The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

More than 20 sites in Egypt have been excavated by the French Archaeological Mission since 1994. Excavations were mainly ...

At the edge of Egypt’s vast Eastern Desert, archaeologists have unearthed haunting evidence of an ancient dark history — ...

In his mining history column for Mining the West magazine, UNR mining history professor Eric Nystrom looks at the history of ...

Early in the history of gold mining in NC, many of the extractors used "placer mining." As mentioned above, this used simple panning methods, but it was not until the 1820s that more focused ...

Instead of continuing to dig tunnels or pits, some scientists are looking to a promising yet challenging source of minerals: ...

Bitcoin can usher in a gold rush, reshaping global finance with blockchain technology, decentralized systems and new monetary ...

Gold’s new milestone highlights the metal’s centuries-old role as a store of value in turbulent times and as a gauge of fear ...

The mid-tier and junior gold miners in this sector’s sweet spot for upside potential are finishing reporting an epic record ...

To get a taste for the city's rich history as a Colorado Gold Rush mining town, stop at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Here, you'll learn what it took to make the most of the area's ...