Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. A research team including a University of Michigan scientist has ...

Scientists have discovered exactly how earthquakes trigger quartz into forming large gold nuggets — finally solving a mystery that's puzzled researchers for decades. "Gold forms in quartz all the time ...

Understanding how gold forms is crucial for knowing where to find it and how to extract it sustainably. McGill researchers have answered a long-standing question in geology that could lead to new ore ...

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