Most gold rushes began with the discovery of placer gold by a single man or a party of people. Which one of these statements about placer mining is wrong?
- Placer mining is not used any more
- Placer gold is mined without tunneling
- Hydrostatic pressure is used whenever possible
- Placer gold deposits are usually found near big rivers and mountain streams
Answer
The correct answer is A) Placer mining is not used any more.
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