Gold Discovery

Homeowner in France Finds Gold Worth $800,000 Buried in His Garden

A homeowner in France discovered gold worth nearly $800,000 while digging in his garden to build a swimming pool, according to local authorities. The unexpected find took place recently in Neuville-sur-Saône, a small town just north of Lyon. While working...

Gold Nugget Worth $250,000 Sparks Gold Rush in Australia

Using an amateur metal detector, an Australian man discovered a large gold nugget in Victoria's goldfields in March last year. The nugget is nearly 250,000 AUD ($160,000) in value and weighs 4.6kg. The discovery was made in the "golden triangle"...