Record Gold Prices Spark Modern-Day Gold Rush in California
By Brad Jones
Published on March 29, 2026.
The record-breaking high gold prices in California have sparked a renewed interest in prospecting and mining, with local miners suggesting it could be the start of a mini gold rush. The surge in gold prices has inspired seasoned miners and attracted newcomers who are eager to learn how to find it. The historic belt of gold quartz veins in the Sierra Nevadas has also attracted modern prospectors.
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