10 Interesting Fact About The history of gold and silver mining
10 Interesting Fact About The history of gold and silver mining
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Gold and silver mining has existed for thousands of years, with preliminary evidence found in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
In the 19th century, gold and silver mining in the United States experienced an explosion called Gold Rush. The miners came from all over the world to find luck in California, Colorado, and Alaska.
During the bronze age (around 3000-1200 BC), people in Europe obtained gold and silver from mining in Spain and Portugal.
During the heyday of the Inka Empire in South America, gold and silver mining became the main source of wealth for the kingdom.
In the 16th century, Spain became one of the most productive countries in gold and silver mining in the world. Spanish miners found many precious metal reserves in South America.
In the 19th century, gold and silver mining became a large industry in Australia and South Africa.
During the British colonial period in India, many gold and silver mines were taken over by the British government.
At the beginning of the 20th century, new technology such as electricity drilling and the use of chemicals in the separation of precious metals from rocks allowed more efficient and productive gold and silver mining.
During World War II, many gold and silver mines around the world were closed because resources and labor were allocated for war.
At present, gold and silver mining is still a large industry worldwide, with countries such as China, Russia and the United States to be the largest producer. However, mining also has a significant environmental and social impact and many organizations are trying to reduce their impact.
