By Alex K, Max V, Justin K, & Danny T
NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION
GoldPROPERTIES USES Resistance to
corrosion Electrical
conductivity Ductility and
malleability Infrared (heat)
reflectivity Thermal conductivity
Jewelry Wide range of
electronic products, such as: Computers Telephones Home Appliances
Where It Comes From
1) America- 8,133.5 tons2) Germany- 3,401.8 tons3) Italy- 2,451.8 tons4) France- 2.435.4 tons5) China- 1,054.1 tons
Mining/Extraction Process
Open-Pit or Underground Mining-Open-Pit: near the surface-Underground: further underneath surface
Cyanide Milling Refining
Government Regulations & Solutions
Conflict-Free Gold Standard October 2012 World Gold Council Raise industry standards
Artificial Wetlands Unaffected by chemicals Cost?
Environmental Issues
Toxic Waste: Cyanide Mercury Oil Effect on workers Effect on water,
plants, and animals
Works Cited
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5. Pairitz, Carolyn. "Where Does Gold Come From?" Minyanville. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2013.
6. Schwarger, Max. "Dirty Gold Mining Issues." Brilliant Earth. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept.
7. Thai, Austin. "Gold Mining." GOLD MINING METHODS AND TECHINQUES. MINING FLAKE FLOUR NUGGET GOLD. GOLD MINING. N.p., 6 Nov. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2013.
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