What is Glacial Gold? During the five major Ice Ages which occurred over millions of years, glaciers expanded far away from the north pole to cover a significant part of the earth. In North America the glaciers moved far enough south to cover most of the northern states in the US. During their travels, glaciers […]
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Prospecting for Glacial Gold in the US – Locating Ancient Outwash Areas
Many people don’t realize it, but much of the gold found in the United States was transported by glaciers. Volcanic eruptions that happened in North America and other parts of the world tens of thousands of years ago are responsible for bringing the gold to the surface. However, these gold deposits remain more-or-less in place. […]
Gold Mining and Prospecting in Ontario Canada
Ontario has been producing gold for over a century. However, it is important to note that if you are looking to find gold by panning, it may not be as easy as you think, even though Ontario is extremely rich with gold. Ontario’s gold reserves are mostly mineral deposits making it quite difficult to find […]
Prospecting for Gold in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a very popular state to pan for gold in the Northeast. Although the state is mostly known for its coal and iron deposits, there have been gold discoveries in Pennsylvania as well, mostly small grains and tiny nuggets. Lancaster and York counties offer arguably the best chances for finding gold, along with the […]