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it was first mined by placer mining method of washing the dirt from around the small pieces of gold found in creeks.
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How much gold did the Incas mine?
the Incas mined for 18362 million gold
When was copper first mined?
Copper was mined a long time ago over 1000 years ago
When was gold first discovered?
Gold was first discovered in mid Estens (6000 B.C.)
Which country was gold first found in?
Gold was found by our ancient ancestors in many locations, but as man came out of Africa one could surmise that African gold was the first gold to be found by man.
Where did ancient Egypt get most of its gold?
The Egyptians mined large blocks of rock by drilling holes in a line in a rock's surface. The holes were filled with wedges of wood. Wetting the wooden wedges caused them to expand, and after a period of time, the rock split along the line of the drilled holes.
Who first mined gold in the Andes mountains?
a person
What is gold and diamonds mined in?
Gold and diamonds are both mined in the earth.
Where in the world can gold be mined or found?
Gold can be mined in gold mines.....
What are the 3 minerals mined in Canada?
There are many types of minerals which are mined in Canada. Four of them are iron, salt, gold, and sulphur.
Why are gold and silver not mined from seawater?
To date, gold and silver can be mined more economically on land.
What product is mined from a 'gold' mine?
GOLD
What is mined in British Columbia?
Gold,Zinc,and Copper are all mined in British Columbia. Gold,Zinc,and Copper are all mined in British Columbia.
Was there a gold rush in North Carolina?
Indeed there was, It occurred in 1799 and was the first gold rush in the US. Gold was mined in North Carolina for many years .
How did the gold miners mine the gold?
they mined the gold with a pickaxe
What is mined in Texas?
Gold
What is mined at kalgoorlie WA?
Gold is mined at Kalgoorlie. They have a big "super pit" and they are still mining gold today.
How much gold is mined each year?
Something on the order of 2500 tonnes of gold is mined each year.
