Mining : What Is Gold Mining? How Is Gold Mined? | Geology ...
· Placer mining is the technique of extracting gold accumulated in a placer deposit. Placer deposits are composed of relatively loose material that makes tunneling difficult, so most extraction methods involve water or dredging. Panning. Gold panning is mainly a manual gold separation technique from other materials. Large, shallow pans are filled with goldcontaining sand and gravel. .