Alluvial Gold Mining

Alluvial gold mining involves extracting gold from sediments deposited by water, such as riverbeds and floodplains. The process typically includes locating gold-rich sediments, then using machinery or manual methods like Shoveling, sluicing or panning to separate the gold from soil and gravel. Since this type of mining targets surface deposits, it often requires less intensive digging than underground mining. Alluvial mining is common in areas with past or current river activity, where gold particles have been naturally deposited over time. It's a method that can be more environmentally sensitive when managed properly, but it still needs regulation to minimize ecological impact.