| U.S. gold mine production increased 6% in August, the U.S. Geological Survey has reported. Meanwhile, year-to-date mined copper output was 10% higher in July of this year that during the same period of last year, according to the USGS.
August production of gold by U.S. mines was 20,700 kilograms (665,520 troy ounces), up 6% from 19,600 kg (630,154 oz) for August 2012. Nevada led August 2013 output with 14,200 kg (456,540 oz) of gold, followed by other states at 2,880 kg (92,594 oz) and Alaska at 2,490 kg (80,055 oz)...............................................Full Article: Source
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