Australia’s gum trees sewn with particles of gold

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24-10-2013 | 10:17
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Australia’s gum trees sewn with particles of gold
                
Scientists in Australia have discovered eucalyptus trees laden with tiny specks of gold in the country’s outback.            

Australia’s national scientific agency, found gold on the leaves of gum trees in the Kalgoorlie area, Western Australia, leading to the discovery that during seasons of drought, the trees suck up water containing the precious deposits 30 meters underground.         

While the discovery may be exciting, it is unlikely to trigger a modern-day gold rush since the specks are so small. Experts say it would take 500 trees to yield enough gold for one wedding ring.        

However, bushes and soil beneath the trees could be tested for gold traces.            

Australia is the world’s second biggest gold producer after China, mining nearly 80 tons of the metal last year. With global reserves decreasing, exploration companies are now hunting for deposits that lie deep underground and are difficult to detect.
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