[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Ways Gold is Helping Make the World a Better Place

Ever wonder why gold is so popular?

Aside from being an important commodity in the investment world, gold is being used more and more in every day technology and electronics. The precious metal is also an essential piece in detecting certain diseases as it provides critical components to test strips for malaria and new treatment techniques for cancer.

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Gold is one of the biggest economic drivers but it also provides many benefits to make the world a better place. The following infographic highlights the significant role gold has in some of our most important industries.