Top Ten gold mining countries of 2011

China was the biggest gold producer in 2011, a report by the London based metals research company CRU states. Chinese production grew to 380 tonnes in 2011, up 11.4% from 341 tonnes in 2010.

Australia produced 4.6% more gold in 2011 and came second with with 272 tonnes of gold output compared to 260 tonnes produced in 2010.

Total global gold output was pegged at 2789 tonnes, a 5.7% increase from 2010 production of 2638 tonnes

 CRU's Top Ten gold mining countries of 2011