Recreational gold mining is a pastime for many people these days, and for good reason: the largest nugget ever found in ...

Between every modern prospector and that little pocket of bullion, there’s a great metal detector that can strike gold at the boardwalk or even just find jewelry you lost in the backyard. By John ...

There’s a modern-day gold rush happening across the country as the price for the precious metal skyrockets. As of Monday, Nov ...

Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the precious metal's price ...

A sharp rise in the price of gold is drawing folks out of their homes and into nature, fueling surge of interest in amateur prospecting across the US. The price of gold broke $4,000 per ounce for the ...

Emmanuel knows only too well the allure of illegal gold prospecting in the protected Comoe National Park for the many young ...

In this video, I explore gold prospecting near Dahlonega, Georgia, showcasing several notable finds, including pieces of ...

An amateur metal detectorist who discovered what is thought to be one of England's first gold coins could soon see a payday of nearly half a million dollars.The "Henry III gold penny," which was ...

Today everyone agrees that the park is well-guarded, while artisanal gold mining is officially prohibited. Those caught by the park’s rangers risk up to two years in jail and a hefty fine. Yet the ...