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World's top 10 buyers & producers of gold

April 30, 2009

USA: 3rd largest buyer; 4th largest producer

The United States of America is the world's third highest buyer of gold. In 2007, it purchased 275 tons of the yellow metal.

However, the US is also the world's fourth largest producer of gold. In 2007, it produced 240 tons of gold.

Source: GFMS (Gold Field Mineral Services)

Image: A worker checks the quality of a commemorative gold medal with the face of US President Barack Obama. | Photograph: Petr Josek/Reuters

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