When we envision. a gold prospector, we think of a crusty old miner venturing deep into the wilderness with his donkey, loaded with prospecting gear. Here were are in the 2020s, and the fact is that many of the major gold deposits are located right near major metropolitan areas. Listed below are 10 cities that […]
The California Gold Rush that began in 1848 was largely centered in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range which was by far the top producer of gold in the state. While the Sierra Nevada held the promise of California’s gold rush period, and attracted thousands of prospectors into the area, the coastal mountains, though rugged and […]
From the pre-colonial era until today, gold mining has been a vital industry for Tanzania. It has a major influence on its cultural and economic environment. Today Tanzania is producing 45 tons of gold per year on average. It’s Africa’s 8th largest gold producer, and its mining industry contributes to more than 50% of its […]
Clermont is a small mining town located in the Isaac Region, Queensland Australia. Although the town is commonly known as a major hub for large coal mines, it has a rich mining history that dates back decades. Clermont also has a wide array of mineral deposits including gold and other metals. Gold mining will however […]
Take a 45 minute drive southwest of Colorado Springs and you will get to the Cripple Creek area. This was the single largest gold strike in the entire state of Colorado producing nearly 20 million ounces of gold from discover through the mid-1900s. There is still plenty of gold here to be found. The earliest […]
The San Juan Mountains are easily some of the most beautiful mountains in the entire United States. Colorado really has been blessed with some amazing country. The area continues to grow, and more and more people are looking to get out and explore to see what this amazing state has to offer. Colorado might have […]
Liberty is the one of the oldest mining towns in Washington State. Located north of Ellensburg within what is now the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, this is the site of one of the most fascinating gold rushes in the state. Gold has been found in various areas throughout Washington, but there has still never been a […]
England’s imposing buildings are the by-product of millennia worth of civilization. One of its most formidable is the Bank of England, which houses one of the world’s oldest financial institutions, and the subterranean vaults that hold the country’s gold reserves. For prospectors sniffing out gold throughout the UK, there are several areas you can try […]
Tucked away to the west of the African continent is Guinea. Previously known as French Guinea, the coastal country primarily has an agriculture-based economy. However, mining forms a considerable part of the overall economy as well. The country is rich in mineral reserves. It is currently the second largest producer of Bauxite and has vast […]
Australia is ranked as the third largest gold producing nation in the world and has a gold mining history that is rich with intrigue and diversity. Gold is Australia was first found in New South Wales in the year 1823. Thereafter, there had been erratic discoveries of traces of gold for several years in New […]