Gold Mining Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6806
  • Published Date: Sep 18, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Gold Mining Market Segmentation:

Mining Method

The placer mining segment is expected to capture gold mining market share of around 56.7% by the end of 2035. The growth in this segment is impelled due to its effectiveness in gold extraction from alluvial deposits with natural concentration. Being a major part of gold production in small-scale and artisanal mining, this method is continuing to be widely used. In efforts to make such mining hassle-free, traders are introducing advanced technologies. For instance, in June 2024, Society Artisanal partnered with Minespider to track conflict-free, artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company aims to utilize its blockchain-based traceability platform and Digital Product Passports to attain sustainable production of gold. This subsequently propelled the usage of the placer method.

End use 

Based on end use, the jewelry segment is predicted to garner great business opportunities for the gold mining market during the forecast period. The increasing demand for gold jewelry in emerging geographical landscapes such as India and China is inflating the demand for mining. According to the report published by the World Gold Council, in January 2024, the global gold jewelry demand secured a marginal gain from 2,089t to 2,093t in the same year. In many countries, gold is considered a valuable asset, showcasing their socio-economic standards. In addition, this metal is highly preferred for crafting jewelry due to its beauty, rarity, and malleability, inflating the need for gold supply. This is further fostering a steady distribution channel for global miners.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Mining Method

  • Placer Mining
  • Hardrock (Lode) Mining

End use

  • Investment
  • Jewellery
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of gold mining is evaluated at USD 220.46 billion.

The global gold mining market size exceeded USD 213.54 billion in 2025 and is set to register a CAGR of over 3.6%, exceeding USD 304.14 billion revenue by 2035.

North America gold mining market will account for 46.10% share by 2035, attributed to presence of major gold producers and miners.

Key players in the market include Barrick Gold Corporation, Newmont Mining Corporation, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, Goldcorp Inc., Kinross Gold Corporation, Newcrest Mining Ltd, Gold Fields Ltd, Polyus Gold International Ltd, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
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