Where America’s First Gold Was Found – And Found Again with Rover C4

October 10, 2025

In this field-based video, Mark Harris, CEO of OKM Americas, explores the historic Reed Gold Mine — the site of America’s first documented gold discovery — using the OKM Rover C4.

By applying the Mineral Scan mode, naturally occurring gold deposits are successfully detected, demonstrating how modern detection technology can deliver new insights even in locations that have been explored for centuries.

What This Field Test Demonstrates

Historic Gold Site Revisited: Learn why the Reed Gold Mine remains geologically relevant and how modern scanning can still reveal valuable data.
Mineral Scan in Practice: See how the Rover C4’s Mineral Scan mode is used to identify natural gold-bearing structures in real field conditions.
Detection of Natural Gold Deposits: The video shows how naturally occurring gold mineralization can be located — not artificial targets or buried objects.
Modern Technology vs. Historic Mining: Understand how advanced detectors complement traditional mining knowledge and historical records.
Real-World Validation: A practical example of how OKM detectors perform in historically documented gold regions.

This video is a clear example of how professional detection technology can be applied to geological exploration and gold prospecting. By combining historical context with modern scanning methods, the Rover C4 proves its capability to deliver actionable results — even in sites explored for generations.

Learn more about the detector used in this field test: OKM Rover C4

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