After the discovery of a 17-pound nugget in Little Meadow Creek, North Carolina, the state became a major hotbed of gold mining as a part of the first American gold rush in 1799. Early discoveries ...

Gold has been a major force in American history, encouraging expansion to the west. Some of the nation’s most famous Gold Rushes were responsible for the creation of boomtowns and inspired individuals ...

Gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area in 1902 when Italian immigrant Felix Pedro struck it rich. He put Fairbanks on the map and thousands of men rushed to interior Alaska in search of the ...

The age-old lure of striking gold is set to sparkle anew in Kelantan, as the state opens the door for residents to legally try their hand at gold panning.

Kelantan residents interested in gold panning may begin submitting applications to the State Land and Mines Office and ...

The Reeves sisters grew up playing in dirt in the Interior. Now they own and operate Gold Daughters. Ilaura and Jordan’s childhood was filled exploring a gold dredge and panning for gold. They’re the ...

New technologies, international partnerships and luxury buyers are driving a global shift toward sustainable, mercury-free gold. Courtesy Pure Earth Gold has captivated humanity for millennia, ...