how much gold has been produced in the world in history?

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how much gold has been produced in the world in history?

2007-02-02 02:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Lots! 153,000 tonnes or about 4.37 billion ounces.

2007-02-02 02:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by GatorGal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The amount of gold mined i believe is approximately 100m cubed. Of that i think 90% is in private ownership. Also approximately 50% is thought to have been brought back form the Americas by the conquistadors.
These are just recollections and if any one has more accurate data i will bow to your knowledge.

2007-02-02 10:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by michaelduggan1940 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I remember reading an estimate that it would be a cube roughly 100 meters on a side. I'm afraid that I can't site a source, though.

--Dennis

2007-02-02 10:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dennis R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋