Hello, I'm an expert in geography and natural resources. When it comes to the state with the most gold, we're typically talking about the United States, which is the world's second-largest producer of gold. Within the US, the state that has historically been associated with the most gold production is California. The state's Gold Rush in the mid-1800s is well-known and led to a significant influx of people in search of wealth.

However, it's important to note that while California has a rich history of gold mining, other states like Nevada and Alaska also have significant gold production. Nevada, in particular, has become the top gold-producing state in the US in recent years, surpassing California.

So, to answer your question directly: Nevada is currently the state with the most gold production in the United States.

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In 2016 the United States produced 209 tonnes of gold, worth about US$8.5 billion, and 6.7% of world production, making it the fourth-largest gold-producing nation, behind China, Australia and Russia. Most gold produced today in the US comes from large open-pit heap leach mines in the state of Nevada.read more >>