Facebook YouTube Share Tiktok Linktree by Goldminingtips Admin How to Spot Fool’s Gold It is understandable for a gold prospector to celebrate finding rocks with a shiny appearance in their gold pan; thinking that they have found gold. Before celebrating your find, you should make sure that you have actually found real gold and not one of the rocks that are often mistaken for gold. In this blog, we explore some of the rocks that are often mistaken for to gold. We also provide some useful information to help you identify if you found a material that looks like gold but is not. Why Learn How to Identify Fool's Gold? Although some rocks / materials can be mistaken for gold due to their metallic appearance, if you know what to look for, and how to do proper tests, you shall be able to easily distinguish between fool's gold, and other worthless material, and gold. This shall allow you to co...
Facebook YouTube Share Tiktok Linktree by Goldminingtips Admin Where to Find Gold in Indonesia Looking to pan for gold in Indonesia? This part of the world isn’t just a tropical paradise—it’s a treasure chest holding an estimated 2,600 tons of gold reserves (5% of global deposits). * From corporate mega-mines to rivers where villagers sieve nuggets, opportunities abound for hobbyists and serious prospectors. But navigating Indonesia’s complex geology, regulations, and environmental risks requires local know-how. This guide unpacks the richest regions, legal pitfalls, and proven techniques to help you uncover hidden gold. Top Gold Prospecting Locations in Indonesia Indonesia’s gold spans 30+ provinces, but these five regions offer prime potential: 1. Mimika, Papua: Home to the Grasberg Mine, the world’s largest gold mine, producing ~240 kg of pure gold daily. While c...