2020-03-28, 0.058 grams of natural gold nuggets on the balance scale

Alluvial gold, also known as placer gold, can be found near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Kisoro, Uganda. This type of gold is deposited by erosion and weathering processes over time from upstream sources such as lode deposits or other primary mineralized areas within nearby mountains. The heavy particles settle out during periods of reduced water flow along riverbeds and streams that drain through this region’s rugged terrain, creating concentrations in gravel bars, stream beds, and floodplains where prospectors can find gold nuggets or flakes using panning techniques.