How is Gold Processed?

Gold is processed through a wide variety of means. Such means are inclusive of mineral processing, extracting ore from mines, as well as various chemical process produced upon mines and various ores. Gold extracted from mines during the California gold rush was extracted by sluicing. This process often revealed gold nuggets and flakes of gold. Another method of extracting gold from mines is using high water pressure jets upon the rocks. This process was used in order to break down large mineral deposits.