Largest U.S. Gold Mines by Production. United States gold mines are a significant source for gold production in the world. In 2019, the state of Nevada alone produced over 5 million ounces of gold ...

But did you know that the largest gold mine on Earth is not located in the top 3 gold producing countries, but in Nevada, United States– the world’s 5th largest gold producer.

Saving Cook’s Mountain and Goodwill Plantation on the Wateree River isn’t nearly enough to offset the scars the proposed Romarco Minerals gold mine would leave on the landscape of Lancaster ...

Freeport-McMoRan, the world’s largest copper and molybdenum producer, operates throughout the United States, Indonesia, Spain, Chile and Peru. Ninety-three percent of Freeport-McMoRan’s gold and 16 ...

The mine employs 600 people at $80,000 a year on average, and it is the area's biggest taxpayer and helps support community nonprofits. This town has also been rejuvenated by casino gambling.