Beijing, 9 May 2026 – China’s gold production declined in the first quarter of 2026 as safety inspections and temporary production suspensions weighed on mine output, even as investor demand for gold bars and coins surged sharply amid market uncertainty.
Total gold production from domestic and imported raw materials fell 3.27% year-on-year to 136.23 tonnes in the first quarter, according to data from the China Gold Association. Domestic mine output dropped 7.08%, reflecting the impact of tighter safety inspections and maintenance-related shutdowns at some operations.
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