How much gold and silver came out of the Comstock Lode? What was the name of the Comstock boomtown?

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The Comstock Lode, discovered in 1859 in Virginia City, Nevada, is one of the most significant silver mines in American history. It produced approximately 36 million ounces of gold and over 400 million ounces of silver over its operational lifespan. The boomtown that emerged as a result of the Comstock Lode discovery is known as Virginia City.