About 40 billion ounces, or 1.37 million short tons
As of the End of 2004, total palladium mined was estimated at 3,781.5 tons. Given annual production is now around 222 tons pa, total mined in human history at the end of 2009 would be around 4,890 tons.
Slavery has been around for pretty much all of human history.
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Originating in Europe, sterling silver has been around since before 1158
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73.4 Million tons
As of the End of 2004, total palladium mined was estimated at 3,781.5 tons. Given annual production is now around 222 tons pa, total mined in human history at the end of 2009 would be around 4,890 tons.
2 million tons
The silver used to make predecimal British coins could have been mined anywhere in the then British Empire. A lot of silver was also acquired from raids on Spanish ships.
Montana has a rich mining history. Products which have been known to be mined in Montana include gold, copper, silver, lead, coal, zinc, and magnesium.
No. Based on geological surveys and other estimates, only about 5% of the total gold available has been mined in human history. So 95% would supposedly still be there for the taking.
Gold, silver, and coal have been mined in the past and are still being mined today. However, new technologies and increasing demand have also led to the mining of rare earth elements, lithium, and copper in more recent times.
It's hard to believe, but if all the gold ever mined was weighed, it would amount to between 140,000 and 160,000 tons. That would be a cube of approximately 62 feet on a side. A cubic inch of gold weighs 11.06 oz.
This question is impossible to answer, since diamonds are mined from the earth. The diamonds in South Africa -- or anywhere -- can't be counted until they are brought to the surface and counted.
None at present, although in the past there has been some limited mining of silver.
The first recorded finding of silver was before 5000 BC although the exact date is not known. Silver was known to have been mined and separated from lead by 4000 BC.
Yes, there as been plenty of it in human history. It needs to end.