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Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the discovery can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 26 Houston, which reported on the incident.
In a surprising discovery, construction workers in Belgium stumbled upon a large amount of gold. The workers were building a new sewer under a former brewery when they made the find.
The gold is valued at $10.4 million, according to local police. This significant discovery was made during the construction of the sewer system.
Further details about the discovery can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 26 Houston , which reported on the incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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