GOLD MINES
MINE : THE GREAT MINES OF CHINA
China is one of the largest producers of gold in the world , but the gold comes from several different mines throughout the country . The World Gold Council suggests that roughly 460 tons of gold comes from China alone .
Zijin Mining is one of the largest mining companies in China for gold and other metals . The company mines almost 175 tons of gold each year . The company primarily mines metals in China , although it also engages in international mining operations . While the growth may be slow and gradual , China will see an increase in the gold mining industry by 2018 .
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