Back تنقيب عن الذهب Arabic Placer (mineria) Catalan Χρυσοθηρία Greek Placerado Esperanto Prospección de oro Spanish Старательство Ukrainian 淘金 Chinese
Gold prospecting is the act of searching for new gold deposits. Methods used vary with the type of deposit sought and the resources of the prospector. Although traditionally a commercial activity, in some developed countries placer gold prospecting has also become a popular outdoor recreation. Gold prospecting has been popular since antiquity. From the earliest textual and archaeological references, gold prospecting was a common thread for gaining wealth.