Electric currents in the Earth may be responsible for the formation of gold nuggets, new research suggests. As detailed in a new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the theory could ...

In Carlin-type gold deposits, which make up 75% of the US production, gold does not occur in the form of nuggets or veins, but is hidden -- together with arsenic -- in pyrite, also known as 'fool's ...

For decades scientists have been puzzled by the formation of rare hyper-enriched gold deposits in places like Ballarat in Australia, Serra Palada in Brazil, and Red Lake in Ontario. While such ...

Gold raises questions about its distribution on our planet. Estimates vary, but one thing is certain: gold is far more abundant in Earth's core than in the crust. According to data compiled by the U.S ...

The golden color and shine of iron pyrite (which is responsible for its nickname, “fool’s gold”) may grab all the attention. But, there is another element of its appearance that is every bit as ...

Gold should be treated as money and considered in a broader asset allocation strategy. Gold is considered a liquid asset and the closest thing to "money" that's immune to government control. Gold has ...

This festive season, as we adorn ourselves with gold and silver, few realise that these precious metals were born in the ...

The Carlin-type gold deposits in Nevada, USA, are the origin of five percent of the global production and 75 percent of the US production of gold. In these deposits, gold does not occur in the form of ...