Just because we're long past the days of the 49ers and old-time prospectors, don't think mining for gold has been relegated to the dustbin of history. Interest in small-scale mining is booming, thanks ...

Researchers have characterized the health risks derived from the usage of mercury in artisanal gold mining in Colombia through probabilistic models. Researchers from the UPM have characterized the ...

SIX small-scale miners received essential mining equipment on Monday from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) as part of ongoing efforts to ...

It’s a core part of California lore. Back in 1848, golden rocks were discovered in the hills north of Sacramento.The value of the element caught attention nationally, drawing thousands of hopeful ...

Illegal gold mining is rampant in many areas of southern Peru, driven by rising gold prices. Now, for the first time, researchers have detected gold mining-related deforestation in northern Peru. The ...

You don't have to shadow reality TV star Todd Hoffman to find gold in Oregon. All you need to do is chase the gold miners who came before him. Prospectors once flooded the Oregon wilds, panning rivers ...

Economic pressures drive artisanal mining, impacting corporate operations Rising gold prices fuel conflicts between industrial and informal miners Miners are pressing governments for military support ...

California's rich history includes a fascinating chapter of the Old West and mining towns that played a significant role in shaping the state's identity. From the Gold Rush era to the Wild West days, ...

The Madeira River, one of the Amazon’s largest tributaries, flows from the Andes through Bolivia into northern Brazil before joining the main Amazon River — an area long plagued by illegal mining and ...