How Do I Mine Gold?
It is an old time dream to strike gold and get rich. The United States has nearly 200 years of history in mining gold from the east of the Appalachian region and throughout the west coast. The Gold Rush in 1849 was triggered by the discovery of gold by James Marshall on the American River, northeast of Sacramento, California. California and Alaska have produced about 75% of the total gold production in the United States. It is more difficult to discover nowadays, and one must consider the costs and scope of any plans for large scale gold mining. Check the status of the land. Contact one of the following offices to ensure that any gold you find you can claim legitimately: U.S. Forest Service, Land Offices of the Bureau of Land Management, or County Assessor’s Office. Consider the availability of water and other materials needed for the mining process. It is recommended that the beginner try using a panning technique for gold mining. It is an easy technique that improves with practice. H
