Gold mine production in the United States 2010-2022, by state

In 2022, Alaska produced approximately 22,200 kilograms of gold from mines, while Nevada produced some 125,000 kilograms. The total mine production of gold in the United States reached approximately 173,000 kilograms that year.

Gold mining in the United States

Gold production in the United States has seen a considerable amount of fluctuation in recent years. An estimated 170 metric tons of gold was produced in U.S. mines in 2022. The U.S. production value of gold amounted to nearly 11 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. The Cortez Operations mine located in Nevada was the leading gold mine in the U.S. based on production as of 2021, with an output of nearly 27 metric tons of gold.

U.S. gold consumption

Gold is a relatively rare metal that has been used for coinage, jewelry, and other applications throughout recorded human history. The total global demand for gold amounted to over 4,700 metric tons in 2022. Meanwhile, the reported consumption of gold in the United States alone amounted to an estimated 250 metric tons that year. Gold imported to the U.S. for consumption amounted to some 140 metric tons that same year.