SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 14, 2025Live Science

How much gold is there in the world?

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Gold, formed when neutron stars collide, is rare on Earth. Humans have mined about 206,000-238,000 tons of gold, with 70,550 tons still in economically viable deposits. Most gold is in Earth's core, enough to coat the planet in a 1.6-foot layer. The crust contains about 441 million tons of gold particles, but 99% remains locked in the core, unreachable by current mining methods.

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