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

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

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.

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

The search had stretched on longer than expected. Countless targets produced little more than trash and small finds. Then one signal stood out just enough to justify another dig. What came out of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Across the country, a modern-day gold rush is under way. People on social media brandish gold-flecked pans and nuggets while showing off their equipment, ranging from old-fashioned picks to ...