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Detailed explanation-1: -Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India. Karnataka produces 80% of the gold in India. It is known as the ‘Land of Gold’. Kolar Gold Fields is the largest gold mine in the country and is located in Kolar.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Nevada. Currently the top gold mining state of the US, Nevada is home to three of the world’s top 10 gold mines and seven of the top 10 US sites. Nevada’s Goldstrike is the top gold mine in the US, followed by the Cortez and Carlin Gold Mines, with all three located in north-central Nevada.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kolar gold fields and Hutti goldfields are two major goldfields located in Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-4: -The second largest gold-producing mine with an estimated gold production of 735.3 thousand ounces and an estimated 25.66 mmtpa of ROM, was the Cortez Mine located in Nevada. The Cortez Mine is owned by Barrick Gold Corp, and is due to operate until 2031.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kolar The Golden city of India, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar District and is known for production of Milk, which recently surpassed Denmark, and gold mining. Kolar is popularly known as the land of silk, milk, Mango,(National fruit of India) and gold.