René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
U.S. precious metal mining - statistics & facts
The United States has the golden touch when it comes to precious metal mining. It is a leading producer of gold, silver, and platinum, and as of 2023, that corresponded to 170 metric tons of gold, 1,000 metric tons of silver, and 2.9 metric tons of platinum. Based on precious metal reserves, the U.S. ranks as having the world’s fourth-largest platinum and gold reserves, and the eighth-largest silver reserves in the world.
