Sparked by the discovery of gold at the Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California in 1854, the California Gold Rush ensued, drawing ...

What started as a routine search quickly turned into the discovery of a lifetime. A single signal led to a dig that revealed ...

"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

The world's largest gold nugget was found more than 150 years ago, unearthed just over an inch (2.54cm) below the ground by two English miners in Moliagul, Australia. In the years since, more ...

A recent discovery has sparked a modern-day gold rush in Springs, as residents continue to dig illegally despite safety warnings.

The frenzy began when a local resident claimed to have unearthed several nuggets while digging in the Gugulethu settlement.

A 12-year-old's "cool rock" sparked an industry that made North Carolina the nation's gold leader before California's infamous gold rush.

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s been more than 170 years since California’s Gold Rush — but locals are once again finding gold dust, flakes ...

It’s been more than 170 years since California’s Gold Rush — but locals are once again finding gold dust, flakes and even nuggets glittering in the state’s rivers. “Gold’s all around,” said Manny Goza ...

Scientists are intrigued by how gold nuggets form, often tucked in quartz veins. The process seems to involve earthquakes and electricity.