Its gold mining history dates back to the mid-19th century. Miners have been extracting gold for ages from its tertiary, activity like this has made it a city of treasure and has attracted tourists.
Over 5 million dollars of gold have been extracted from this river in initial years. The river’s tributaries, including Basin Creek and Fish Creek, are significant places for mining & extracting gold.
Its name signifies the ‘line of gold’ and is an important source of alluvial gold in soil. This river flows through Jharkhand, Odisha & West Bengal.
This river is located in California and has seen a huge rush in gold mining, especially in its lower stretches and tertiary.
This iconic river, found in the Yukon (Canada), sparked the famous 1896 gold rush and attracted many prospectors to its gold-rich gravel.
This river is known for its placer gold in the northeastern area of Assam. Also, it contributes to the livelihood of many miners in this region.
These rivers flow through Jharkhand and are rich in natural gold extracted by local communities.