Argentina, the second largest nation in South America in terms of land area, is ranked third among the largest producers of gold in South America, behind Peru and Brazil. The country has more than thirty volcanoes along the peak of the Andes Mountains. This violent geological activity is what contributed to the formation of the […]
There are plenty of great places where you can prospect for gold in New Mexico. Most of these places have been mined hard over the past century, but they will still yield some gold to a hard working prospector. Below are some of the richest places you can prospect for gold in the state. Always […]
Mineral mining is a significant source of livelihood for people in many places across the globe. One of such places include Ecuador. This is a nation that has built its reputation as a producer of oil and gas over the years. But that story is beginning to change. Oil and gas are not all there […]
Gold was discovered in the state of Idaho in 1860 and thousands of miners moved in the surrounding mining areas (primarily the California goldfields) in the hope of striking it rich. Many gold strikes continued as the years went on, and the remoteness of many areas meant that gold continued to be found for decades. […]
Nevada has been the largest gold producers in the United States for decades now. There are numerous commercial mines throughout the state that result in a considerable annual production of both gold and silver. This is a statement to how rich the state is in precious metals. The commercial metal mines in Nevada are one […]
Gold has been mined on almost every corner of California. Although mining is merely a shadow of what it once was, there are still many places where a recreational gold prospector can do very well searching for gold. Below are some of the richest places to prospect for gold in California. Check the current regulations […]
The Sonoran Desert covers huge parts of Southern California, Southwest Arizona, and Mexico. This is a harsh desert that has been known to have gold long before the discovery at Sutter’s Mill. The summer climate is simply to harsh for most gold prospectors. That changes during the winter months when many gold prospectors move into […]
Gold in South Africa was first discovered in the late 19th century by two prospectors in a place called Witwatersrand, which triggered the 1886 Witwatersrand Gold Rush. This gold discovery was a turning point in the history of South Africa. It led to the change of the country from a principally agricultural society to grow […]
For some time, Ghana has been considered to be one of the world’s most plentiful regions for gold discovery. Located in West Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer on the African continent, and only South Africa stands ahead of them when it comes to gold production. Ghana actually has a lengthy history in […]
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Brazil was known to be one of the world’s most sought after territories for gold mining. It was a country which was at the forefront of the gold mining industry at this moment in time, and was a colony which formed part of the Portuguese Empire. Hoping to increase […]