Around 2007-2008, China surpassed South Africa to become the world's largest producer of gold. This trend continued into 2009 and beyond. South Africa had historically been the dominant global gold producer for many decades.
Which country is the largest producer of Gold now?
Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Competitiveness, Productivity, and Global Value Chains)
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