A History of Mining in the USA The first documented gold discovery in the United States was in 1799. Since that time, there have been thousands of new gold strikes, prompting men and women from around the world to come to America in search of gold. With a few exceptions, the richest gold […]
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Dangers in the World’s Deepest Mines
The minerals that hide deep under the surface of the earth are necessary resources in our modern economy. Mining yields huge amount of profits that transform companies, countries and the economy of the whole world. The benefits that come from these mineral resources does come at a price. It comes in the form of environment […]
Will the Next Gold Rush be Under the Ocean? – Deep Sea Mining
This mining method, also known as the deep sea mining, is done in the bedrock of an ocean and is one of the latest methods in mining which involves excavation of minerals at the seabed. Ocean floor mining has been considered for years, but only in the past few decades has it really been considered […]
10 Ways to Die in an Underground Gold Mine
“Stay Out Stay Alive”, we have all heard and seen the warnings when we discussing abandoned mines. Many people have the idea in their heads that abandoned mines are plain and simply death traps and upon entering one we are sure to meet our demise. Let it be said that mines are undoubtedly dangerous, and […]
Pegleg’s Lost Gold Mine in Colorado
There are many who dismiss this story of this mine as the figment of a boozy old miner’s imagination – a fellow who would tell his story to anybody who was willing to pay for his drinks. But still, just like all lost gold legends, the “what if it’s real” factor keeps a lot of […]
The Ultimate Gold Panning Guide – How-To, Tips & Tricks
Gold panning is a really fun hobby that is enjoyed by people all around the world. And it isn’t just hobbyists that use a gold pan to search for gold. Even experienced miners with a lifetime of experience with placer mining use them to quickly sample new areas and seek out concentrations of placer gold […]
The Untapped Mineral Wealth of Ecuador
In a 19th century missive, Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt noted that Ecuadorans “live poorly amid incomparable riches”. Indeed, there is perhaps no other country with such sharp contrasts as the Republic of the Equator. A land rich with gold, yet also dealing with extreme poverty. Quito, the Ecuadorean capital, is often referred to as […]
Finding Desert Gold Deposits in New Mexico
Over the past four centuries, the state of New Mexico had produced quite a significant amount of gold, which included both placer and lode deposits. The Land of Enchantment was first prospected by its earliest inhabitants, the Mexican settlers and Spanish explorers. During these times, gold prospecting was made somewhat difficult by the native Apache […]
Gold Panning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Most of the gold deposits in this province are found in the northern part. The Saskatchewan River has been found to have some gold deposits that recreational miners can be interested in especially if they can locate a good concentration. Panning is a popular means of searching for gold deposits in these rivers, as and […]
Man-Made Gold Indicators (Part 2)
In Man-Made Gold Indicators (Part 1), we discussed some of the most common things to look for that will indicate that gold has been found previously. The evidence of historic mining is everywhere, but you have to know what to look for. This article continues to identify places that have been mined in the past, […]
Gold Discoveries in Victoria – The Golden Triangle
Except for the richer and more extensive gold-bearing fields of California, the gold production in the State of Victoria was once greater than in any other country in the world. The state’s greatest yield within a single year occurred in 1856; where a documented recovery of 3,053,744 troy ounces of gold was achieved. According to […]