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This article is about the technology in Age of Empires II. For the technology in Age of Empires, see Gold Mining (Age of Empires). |
Gold Mining is a technology in Age of Empires II that can be researched at the Mining Camp or Mule Cart once the Feudal Age is reached. Once researched, it allows Villagers to gather gold 15% faster.
Gold Shaft Mining is the further upgrade of this technology.
Civilization bonuses[]
Armenians: Gold Mining is 40% more effective.- Bohemians: Gold Mining is free.
- Burgundians: Can research Gold Mining in the Dark Age. Gold Mining costs -33% food.
- Chinese: Gold Mining is 5%/10%/15% cheaper in the Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age.
- Spanish: Receive 20 gold after researching Gold Mining.
- Vietnamese: Researching Gold Mining is 100% faster and costs no wood.
Team bonuses[]
- Portuguese: Researching Gold Mining is 25% faster.
Changelog[]
The African Kingdoms[]
- Malians: Gold Mining is free.
Rise of the Rajas[]
- Vietnamese: Gold Mining costs the regular price.
Definitive Edition[]
- Vietnamese: With update 35584, Gold Mining costs no wood.
- Portuguese: With update 42848, all technologies are researched 30% faster.
Lords of the West[]
- Burgundians: With update 47820, Gold Mining costs -50 food.
Dawn of the Dukes[]
- Malians: with update 51737, Gold Mining is no longer free.
Dynasties of India[]
- Burgundians: With update 66692, Gold Mining costs -40% food. With update 78174, Gold Mining costs -33% food.
Return of Rome[]
- Vietnamese: With update 87863, researching Gold Mining is 100% faster.
History[]
| “ | The search for gold and silver since ancient and even prehistoric times meant that by the Dark Ages there was little of these precious metals to be found on the surface. To find more, it had to be mined from underground. The technology of gold prospecting and gold mining advanced during the early part of the Middle Ages, driven by the need for currency and demand for jewelry. | ” |
