China dominated the global gold market in 2023, producing 370 tonnes of the precious metal. This output represented 12% of the world’s total gold production. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) annual gold report revealed these figures. Gold prices reached a new record high of $2,685 per ounce. This surge occurred due to increased tensions […]
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