Geology of Gold
Geology of Gold – origin of gold
The gold in Northern California has a fascinating origin story stretching back hundreds of millions of years.
See what led to the famous California Gold Rush.
The gold in Northern California has a fascinating origin story stretching back hundreds of millions of years.
See what led to the famous California Gold Rush.
There has been speculation and rumors of this currency for some time, and one major theory is that it would be backed by a basket of commodities including gold.
However, the Kremlin recently announced they have almost completed a digital currency based on blockchain technology. (more…)
The spot gold price dropped around $74.50 per ounce today, April 22nd, 2024.
This represents a decrease of roughly 1.66% compared to yesterday’s price. This huge one day price drop is really surprising when one considers that gold remains one of the best investments so far in 2024! (more…)
Yes, if you’ve been reading my past post you know that it was just a few days ago, in my prior post I said that gold had said a new record high price, that was at that time $2,349.10.
Well today, gold said another new high price, and is now at $2,367.20 it was up $16.20 on today’s session.
Many people have been wondering why gold is all of a sudden on a major move up. Well, for anybody keeping up with the latest news, the reason should be quite clear. It seems gold always moves up in times of crisis, economic instability and naturally a falling dollar. Today, unfortunately we’re seeing all of these occur, and these are the reasons that gold is gone to new highs. (more…)
Yesterday, the spot gold price once again, set a new record high price,
Plus, yesterday saw a daily jump of $40.16 and ended the session at: $2,349.10
Investing in gold versus fiat currency.
The consensus on the value of gold is a bit mixed right now (March 30th, 2024).
As of yesterday, March 28th, 2024, the spot price of gold was around $2,234.10 per troy ounce. (more…)
Awesome and inspirational Australian Gold Nugget prospecting video.
This has to be one of the best gold prospecting videos that I’ve seen. Not only is it well put together but it’s also instructional and informative for anyone considering hunting for gold nuggets with a metal detector. (more…)
I did it, I actually did it! You won’t believe this find! I recently uncovered a once in a lifetime Gold Nugget in the Australian bush.
This was not on private property or from a mine site just sitting a few feet under the dirt in a nondescript area.
The outlook for the price of gold in 2024 is generally positive, with many analysts predicting an increase.
Here’s a breakdown of some predictions:
Lackluster performance of gold price
With all the chaos in the world today you would expect the spot gold price to be way up. Considering that some people believe we’re the closest we’ve ever been to World War III, personally I would think we would be experiencing $3,000 Plus on the spot gold price!
But, what do I know I’m just an Arizona weekend gold prospector?
With the spot gold price approaching $2,100 an ounce, what’s the outlook for the price of gold for 2024
The outlook for the price of gold in 2024 is mixed, with some analysts predicting further gains and others expecting a slight decline. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation and potential factors at play:
Last minute holiday specials for the prospector or Junior prospector in your family. With inflation running rampant, it could be a good idea to invest in some additional precious metals.
1/2 oz of nice chunky Alaskan gold – $1,130
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Within Colombia is an active volcano that emits more than 100 kilograms of gold each year.
Plus, when an eruption occurs, the amount of gold emitted sometimes ranges into the tons of material. (more…)
In the heart of the Arizona Territory, where the sun beat down mercilessly and the saguaros stood like silent sentinels, a motley crew of gold prospectors found themselves stranded on Thanksgiving Day. Their trusty wagon had succumbed to the treacherous terrain, leaving them stranded in a desolate canyon, far from any semblance of civilization.
As the day dawned, casting long shadows across the parched landscape, the prospectors gathered around a meager campfire, their faces etched with worry. Their supplies were dwindling, and the harsh desert offered little sustenance. But amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerged. (more…)
Today, the price of gold is $1,987.90, off by $6.40.
800 tons. – That is how much gold China’s Central banks have bought this year, up 14% from last year, according to a recent report.
Keep in mind, that China although the largest purchaser of gold, is by far not the only country that’s been snapping up the yellow metal.
Many other central banks is also purchasing gold. (more…)
Gold metal detecting in Northern California.
In case you were wondering if there was any good gold still left in California, here are a bunch of gold nuggets that my friend Mike found with his GPX 6000 just a few months ago.
Imagine finding a huge gold nugget like this?
If you’re into gold medal detecting, you certainly know what it feels like to get a good signal and then dig up a nice good or gold nugget. (more…)
Gold has been discovered around Lake Mead, which is located on the border of Arizona and Nevada.
Northern Arizona has a rich history of gold mining, dating back to the 1800s. (more…)