As a writer in the precious metals industry, I oftentimes get to explore the rabbit trails leading from the actual sales of gold and silver to all other bullion related topics. Specifically, Friday’s, “Metals, She Wrote,” blog is designed to inform readers of little known facts and interesting goings on in the bullion world.
This week, I stumbled upon a viral video in which a remarkably brave man sets out to explore an abandoned gold mine in an attempt to demonstrate the power of a flashlight. In his quest, he encounters several eerie noises (starting at minute 12), which he dismisses as the wind or, perhaps, snakes. It is pretty clear to the rest of us, there are some serious ghosts who are protective of whatever gold might be left in that mine.
I have written about the cursed Oak Island, home to an alleged buried treasure- the pursuit of which has already claimed six lives.
Treasure hunting has been a fascination of individuals for hundreds of years. From pirates to archeologists, to underwater divers and explorers, humans have been intrigued by the idea of finding hidden wealth.
Personally, in the first video, I would have lasted about 5 seconds before I high tailed it out of the mine to a less haunted area. Too many creepy creatures live underwater for me, and I just don’t have the desire for extensive digging, so I think most methods of treasure hunting would be lost on me.
If there was a nice mountain to hike to find treasure, or if I could stumble upon a cache of gold coins while walking my dog, I think I could become a “treasure hunter.”
What do you think? Have you ever gotten the itch to grab the metal detector and go exploring? Perhaps test your survival gear in an old, abandoned mine? Maybe Oak Island is on your bucket list. Where would you explore if you became a treasure hunter?
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If you do set out to hunt treasure, be careful, and share the wealth.
Happy Stacking!
-J
For me, its all about cost and the percentage of any return on your funds. I can understand a trip to some mine to see the actual process that took place, but to dive deep into a mine that has not had maintenance in some time may be quite dangerous. I wonder if “tours” of mines exists, where the company that ran the operation, or an third party may take over the responsibility of taking these wide eyed individuals to see whats up with the dark underworld.
Its safer to head out near California and opt in for some panning for gold outside under the rays of the sun. the odds might be a bit better, but honestly, these people aren’t the first to pan at the location they have tried.
Again, cost, risk and time all “play” into these trips. Its simple to stay at home, order gold and silver through Provident Metals, or if a wholesaler – Elemetal – and let the smart investment add up over time. The world is in a state of flux, and there are uncertainties in the future, so investment in precious metals is a smart thing. Save the boulders to the brain, sunburns and fungus from wet feet to those that are willing to take a rather large risk and more than likely come up empty handed. Its just easier to buy it here and owning a solid investment that more than likely will net a profit over time.
I don’t envision myself embarking on any abandoned mine treasure hunts in the near future. Perhaps Australia, as it seems they have had some lucky lately!
-J
Exploring abandon mines is not brave, its foolish. Many of us entertain ourselves with stumbling on some treasure horde of PMs, but the reality is that we have just as good a chance at winning the lottery.
We certainly aren’t suggesting anyone find an abandoned mine to search for gold. We simply enjoy watching the pursuits of others while we, like you mentioned, safely collect the treasures from home. 🙂
-J