The document is a collection of photos related to gold mining, production, and uses around the world. It shows informal gold miners clashing with police in Peru, polluted water flowing from an abandoned mine in Romania, villagers panning for gold in Indonesia, mechanics working at a gold mine in Nevada, artisanal miners working in Congo, people panning for gold in New Hampshire, a worker repairing a pump at a Peruvian gold mine, gold being poured and processed in Canada, Bulgaria, and other locations, gold jewelry and coins, gold being used decoratively and ceremonially in various cultures, and an Olympic athlete biting his gold medal.