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How Gold is Mined Today

The days of lonely prospectors with pans are largely behind us. Modern gold mining typically falls into two categories:

• Open-Pit Mining: Large-scale excavations used when gold is near the surface.Massive amounts of rock (overburden) are removed to reach the ore.
  

  
  

• Underground Mining: Used for deeper deposits. This involves sinking shafts and driving tunnels to reach narrow veins of gold-bearing rock.