Discover the differences between lode and placer gold deposits and the unique characteristics of each. Learn about the tools and techniques used to mine these deposits. Discover which is easier to mine from real gold miners.
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The old timers didn't find all the gold nuggets. People today are still finding BIG nuggets all over the world. In this list we'll show you exactly where people are finding them. Who knows? Maybe you'll make the next edition of this list.
Are "Karats" different from "Carats" and how pure are common jewelry alloys? What is considered investment-grade gold purity? How pure is the gold found naturally in the ground? And which country has the purest nuggets? These charts are all about gold purity!
Alaska is every prospector's dream, whether you want a real backcountry mining experience, or to pan gold with a beer and a stunning view. Here are 19 places you can find gold on your next vacation to Alaska, divided into five categories based on the experience you want!
The Nome Gold Rush was Alaska's one true gold rush. Like all major gold discoveries, it's a story of greed, violence, and a few very fortunate men. Unlike other gold rushes, Nome was a poor man's paradise. A loophole in the local laws and the unique geology meant EVERY MAN had the chance to find gold. It's still like that today.
We're inviting 20 people to join us on this all-inclusive trip to Nome, Alaska to mine gold with Emily Riedel at AKAU Gold Camp in the summer of 2023! Prospect gold on historic gold rush claims and get an exclusive tour of the Eroica gold dredge operation! Book fast - there are only a few spots left.
On a beautiful early summer day, high up in the mountains somewhere out West, two prospectors were hunting for gold. They were very alike, these two prospectors. Except one would fill a jar with gold, and one would give up and let his tools collect dust. What made the difference?
We think it's the perfect time to give the success you've given us - back to you.
We experimented and found out that yes, we can in fact make our own gold bars with a TIG welder. Here's how you can, too.
9 places you can go panning in the American River with images, maps, and reviews from the community. No claim or permissions needed!
There are rivers with gold all over the country. Here's a list of 20 where you can go pan some for yourself - with maps and videos for proof!