In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...

Recreational gold mining is a pastime for many people these days, and for good reason: the largest nugget ever found in ...

Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the precious metal's price ...

In Borsum, Germany, more than 450 Roman silver and gold coins are discovered, a find that rewrites regional history.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City Schools division is planning to implement walk-through metal detectors at its high schools and is seeking the community’s input. The metal detectors are part ...

Emmanuel knows only too well the allure of illegal gold prospecting in the protected Comoe National Park for the many young without prospects in Ivory Coast's troubled northeast. "Young people come ...

Today everyone agrees that the park is well-guarded, while artisanal gold mining is officially prohibited. Those caught by the park’s rangers risk up to two years in jail and a hefty fine. Yet the ...