Gold is one of the densest metals and a good conductor of heat and electricity. It is soft, malleable, and ductile, allowing for intricate workmanship. Gold is universally accepted as a medium of international payment
Gold is densest metal, softest, and most malleable element. One ounce can be beaten to 187 square feet in thin sheets. Gold is highly conductive and doesn't tarnish or corrode
Total Ethereum supply is 400.135 billion ETH. Total verified currency is 1,336,592.59 USD
The Great Australian Desert covers 1,371,000 km² of the Australian mainland. Receives an average annual rainfall of 250 mm, but is extremely arid. Contains 40% of Australia covered by dunes. Features extensive salt lakes and perennial freshwater springs
Tailings dams store mining byproducts after ore separation. Syncrude Mildred Lake Tailings Dyke is world's largest by volume. Dams are designed for permanent containment of toxic mining waste. Height typically increases throughout mine life using tailings, earthfill, or rockfill
Anthracite is a hard, compact coal with highest carbon content. Contains 86-97% carbon and has highest energy density among coals. Largest deposits found in northeastern Pennsylvania with 7 billion tons reserve. China produces over 615 million tons annually, accounting for 3/4 global output