The simple manual technique of gold panning is based on the fact that gold is heavier than sand or gravel. The artificial channel built to conduct water was a step forward in the search for gold. Gold ore is extracted through tunnels or shafts, some of which can reach impressive depths. The deepest are considered to be the Savuka gold mines in South Africa, where miners are currently working at depths exceeding 3,900 m (12,800 ft). Nowadays, hard rock mining produces most of the world´s gold.
History of Gold Mining in South Africa
South Africa was the largest gold producer and exporter till 2007, when China surpassed it. South Africa kept its title of the largest gold producer of the world for about half century.
Gold Mines In Johannesburg
Great Noligwa Gold Mine: This is one of four mines operated by AngloGold Ashanti in the Vaal River area. Some of the other famous gold-mines of South Africa are Kopanang Gold Mine, Moab Khotsong Mine, Mponeng Mine, Savuka Mine, Tau Lekoa Mine etc.
Active Gold Mining Companies In South Africa
AngloGold: AngloGold is the largest gold mining company of the world. Harmony Gold Mining Company: Harmony Gold Mining is the 12th largest gold excavating company in the world and the 3rd largest in South Africa. It is ranked 5th among the world gold producers. Avgold: Avgold is South African gold mining company and is a subsidiary of Harmony Gold Company. Nowadays, Avgold is producing gold from several marginal gold mines along the Western Wits, including Durban Roodepoort Deep (Durban Deep), Hartebeesfontein (Harties) and West Witwatersrand (West Wits) in South-Africa. Most of gold exploration efforts in South-Africa have been focused on the Witwatersrand Basin, the most prolific gold producing region in the world.
Warcraft Gold Guide - Making Gold Through The Mining Profession
There is a wide choice of ore for your mining skills - choose from among thorium, steel, indrium, tin, copper, bloodstone, gold, dark iron, rich thorium, etc.