Precious metalheads: Visitors find nuggets of history at Reed Gold Mine in Cabarrus County

In Cabarrus County, there’s a treasure trove of history; some of it is underground. “Guys, right this way behind me,” says ...

Historic Boot of Cortez Gold Nugget to be Auctioned on June 12 at EJ's Auction & Appraisal

EJ's Auction & Appraisal has been selected to auction the historic "Boot of Cortez" gold nugget. The auction is set for Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. local Arizona time both online and live at EJ's ...
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The ‘Boot of Cortez’ Returns to Auction After Nearly Two Decades

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You almost never want to get the boot. Except that on the second Friday in June, passionate collectors from all around the world ...
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Boot of Cortez to be Auctioned at EJ's Auction and Appraisal

At 26.2 pounds, the Boot of Cortez is the largest surviving natural gold nugget found in the Western Hemisphere. EJ’s Auction and Appraisal has been selected to auction the historic ...

As the price of gold hits $4,500 an ounce, hobbyists are diving and digging in rivers to rake in thousands — they're teaching others how to do it, too

Gold is considered a safer asset to hold amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. It’s no wonder the price per ounce has skyrocketed.
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Amazing America 250: Gold discovery in 19th century at Sutter’s Mill sparks rush

The discovery of a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in January 1848 set off a chain of events that would transform California.