The Iberian Peninsula’s riches and opulence are extolled in Latin Literature, and it was continuously explored for its valuable mineral deposits. Today, abandoned mines from the Roman and pre-Roman eras can be found all across Portugal; most significant are the Tagus valley, Ceira Vally, and other areas of northern Portugal. The region was once the […]
Present-day Austria was the Noricum Kingdom of Celtic people. Noricum remained the center of metallurgy since 500 BC to Middle Ages. The iron and steel from this region were highly prized because of their superior quality. However, in the Middle Ages, gold mining made Austria the biggest mining enterprise in the world. In this article, […]
Iceland is a wild and sparsely populated Nordic island nation located in Northern Europe. The entire country has a population of just 356,991 people, less than even a modest-sized city. Two thirds of them live in the capital Reykjavik. Iceland is considered a volcanically and geologically active land mass but it has a very diverse […]
Greece is high in the list of countries with good potential for producing large quantities of gold, but currently contributing only an insignificant amount, no more than a few thousand kilograms. Experts are quite clear; the small country contains large reserves of gold, most of which are still untapped. It’s hardly a secret that gold […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]