Major Gold Discovery in China!

29th November 2024 Major Gold Discovery in China!

$82.9 billion deposit

China has unveiled gold reserves worth $82.9 billion in Hunan province, as reported by Xinhua. This groundbreaking discovery includes:

40+ gold veins found at depths over 2,000 meters.

300.2 metric tons of confirmed gold resources in the core area.

A projection of 1,000+ metric tons at deeper levels (3,000 meters).

Larger producer

As the world’s largest gold producer (10% of global output in 2023), China consumed 741.732 metric tons of gold in the first three quarters of this year, relying heavily on imports to meet domestic demand.

This discovery comes, with gold prices reaching all-time highs amid global geopolitical tensions. The Shanghai Futures Exchange saw gold futures surge 27.8% this year, peaking at 639.48 yuan per gram in late October.

This monumental find cements China’s pivotal role in the global gold market.

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