Gold is one of the most prized metals in the world due to its unique characteristics. Color, versatility and durability are some of them. Discover 7 fun facts about this valuable metal.

1 – Gold and copper were the first metals to be discovered by humans, around 5000 BC.·

2 – From 3 to 8 grams of gold are extracted for each ton of processed ore. It comes out as a powder, not as nuggets or stones. Only afterwards is it processed, melted and formatted into bars.

3 – Today, most of the world’s gold production goes to the jewelry market, financial sector (central bank reserves) and industry and technology (electronics, dental and medicine).

4 – Gold is present in smartphones. Inside them can be up to 34 milligrams of gold. It is in the micro electrical connections of processors and is widely used in microelectronics (TVs, computers and medical equipment), as it is an excellent conductor of electricity.

5 – In addition to being a very stable element, gold does not oxidize and is therefore more reliable than other metals.

6 – It is also present in artificial satellites, for being an excellent reflector, and as a catalyst in the automotive industry.

7 – Among the largest gold producers in Brazil, AngloGold Ashanti is the only one that allocates part of its production to the manufacture of jewelry sold on the domestic market. The company was chosen by the largest jewelry chain in the country for its high standards of governance and its commitment to safety and sustainability, guaranteed by certifications such as the LBMA – London BullionMarket Association, known as “Responsible Gold”.

Source: AngloGold Ashanti Communication Office