Top 10 Producers and Peak GoldInteresting Graphic
Albeit based on 2020 production.
We should make the cut for 2022. 1.5M + ?
https://www.mining.com/web/the-worlds-top-10-gold-mining-companies/
Agnico Eagle with advance with Kirkland merger. But PolyMetal and Harmony look over-takeable. Not sure if there are some other "up-and-comers like Endeavour. E.g. Equinox ?
Also of interest
Global production fell by 1% in 2020, the first decline in a decade, according to the World Gold Council.
Some analysts argue the world has reached “peak gold” – which means that the maximum rate of extraction has passed and the production of the metal will continue to fall until, eventually, mining for it shall cease entirely.
Not sure about that, because if the price goes to say $ 2,500 or $ 3000+, you'll be amazed at how much more, miners will suddenly "find"