Gold Mining Locations

Comprehensive profitability guides for gold mining by country and region. Learn about local regulations, permit costs, equipment suppliers, and regional factors that affect your mining success worldwide.

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United States

(6 locations)

California

CA

Medium Permit Cost

Complete guide to California gold mining profitability. Learn about permit costs, regulations, equipment suppliers, and ROI calculations for prospecting in California.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$150
πŸ“… Season:Year-round in desert areas, May-September in mountain regions due to snow
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:Sierra Nevada Foothills, Mother Lode Belt +2 more
View Full Guide β†’15 minutes read

Alaska

AK

Low Permit Cost

Complete guide to Alaska gold mining profitability. Learn about placer mining on state and federal lands, permit costs, equipment needs, and realistic ROI calculations for Alaska's harsh mining environment.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$100
πŸ“… Season:May 15 to September 30 in most regions due to frozen ground
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:Fairbanks District, Nome District +2 more
View Full Guide β†’16 minutes read

Nevada

NV

High Permit Cost

Complete guide to Nevada gold mining profitability in America's #1 gold-producing state. Learn about Carlin Trend, placer claims, costs, regulations, and detailed ROI analysis.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$300
πŸ“… Season:Year-round in south, seasonal in mountain regions due to snow
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:Carlin Trend, Round Mountain District +3 more
View Full Guide β†’18 minutes read

Utah

UT

High Permit Cost

Complete guide to Utah gold mining profitability. Explore Utah's diverse gold deposits from Bingham Canyon to placer districts, with detailed costs, permits, and ROI insights.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$250
πŸ“… Season:Year-round in desert south, seasonal in mountains (May-November)
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:Bingham Canyon District, Mercur District +3 more
View Full Guide β†’16 minutes read

Wyoming

WY

High Permit Cost

Complete guide to Wyoming gold mining profitability. Explore historic Black Hills and South Pass districts with detailed costs, permits, equipment, and mining regulations.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$200
πŸ“… Season:May-November due to mountain snow
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:South Pass District, Black Hills (Wyoming portion) +3 more
View Full Guide β†’15 minutes read

New Mexico

NM

High Permit Cost

Complete guide to New Mexico gold mining profitability. Explore historic mining camps and modern opportunities with detailed costs, permits, equipment, and regional insights.

πŸ“‹ Permits:$225
πŸ“… Season:Year-round in south, seasonal in mountains (May-November)
πŸ”οΈ Top Regions:Elizabethtown District, Hillsboro District +3 more
View Full Guide β†’15 minutes read

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Canada

(3 locations)

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Mexico

(1 locations)

🌍 Why Location-Specific Mining Guides?

Local Regulations

Each country and region has unique mining laws, permit requirements, and environmental regulations that significantly impact your mining operations and profitability.

Regional Costs

Permit fees, equipment costs, and local economic conditions vary dramatically by region and directly affect your bottom line.

Climate & Geography

Mining seasons, weather conditions, and regional geology determine when and how you can mine effectively in each location.

Local Resources

Access to gold buyers, equipment suppliers, and experienced local miners varies by region and can make or break your mining operation.

πŸš€ Global Mining Locations Coming Soon

We're expanding our location guides to cover the world's most promising gold mining regions:

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadian Provinces
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralian States & Territories
🌍African Mining Nations
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·Brazilian Mining States
🌏Asian Gold Regions
πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏNew Zealand Prospecting