China Gold Output Falls as Investor Demand for Bars, Coins Jumps

China’s gold output declined in the first quarter of 2026, weighed down by safety inspections and production suspensions, according to data from the China Gold Association.

Total production from domestic and imported raw materials fell 3.27% from a year earlier to 136.23 tons, as mine output dropped 7.08%. Overseas production by major Chinese gold groups, however, surged, with output rising more than 30%.