Before the Korean peninsula was divided into North and South Korea, its mineral wealth was legendary. Early Chinese records indicate that gold and silver were widely used during the Christian era as gifts, to pay tax and even at funerals to decorate deceased bodies as confirmed by pure gold accessories found in tombs from the […]
Asia gold mines
Azerbaijan Rich with Gold & Other Minerals
Azerbaijan is a well-known gold producing country in Eurasia region. The country is known for producing a number of important minerals and with the recent development in its mining sector, there are increased exploration activities. Oil and gas are the two most dominant minerals in the country’s economy but gold is among its most significant […]
Extensive Gold & Mineral Resource in Tajikistan
This is one of the most mineral resource rich countries in Asia. Other than gold the country has recorded discovery of almost all other mineral resources. In fact, Tajikistan has about 400 reported mineral resource deposits. Geological surveys show that the country has a significant amount of gold deposits that are yet to be exploited, […]
Newly Found Alluvial Gold Deposits in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an important gold nation in Asia. For years, the country has been recording increased gold production with most of its gold being produced by small-scale artisanal miners. With the growth in the value of gold in the international market, the mining sector is quite lucrative for investors and Sri Lanka is no […]