1,000-ton gold reserve that’s accessible for mining discovered in China’s Kunlun mountains

Chinese geologists discovered a potentially massive gold deposit in the Kunlun Mountains containing over 1,000 tons of gold, consisting of scattered veins rather than one concentrated deposit. This marks China's third 1,000-ton-plus gold discovery within a year, though the deposits remain theoretical until extensive drilling confirms their economic viability. The findings significantly exceed previous estimates that only 3,000 tons of unmined gold remained in China, reflecting Beijing's aggressive geological exploration efforts to achieve metal self-sufficiency.