When most prospectors buy their first gold pan, they instinctively go to the nearest creek or river to try it out assuming that is the best place to go. It’s not a totally bad idea. We all know that some rivers are very rich with gold. In fact some rivers in places like California, Idaho, […]
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Top 10 States for Serious Gold Miners
Gold Prospecting in The USA – Where to Find Gold in all 50 States
Did you know gold has been found in nearly every state? The states with the highest gold production in the past century are mostly in the West, but there has also been a lot of gold found in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Smaller occurrences occur throughout the Midwest and Northeast too. The list below […]
Gold Mining in Peru – Andes Mountains Treasure
Beautifully preserved historical sites, vibrant festivals and an exotic fusion of cultures—these are but a few of the many reasons Peru has become one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. While many know it as a potential vacation spot, not everyone is acquainted with the literal richness of the land. In addition to strong […]
Natural Gold Indicators (Part 2)
Miners and prospectors have found a lot of gold over the years, but they haven’t even come close to finding in all. There are many rich gold deposits that have yet to be discovered. The following are several indicators of potential areas that may contain gold. Be sure to check out Natural Gold Indicators (Part […]
Man-Made Gold Indicators – How to Identify Past Mining Activity
The evidence of historic mining activity is probably the easiest way to identify a place that is gold-bearing. Mining activity that took place even back in the mid-1800s is often very noticeable today, and these indicators are excellent proof that gold can be found there. Even in areas that have been mined hard, the gold […]
Gold Mining on the Island of Tasmania
The island state of Tasmania does not get as much attention as any of the gold rich areas of Australia. Nonetheless, reef or lode mining, which began more than a century ago at Lefroy and Beaconsfield, have produces significant amounts of gold. The state’s gold productions also included alluvial gold that has been mainly located […]