When earthquakes squeeze quartz crystals, the mineral generates electricity that attracts gold particles. Pierre Longnus via Getty Images Earthquakes may help prospectors strike gold: When these ...

But in places with no clear evidence for geochemical reactions, geologist Chris Voisey says, “the conundrum is, how did we make gold in the middle of the quartz vein?” To answer this question ...

Earthquakes may cause gold nuggets to form in quartz by generating an electric field that attracts gold dissolved in fluid forced up from deep underground. Enormous gold nuggets are often ...

The value of gold demand exceeded $100 billion for the first time on record in the third quarter, according to a new report. Total gold demand rose 5% on year to 1,313 metric tons, the World Gold ...

Researchers have found that tectonic shifts put just the right amount of pressure on quartz to generate electricity, which then drives the formation of gold deposits. This underground process is ...