Gold’s strength is drawing new investors into buying other precious metals, but be warned: Not all that glitters is as grand. The uncertain macroeconomic environment and rising government debt the ...

An Australian couple was searching for gold using a metal detector in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields in 1979 when they uncovered the largest gold nugget found in the region in the previous 50 years. Coming ...

The discovery of gold in California transformed what would become the most populous state. The quest continues today.

Travelers — many inspired by Jacob Waltz — headed to Arizona in search of gold. The Superstition Mountains loom in the background of a historical marker honoring their route. (Joe Duhownik/Courthouse ...

“Mark Twain defines a gold hunter as “A liar standing next to a hole in the ground.” As a student of treasure hunting, I’ve always been drawn to the sea-driven kind. Dreams are made of the thrill of ...

Adventurous treasure hunters are going for gold, trekking through the Northeast in search of a golden statue worth a fortune. The treasure hunt is dubbed “Project Skydrop” and aims to lead searchers ...

Get some muck boots and a pan. That's all you need to find gold in New Hampshire. We met up with the Nutmeg Prospectors at Twin River Campground in Bath.This camp offers tools to purchase and access ...

You won’t see Jerry Haderly hiking around the local hills searching for gold, pick-ax in hand and faithful mule at his heels. Still, he gets his fair share of the glittery stuff using more modern ...