Kyrgyzstan happens to be home to the world’s second largest gold mine in the world. This is a country that most people have never been and know very little about. The truth is, this is one of the most mineral-rich areas on Earth. This is not a very safe country, particularly four outside travelers. A […]
Scandinavia is a region known for their cold climate, plentiful marine resources and some of the highest literacy and education success rates in the world. What most people overlook, however, are the mineral resources these countries have to offer. In this article, we take a closer look at Norway, Sweden and Finland. All 3 of […]
Arizona may be known as the Copper State, but those in search of gold should not overlook its potential. Arizona has had a long mineral history with rich records of gold production. Today, we focus on the best areas to prospect for gold near the state’s capital, Phoenix. I expect that anyone who lives in […]
The California gold rush was one of the most significant turning points in American history, bringing roughly 300,000 people to the Golden State from all over the United States. It was living proof of the transformative power of gold fever— what were once dusty and barren areas became boomtowns overnight, and the sheer rapidity of […]
The beautiful state of Oregon is known for having a variety of topographical features, from deserts to forests to mountains. However, it is the beaches in Oregon that are popular for obvious reason. Every summer the public beaches of Oregon get millions of visitors. One thing that most people don’t know is that some beaches […]
Not only is Africa the cradle of humankind, it is also one of the most resource-rich continents on our planet. Taking pride of place as the largest African country in terms of geographical area is the Sudan, located right at the crossroads between the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. Its large landmass spans […]
There has been no mining activity on Antarctica even though the continent is likely to hold an abundance of metallic minerals, oil, natural gas and even possible gemstones. Although there exists technology that can be applied to get the gold that lies beneath the thick ice, the conditions (and current regulations) makes exploitation unlikely. Antarctica […]
Countries with history of rich mineral resources often rank among the powerful nations. Japan has been blessed with a wide array of minerals, not least of which is gold. The country is one of the most tectonically active places on Earth, which has created an abundance of rich gold deposits associated with hydrothermal events. Many […]
In this article we will shed a light on France’s gold mining history, as well as the current activities in the industry today. Making money through gold mining has always been a challenge. Men have been searching for the yellow metal for over 2000 years now. From the ancient mines to the modern operations, let’s […]
The mining activities in Spain are reported to have began way back in the 25 BC, and was primarily concentrated in the area of Las Medulas. But with time, more prospectors embarked on more explorations for the precious metals, and eventually gold was also discovered in the region of Almeria, which is located in the […]