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World's top 10 buyers & producers of gold

April 30, 2009

South Africa: 2nd largest producer

South Africa is the world's second largest producer of gold after China. In 2007, it produced 270 tons of gold.

Source: GFMS (Gold Field Mineral Services)

Image: Gold bullion coins known as Krugerrands pictured in the mint where they are manufactured in Midrand outside Johannesburg. | Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

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