Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential for many other industries beyond just jewelry and ornamentation. They are used in dentistry, aerospace, surgery, manufacturing, electronics, automobiles, and many more areas.
This is partly due to the fact that precious metals are exceptional conductors of electricity and are biocompatible, meaning they are not harmful to living tissue and are unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. This infographic from Madison Trust Company explores the countries that produce the most gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
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