The Gold Rush began when James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill on the American River in 1848. Word spread like wildfire, attracting thousands to California, eager to strike it rich.

Learn how the discovery of gold in California transformed the American west!

The discovery of gold in1848 unleashed the largest migration in United States history and drew people from a dozen countries to form a multi-ethnic society in California.

In 1848, during the California gold rush, many people focused on mining for gold. Some people recognized that providing crucial tools and equipment for prospectors was equally important.

More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.

Aris Mining aims to boost annual gold production to 500,000 ounces by 2026, despite rising operational costs and potential project delays. Strong 2024 performance with 153,000 ounces produced YTD ...

The best-known gold rush in modern history occurred in California in 1848. South Africa’s Witwatersrand is considered one of the world’s greatest-ever goldfields. Around 31% of the world’s ...

More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all over California.

Explore Outdoors: Gold Rush history comes to life in Coloma at weekend event Weekend event immerses visitors in a Gold Rush mining camp.

For centuries, artisanal gold miners in the Asgede district, located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region, have used traditional tools for gold extraction. However, in recent years, this ...