There are millions of artisanal gold miners around the globe who depend on gold mining as their primary source of income. Many of these people make only a few dollars per day while others have larger mining operations using heavy equipment or suction dredges to recover placer gold from creeks and rivers. There are some […]
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8 Different Ways to Mine for Gold
There are many different types of prospecting equipment that you can use to find gold. Choosing the best one will vary depending on the type of location that you are prospecting, the amount of material that you need to process, and your budget. Each of these prospecting tools can be the right choice depending on […]
Digging for Gold in Ancient Tertiary Rivers
Some of the highest concentrations of gold are found in ancient Tertiary gravel deposits. These are locations where a river once flowed millions of years ago, but is now located far from the existing river. The process of erosion essentially leaves the old river channel “high and dry,” stranding the gold far away from the […]
Clickable Map Resource for Gold Miners Worldwide
Here’s a handy resource for gold miners around the world. Just click on any country below and it will give you more information about where to find gold there. We would LOVE your help in adding to this resource! If you have first-hand knowledge about areas to mine for gold in any of these countries, […]
Montana Gold Mining History and Locations
Montana is one of the best states in the US to prospect for gold. It has a significant mining history that dates back to the days of Custer’s Last Stand, where a battle broke out over gold-bearing land that was considered sacred by the native Indians there. Although the battle was lost, the war was […]
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 […]
Major Gold Discoveries in Western Australia
Gold in Western Australia was first identified in ore specimens from the Murchison lead and copper deposits after being assayed in Adelaide in 1848. During 1852-53, shepherds and early prospectors discovered rich specimens of gold-bearing material in the eastern regions, but later found difficulties of tracing back the exact locations of their discoveries. In 1854, […]