On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

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

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...

A State Park Historian reveals 85% of California's gold remains unfound, keeping the legacy of the gold rush alive.

In 1849, just as the gold rush was getting started, a German immigrant moved to the Central Valley trying his hand at prospecting. Well, we can assume that he didn’t do very well, because ...

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to debut Georgia Gold Rusher, a thrilling new roller coaster that combines high-speed twists ...

Future Battery Minerals has further expanded its Eastern Goldfields territory with multiple tenement applications close by ...

Six Flags Over Georgia is coming back this spring with a new thrill ride that's a special nod to the Peach State's history.

The Doug Ford government is pushing for a prospecting rush across northern Ontario, leaving a blanket of mineral claims on land where First Nations are still fighting for title.

Columbia was once known as the “Gem of the Southern Mines,” and at its peak, it was home to a bustling population of 6,000 ...

Following its recent gold discovery at the Rottenstone SW project in Saskatchewan, Ramp Metals (TSXV:RAMP) may again be ...

Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...