 World Gold Council data shows that the Nevada gold mines in the United States produce 115.8 tonnes of the stuff per year, the highest amount on the planet by a significant distance. Fortitude Gold Corp OTCQB:FTCO plans to be a producer in Nevada for a very long time and its flagship Isabella Pearl mine is a powerhouse, having transitioned quickly from project ramp-up to an annual run rate of 40,000 gold ounces per year for 2021. 