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How much gold is there on planet Earth, rough estimates in tonnes ?
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bozo the clown said:How gold is there on planet Earth, rough estimates in tonnes ?
As of 2021, it is estimated that there is a total of 197,576 tonnes of gold on planet Earth. This amount is equivalent to about 6 billion troy ounces.
The majority of Earth's gold is found in the Earth's crust, with the largest deposits located in South Africa, Russia, and the United States. However, gold can also be found in smaller amounts in various countries around the world.
Gold is formed through a process called nucleosynthesis, which occurs during the explosion of a dying star. This process creates heavy elements, including gold, which are then spread throughout the universe. Some of these elements eventually make their way to Earth through meteorites.
No, not all of Earth's gold is accessible to humans. A large portion of it is located deep underground or in remote areas that are difficult to reach. Additionally, much of the gold is too small or dispersed to be economically viable to extract.
Since the beginning of civilization, it is estimated that around 190,000 tonnes of gold have been mined from Earth. This means that there is still a significant amount of gold left to be discovered and extracted from our planet.