Gold production in Nevada reached record levels in 1989, jumping 36% from the previous year. Total production from Nevada mines surpassed five million ounces said the Nevada commission on economic development. “With 101 major mines operating in the state, Nevada is making a serious bid at becoming a top world gold producer,” said Nevada Governor Bob Miller. “We’re probably bigger than Canada and about even with Australia in production.”
If Nevada produces more gold than Canada and Australia, it will become the world’s largest gold producer behind South Africa and the Soviet Union.
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