Olga González, a gemologist and communications strategist, examines the urgent global challenge of mercury pollution in ...

Scientists have struck gold in the laboratory. They have discovered an inexpensive and environmentally benign method that uses simple cornstarch -- instead of cyanide -- to isolate gold from raw ...

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 ...

(Nanowerk News) Northwestern University scientists have struck gold in the laboratory. They have discovered an inexpensive and environmentally benign method that uses simple cornstarch -- instead of ...

Integra (ITRG) is rated a buy, with cost-saving mining methods, major revenue growth, and strong gold market potential. Read ...

Gold miner Gold Fields would pilot two new mining methods at its South Deep mine, in Gauteng, over the next 12 months, with the potential to enable the mine to reach its envis-aged steady-state output ...

When it comes to mining in Michigan, iron and copper tend to get top billing. However, I’ve discovered recently that gold can be found throughout the entire state. A good example is the Ropes Mine ...

Gold Resource Corp (GORO) reports production improvements and a strong cash position, despite facing safety and cost challenges.

I've mentioned more than once how the thought of mounting e-waste keeps me up at night. Adding to the anxious no-slumber party is the fact that, to extract the gold necessary for the manufacture of a ...

According to research released yesterday, small-scale gold mining has led to the destruction of more than 170,000 acres of primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon over the past five years.

A new study reveals how ancient Egypt’s gold mining in Nubia fueled a profitable boom that powered the empire’s wealth.

Cost: Underground mine tours take place on the hour and cost $23.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids, including gold panning. Otherwise, gold panning is $9.95. Prices are subject to change What: Gold ...