In 2015, according to GFMS Gold Survey 2016, China produced 458.1 metric tons of the gold. The archipelago in Southeast Asia, according to GFMS Gold Survey 2016, produced 134.3 metric tons of the gold in 2015. The mine contributes the majority of Indonesia’s gold production. In Uzbekistan gold is mostly found in the Kyzylkum Desert where Muruntau Gold Deposit, the largest single open-pit gold mine, is located. Despite India being the world's biggest buyer of gold, it’s contribution to world gold production is an insignificant 0.5 per cent.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 19, 2016 03:32 UTC