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2004 California State Gold Panning Championships
October 2004 by Staff
One hundred eighty-one gold panners flocked into the old mining town of Foresthill on Memorial Day weekend, all with the objective of proving just how good they were. This was the Wild West all over again, and the shootout at OK Corral was nothing compared to the smoke and fire these contestants put up to determine who was the best of the best—and the best were there to compete, too.Additional articles that might interest you...
PLP Needs Our Help
March 2009
Public Lands for the People is taking on the government on behalf of miners to prevent more closures of public lands to mining and to stop excessive regulations...
Public Lands for the People is taking on the government on behalf of miners to prevent more closures of public lands to mining and to stop excessive regulations...
Glacial Gold in the Midwest
September 2010
Although the potential for fortunes to be made from the commercial mining of this rich glacial gravel conceivably exists, so far no large mining company has shown any serious interest in it.
Although the potential for fortunes to be made from the commercial mining of this rich glacial gravel conceivably exists, so far no large mining company has shown any serious interest in it.
Ask the Experts
January 2013
How do sluicing and drywashing compare in effciency?
How do sluicing and drywashing compare in effciency?
What is a Mining Right?
April 2015
A mining right is a powerful and not commonly understood concept that is all too often watered down by agency regulatory interference...
A mining right is a powerful and not commonly understood concept that is all too often watered down by agency regulatory interference...
Liberal Group Begins Push to Tax Mining in Nevada
January 2010
A Nevada liberal advocacy group is mounting a drive to get voters to back a ballot measure to collect more taxes from gold mining.
A Nevada liberal advocacy group is mounting a drive to get voters to back a ballot measure to collect more taxes from gold mining.
MMAC Update
November 2016
Within these districts, some of the roads and trails have been reopened for access, critical habitat designations have been scaled back, and a few Mining Districts were completely removed from proposed withdrawals.
Within these districts, some of the roads and trails have been reopened for access, critical habitat designations have been scaled back, and a few Mining Districts were completely removed from proposed withdrawals.
Wyoming Tops in Royalties
March 2000
Wyoming received the largest amount of revenues associated with mineral leases on federal lands within its borders last year.
Wyoming received the largest amount of revenues associated with mineral leases on federal lands within its borders last year.
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• The Guyana Highlands
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• Company Notes
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• The French Mines of El Boleo
• Looking Back
• Melman on Gold & Silver
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