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Brighter Days Ahead Reports Nevada Mining Association
October 2003 by Associated Press
A new report predicts brighter days for mining in Nevada if the price of gold maintains at current levels.
Central Coast Ranges
A series of coastal ranges, separated by narrow valleys, characterize coastal California south of Monterey. The mountains rise to 5,800 feet in elevation, with annual rainfall varying from 12 to 64 inches, depending on elevation and exposure.
Big Rock Gold
Fran, and I had made a practice of turning big boulders in gold producing areas to find some great rewards. Sometimes it was slow and frustrating, but in the end “We got the gold!”
GPS Speeds Filing of Claims in Alaska
Alaska Governor Tony Knowles signed a bill making several beneficial changes to Alaska mining claim location law.
Out of the Ashes—New Access to Gold
As I arrived at my detecting location, I got all my gear and headed up the trail. I had to stop and take in the devastation all around me.
California Suction Dredging Update
There are two separate issues threatening suction dredging in California.
Working the Belmont Mine Butte, Montana—1953
Waiting to go underground in the Belmont Mine in Butte, Montana, I hoped that I didn’t look like a green college kid. I enjoyed watching the ropes run through the sheaves at the top of the head frame as the shaft crew was busy changing over...
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