Gold, found in jewelry, technology, dentistry, and in bars held by central banks or traded by investors, is a limited natural resource in high demand. 75% of the annual gold supply is from newly mined gold, with recycled gold contributing to the remaining 25%.¹

Gold mining occurs throughout the world, with the top global gold-producing countries being China, Russia, Australia, Canada and the United States.²

Gold jewelry represents the largest source of annual demand for gold per sector, accounting around 50% of total gold demand.³