TOP 10

( 100MT )

The Grasberg mine stands as the nation ’ s richest gold mine , holding an estimated 25.8mn oz and more than 26bn lbs of copper . Despite reported labour conflicts , Indonesia increased its gold output from 97MT in 2015 to 100MT in 2016 , restoring the Asian country as a top 10 gold producer for two years in a row . Indonesia had slipped from the list in

2012 and 2013 . Although a major gold player , the nation ’ s Grasberg mine has primarily American ownership . However , a recent deal appears to have opened the door for the U . S . Freeport-McMoRan outfit to transfer a controlling stake to Indonesia .

( 100MT )

The nation ’ s top mine , Muruntau , continues to be one of the world ’ s largest open pits and a steady producer for the central Asian country . Uzbekistan has been a top 10 gold player for the last decade despite little gold exploration being undertaken . It has hovered around 100MT for four years running and

26 December 2017 appears to be steadily and modestly increasing production . Muruntau has remained its primary gold producer since its discovery in 1958 . Gold is the country ’ s number one export at a reported $ 1.88bn .