Top 5 Gold Producing Countries in the World

3. Australia

Gold production in 2021 (in tonnes): 315.1

Australia’s vast land means that there is high availability for many metals and mineral despots, including gold. BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) is one of the largest mining companies in the country and the world recording revenue in excess of $60 billion. Around 60% of the country’s gold resources are located in Western Australia. Even an amateur gold digger recently found a gold nugget worth $160,000.