The gold industry encompasses various aspects, including: Investment - Gold bars and coins for individual investors - Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds - Gold accounts and storage programs Supply - Mining: extracting gold from ore deposits - Recycling: recovering gold from scrap jewelry, coins, and other sources - Central banks and reserves: managing gold holdings Jewelry - Fine jewelry: high-end pieces with intricate designs - Fashion jewelry: trendy, affordable pieces - Bridal and engagement jewelry Industrial Applications - Electronics: gold's conductivity makes it useful for components - Dentistry and medicine: gold's biocompatibility and durability - Aerospace: gold's resistance to corrosion and radiation Coins and Bullion - Sovereign coins (e.g., American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf) - Private mint coins (e.g., PAMP, Johnson Matthey) - Gold bars (e.g., 1 oz, 1 kg) Markets and Pricing - Spot price: current market price -get the best of the gold business today