and ongoing power cuts in South Africa have hampered supplies. I guess the Chinese mines aren't likely to suffer from strikes any time soon.)
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