Global Mine Output Up Slightly in 2018; Shows Continued Signs of Slowing
Global gold mine output marked its 10th year of annual growth but continued to show signs of slowing in 2018, according to the World Gold Council. Gold production rose fractionally by about 1% totaling 3,346.9 tons. That compares with 3,318.92 tons mined in 2017 — a 28-ton increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, global gold demand grew by 4%.