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Earth's core holds enough gold to cover every continent in a layer 50 centimetres deep, but until volcanic rocks from Hawaii were analysed in 2025, geologists assumed it was sealed away forever

New geological analysis reveals vast gold deposits beneath the Earth's crust, challenging long-held theories about the planet's deep-seated precious metals.

By · Published August 9, 2026  01:51 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026  13:48 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: New geological analysis reveals vast gold deposits beneath the Earth's crust, challenging long-held theories about the planet's deep-seated precious metals.
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50 centimetres of gold could theoretically cover every continent based on the total volume locked within Earth's core. Scientists previously assumed these reserves were permanently unreachable, but research conducted on volcanic rocks from Hawaii in 2025 has altered this consensus.

Coverage from Space Daily and ScienceDaily notes the discovery of a so-called "gold kitchen" located beneath the seafloor, suggesting that these deposits are not as sealed away as once believed. While the sheer quantity of gold is substantial, the accessibility of these reserves is not established.

Daily Express and AOL.co.uk report that the findings center on material located beneath submarine volcanoes. Whether this deep-Earth gold can be extracted or utilized remains unspecified in current scientific discourse, as the research primarily focuses on the location and geological history of these hidden resources.

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How much gold is in the Earth's core?

The amount is estimated to be sufficient to cover every continent in a layer 50 centimetres deep.

What changed the scientific understanding of these gold deposits?

Geologists analyzed volcanic rocks from Hawaii in 2025, providing new insight into materials previously assumed to be permanently sealed away.

Where are these gold deposits located?

Recent coverage identifies the location as a "gold kitchen" situated beneath the seafloor and submarine volcanoes.

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