Gold Mining

Mining for gold and then turning that precious metal into wearable jewellery dates back to ancient Egypt and one of the earliest recorded gold mines is in Nubia. The Romans mined for gold from 25 BC and used hydraulics, or high pressure water jets to shift material from the rocks … more

Gold Haven

In the wake of the credit crunch signs for pawnbrokers have suddenly appeared out of nowhere, it’s almost impossible to move without seeing advertising for someone who wants to buy your gold from you, but why gold in particular? Gold has for thousands of years been one of the main … more