One thing that surprises a lot of beginners is that nearly all of the richest gold mining areas have already been found and mined. The cream-of-the-crop is long gone… the old-timers already found it. Now that isn’t to say that you can’t still go out and find gold today. Not by a long shot. What […]
To a man who loves gold, the study of Victoria is fascinating and exciting. The region almost attained overnight fame due to the discovery of gold and the sudden boost in gold mining. The discovery of the yellow metal in Bendigo, Ballarat, and a few other locations in Victoria triggered a gold rush. Fortune seekers […]
Colorado was one of the most prolific producers of both gold and silver in the United States. There was a time not so long ago when thousands of men scoured the mountains in search of rich ores. Literally thousands of mines and prospects were once scattered across Colorado. Remnants of the early mines are still […]
The town of Fairplay owes its very existence to mining. It was the gold deposits found in the South Platte River that brought men here to seek their fortune sifting amongst the gravels. The placers around Fairplay weren’t nearly as rich as some surrounding areas, but this was still the main supply town for most […]
Picturesque Ireland reminds of myths, legends, and folklore; certainly not gold mining. But, it’s true, there is gold in Ireland. Although it is certainly not a major gold mining region in the world, miners have had a fair bit of luck here. There is certainly enough gold left to interest recreational prospectors. People getting to […]
Ellen Baumler, the author of the book, ‘The Town that Gold Built: The First 150 Years’ was right on the dot. Helena, the capital city of Montana, owes its existence to the yellow metal. And, here is a lesser-known secret… many believe there is still gold under the ground that no one has found. The […]
Germany is rich in history, including a past filled with the pursuit of gold. Gold mining in Germany on a commercial-scale ended long ago, but hobby prospecting and gold tourism are very much alive throughout the country. Thuringia The east-central German state of Thuringia is legendary even now for its golden history. The […]
Since ancient times, gold mining in Italy has been a part of the country’s history. Large parts of the country have favorable geology that results in many gold deposits scattered throughout the creeks and rivers. Though Italian mining has historically revolved around marble, iron, pumice and feldspar, there are a few precious patches of gold […]
The town of Mariposa is located on a plot of land with a long, rich history. Known for its Mother Lode, the legendary gold vein that sparked a mining boom, Mariposa would outlast other mining settlements and make its mark on American history. Prior to the mining town’s birth, the Southern Miwok Indians had lived […]
The Caribbean islands have long been worked for gold by their inhabitants. The history of gold mining on the islands began long before written records were available and continues to endure into modern times. Pre-Columbian Gold The pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Caribbean islands were primarily the Taínos (also known as Arawaks) and the […]