By Alex K, Max V, Justin K, & Danny T

NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION

GoldPROPERTIES 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

Where It Comes From

1) America- 8,133.5 tons2) Germany- 3,401.8 tons3) Italy- 2,451.8 tons4) France- 2.435.4 tons5) China- 1,054.1 tons

Mining/Extraction Process

Open-Pit or Underground Mining-Open-Pit: near the surface-Underground: further underneath surface

Cyanide Milling Refining

Government Regulations & Solutions

Conflict-Free Gold Standard October 2012 World Gold Council Raise industry standards

Artificial Wetlands Unaffected by chemicals Cost?

Environmental Issues

Toxic Waste: Cyanide Mercury Oil Effect on workers Effect on water,

plants, and animals

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