Modern Exploration

Here’s where the story picks up speed. Modern Exploration follows the era of Colombia gold discoveries that put the country on the map for international explorers: the modern mining code, the boom years that followed, and the biggest finds that changed how the world looks at Colombian ground.

What the series covers

• The modern mining code and how it opened the door to new exploration.
• The boom years, when explorers arrived in numbers and capital followed.
• The landmark discoveries, from large porphyry systems to high-grade vein districts.
• The setbacks and lessons, including projects that stalled on permits, communities or security.

Why it matters

Today’s Colombian gold stocks and copper stocks sit on the shoulders of the discoveries that came before them. Knowing how the big finds were made, and why some advanced while others didn’t, gives you a useful yardstick for judging new claims. We rely on company records, official sources and reputable reporting, and we’re clear about what’s known and what’s still debated.

For the deeper past, read From El Dorado to Empire. To bring it up to date, continue with The Last Five Years. See the rocks behind the discoveries in Geology, and find today’s operators among the Colombian mining companies we follow.