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A gold vein is a geological feature where gold accumulates within cracks in underground rock. These veins are formed by hydrothermal processes, where hot, mineral-rich fluids travel through ...

The Hunan deposit is notable for its intricate network of 40 gold veins, described by experts as “fine golden threads” that snake through ancient rock formations. Initially estimated to ...

After driving for 20 minutes inside the mine, the dark gray rock face with white-striped veins emerged at the frontline excavation zone. The white bands are where the gold exists. A miner busy ...