Top 10 countries producing gold as Ghana overtakes US

Ghana has risen to sixth place among the world’s largest gold-producing countries after recording a unprecedented 185 tonnes of gold production, effectively overtaking the United States in the global standings.
The updated global ranking for top gold producers is:

China — 385 tonnes
Russia — 345 tonnes
Australia — 293 tonnes
Canada — 213 tonnes
Peru — 209 tonnes
Ghana — 185 tonnes
US — 157 tonnes
Uzbekistan — 125 tonnes
Mexico — 114 tonnes
Indonesia — 104 tonnes

The development was disclosed by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, which confirmed the West African nation produced 5.94 million ounces of gold in 2025 (equivalent to roughly 185 tonnes). The milestone repre...