The quintessential story of hidden gold riches is told in one Australian town tucked in the western part of the country. Narrated by prospectors from as far away as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Afghanistan, the United States, China and New Zealand, the Coolgardie Gold Rush is one of the richest gold rushes in the […]
Where to Find Gold
Gold does not occur randomly in the environment. There are actually geological conditions which can indicate where gold is likely to be found. Additionally, the visual evidence of historic working by miners of the past can be one of the best ways to find rich gold-bearing areas today. This page has a variety of articles that will help you learn about how to identify gold rich areas that hold good potential for gold prospecting!
The Otago Gold Rush in Southern New Zealand
Gold discovery in Otago in 1861 marked the beginning of an era of unprecedented economic growth in New Zealand. Thousands of prospectors flocked to the area in search of gold. While some struck riches others gave up their dreams and left. This is the story of the Otago gold rush, its impact on the country’s […]
Public Gold Panning Access on the Catawba River, NC
Finding Gold at the Quartzville Recreation Corridor
Most of Oregon’s gold has been found in Eastern and Southwestern parts of the state. One of the best areas for gold prospecting in Northwest Oregon is at Quartzville Creek. This tributary to the Santiam River is a well-known area for gold panning. It is a popular site for prospectors from the Portland/Salem/Eugene area. Gold […]
The Gold Rush to Red Lake | Canada’s Richest Mine Regions
Historic Gold Mining on Washington’s Pacific Coast (11 Locations)
Gold has been known to occur along the Pacific Coast for centuries. In fact, there have been some considerably rich gold strikes all along the coastline stretching from Alaska to Mexico. Perhaps the most famous would be those at Nome, Alaska, but other short-lived gold rushes occurred in Southern Oregon (Gold Beach and Northern California […]
The Gold Rush to Valdez, Alaska
The great state of Alaska has a very illustrious gold mining history. The Klondike Gold Rush was one of the largest and most famous gold rushes in American history. It was also the last great gold rush in America, bringing hundreds of thousands of hopeful miners north in search of wealth. However, what many people […]
The 953 Ounce Gold Nugget found in Victoria | Epic Historical Find
Australia is no stranger to large gold finds. There have been some monsters found here. Victoria in particular was famous for some exceptionally large nuggets. A region that came to be known as the “Golden Triangle” has produced some of the continents most spectacular discoveries. In fact, many of the world’s largest gold nuggets came […]
Richest Gold Mining Areas in the Selkirk Mountains
The Selkirk is an expansive mountain range that cuts across the border of the United States and Canada. The scenic mountain range starts off from the northern part of the Idaho Panhandle and stretches across the eastern parts of Washington State before reaching across the border of British Columbia. The Selkirk Mountains have long been […]
Old Photos of Historical Bucketline Gold Dredges in Oregon
The arrival of bucket-line dredging brought a spike in gold production throughout the Oregon goldfields. The first use of these massive machines often began in the late 1800s, but they were used well into the 20th century. The large volume of gravel that they were able to process allowed them to work ground that was […]
Hydraulic Gold Mines of Dutch Flat, California
Dutch Flat is considered one of California’s richest historic gold mining sites. For a time, this mine in Placer County was bustling with activity. The ground was heavily claimed and worked extensively for decades. The site is now very popular, sitting right alongside Interstate 80 on the pass between Sacramento and Reno. When gold was […]
Gold Mining during the Early Roman Empire
Before we get to mining in Rome, it is important to state first of all that metalworking was not invented in the Roman Empire. These techniques were already very common in Italy as early as the Bronze Age, roughly around 53 BC. However, the expansion of the Roman Empire meant that demand for metal was […]
The Rich History of Mining in Metaline Falls, Washington
The town of Metaline Falls, a pale shadow of its former self is situated in Pend Oreille County. This active town of just 250 residents once stood as the trading center for mines that produced silver, gold, lead, and zinc. The availability of minerals and easy access to the miners prompted the settlers to name […]
Digging for Gold at the Libby Creek Recreational Prospecting Area
Libby Creek in Montana is one of the best places in Montana to prospect gold. It’s also one of the few publicly accessible sites where a casual prospector can spend the day panning in an area known to have gold. Historically, Libby Creek was not the richest gold mining sites in the state. There was […]
The Gold Mining Districts of El Dorado County, CA
This is where to California Gold Rush started. The gold deposits throughout El Dorado County were extensive and rich, attracting thousands of men to the goldfields. Gold was dug and stakes were claimed. The rivers were full of gold nuggets, but perhaps even richer were the ancient tertiary channels high above were even richer. Lode […]