This is what a modern day gold rush looks like | ABC NEWS

Can We CRUSH $25,000 of Jewelry Into a GOLD BAR? We crushed $25 000 worth of real jewelry into one solid gold bar using our 150-ton hydraulic press and the Cubinator 5 Million tool. The mix included rings, chains and earrings — and the result might be the most expensive crush we’ve ever done. After the gold bar, we also tried pressing money cubes made from real banknotes and coins… with mixed results. #satisfying #asmr #crush | Hydraulic press channel

57K views · 1.3K reactions | Gold nuggets are getting harder to find and more expensive to locate. Yet there is so much fine gold out there that I believe the next gold rush will be in recovering the super fine gold the old timers couldn't. #goldrush #metaldetector #mining | Vo-Gus Prospecting | Facebook

6.2K views · 178 reactions | Illegal gold mining in Ghana is contaminating the environment and endangering lives. Once-productive cocoa farms are being devastated as toxic substances like mercury leach into the soil and water, jeopardizing food safety and public health. Experts warn that consuming crops from these areas may cause serious health problems, including birth defects and chronic illnesses. #galamsey #DWAfrica #ghana | DW Africa | Facebook