Gold prospecting in the mountains � is one of the most common types of prospecting around the world because mountains often contain rocks rich in precious metals, especially gold found inside quartz veins or in old metamorphic rocks. Here’s a simple and detailed explanation of the mountain prospecting process: � First: Where gold is found in mountains Gold is usually found in: • White quartz veins (marl) within hard rocks. • Metamorphic rocks such as schist and greenstone. • Mountain riverbeds,