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       Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree     by Goldminingtips Admin Gold in Africa: The Ultimate Prospecting Guide (2025)   Introduction: The Continent That Shaped Global Gold   Africa has been a leading gold producer for thousands of years.  From ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mali to modern day gold mining activity in South Africa and troubled regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa remains a gold rich continent.  With an estimated harbors 30% of global gold production annually,* the region is a great location to prospect for gold.  In this guide, we explore the top countries in Africa to prospect for gold, the biggest gold mines, locations experiencing an increase in gold mining activity, prospecting methods, and an overview of the legal requirements on the continent.    The Top 9 Gold Rich Regions Key Insights:  Ghana : The Gold Coast.  ...

Gold Prospecting and Sampling for Beginners  Gold is found in nature in many different forms. Classifying the type of gold deposit is necessary to decide the best equipment to use when prospecting and mining. In this post, we discuss some of the basic ways to prospect for gold, sample / classify material, and the equipment you can use.  Classifying Material  Miners often use the term 'mesh size' to classify the size of gold.  The term refers to the size of the openings in a sieve or screen, with larger mesh numbers representing finer material. Here is a table of the basic classifications of gold types.  |  Gold Type         |   Description          | Where Found    |  Classification      | |----------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Very fine |  difficult to see with naked eye  | Beach sands an...

      Facebook   YouTube   Share   Blog   Linktree    by Goldminingtips Admin If you are someone who is prospecting for gold and are lucky enough to find a rich gold deposit and discover gold nuggets, you can decide what you want to do with the nugget/s.  Some prospectors may hold on to the precious metal to keep as a souvenir, while other prospectors / miners can wait for gold prices to increase before deciding to sell it, and other prospectors / miners may decide to sell their gold nuggets immediately once they have discovered a nugget.  However, if you are a beginner prospector, you may be wondering where you can sell your gold nuggets when (or if) you find any. In this post, we provide some places where you can try to sell your gold nuggets. Where to Sell Gold Nuggets : Before selling gold nuggets, check if there are any regulations / rules in the country you want to find a buyer that may impose restrictions on the sale of gold....