Is there any gold left in any of the areas that were popular during the "Gold rush"?

Answer 1

Central City in Colorado was once known as the "richest square mile on earth". I did some work for a guy who had purchased a run down mine and decided to open it as a hobby. After a few weeks he was pulling out gold ore that was running 19 ounces of gold to the ton.That is richer than most that was pulled from that or other U.S. areas. Technology has made separating gold from quartz easier.
I go panning in Clear Creek a few times a year in the spring, Ive found some gold, but just enough to pay for gas picnic etc. there are people who made a pretty reasonable living panning but it is a lot of work and that water is COLD.

Answer 2

The California, Colorado, Montana, and Alaska "Gold Rush" has plenty of gold left. It is just not profitable for anyone except an individual using a pan. The environmental concerns you know. Mercury and Cianide leech methods, dredging, blasting away mountains with water pressure. Almost left out South Dakota.

Answer 3

I just got back from a trip to some old abandoned mines. There was no sign of life there. I'd bet that if there was an opportunity to make money, someone would be there gathering the gold. Probably not worth the time.

Answer 4

Yes there is. Mines are being reopened due to the modern technology we now have. Today's prospectors are confident it is worth while to reprocess the original rock piles that were mined during the time of the Gold Rush.

Answer 5

Yes, only a little bit.
There might be some hidden veins that have not been discovered yet but chances are they will be very deep or hard to mine.

Answer 6

As I remember there wasnt all that much to begin with!