1. Natural Resource Extraction
By Alex K, Max V, Justin K, & Danny T

2. Gold Properties 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

3. Where It Comes From America- 8,133.5 tons Germany- 3,401.8 tons
Italy- 2,451.8 tons
France tons
China- 1,054.1 tons

4. Mining/Extraction Process
Open-Pit or Underground Mining
-Open-Pit: near the surface
-Underground: further underneath surface
Cyanide Milling
Refining

5. Government Regulations & Solutions
Conflict-Free Gold Standard
October 2012
World Gold Council
Raise industry standards
Artificial Wetlands
Unaffected by chemicals
Cost?

6. Environmental Issues Toxic Waste: Cyanide Mercury Oil
Effect on workers
Effect on water, plants, and animals

7. Works Cited
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4. "Where Does All Earth's Gold Come From? Precious Metals the Result of Meteorite Bombardment, Rock Analysis Finds." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 09 Sept Web. 19 Sept
5. Pairitz, Carolyn. "Where Does Gold Come From?" Minyanville. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept
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 Web. 19 Sept