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✨🌍 Gold remains one of the rarest elements on Earth, comprising only about 0.001 to 0.006 parts per million of the earth's crust. Despite its scarcity, the quest for gold continues, but the pace of discovering large deposits has slowed significantly. As we explore the changing dynamics of global gold production, one wonders: are we nearing the peak of gold extraction? 📈Consider the shifting sands of gold mining: South Africa, once the world's gold powerhouse with over 1,000 tonnes produced in 1970, has seen a dramatic decline, dropping out of the top 10 producers last year. Meanwhile, new players like Uzbekistan have entered the scene, and Brazil has climbed the ranks. Amid these changes, Ghana remains the only African nation in the top 10, highlighting its enduring role in the gold industry. The relentless pursuit of this precious metal illuminates not just economic power, but also technological advancements in mining across different continents.💰 #Gold #GoldProduction #EconomicImpact #MiningTechnology #GlobalEconomy #GhanaGold #WorldVisualized #VisualData #VisualInsights Source: Forbes.com

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