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California State Gold Panning Championships
October 2011 by Staff
This was a tough task and it required really fast speed and perfect gold recovery, with 210 gold panners competing to advance.Additional articles that might interest you...
Fabulous Florence—The Golden Town of Idaho
May 2012
In September 1861, on a round-about prospecting journey homeward, five California gold miners discovered gold in the area now called Florence. While watering the horses, one of the men noticed a golden color on a piece of slate bedrock in the stream...
In September 1861, on a round-about prospecting journey homeward, five California gold miners discovered gold in the area now called Florence. While watering the horses, one of the men noticed a golden color on a piece of slate bedrock in the stream...
Nevada Gold Production Up Despite Lower Prices
May 2001
Despite lower prices, Nevada gold production increased slightly last year and the state continues to produce about three-fourths of the nation’s gold.
Despite lower prices, Nevada gold production increased slightly last year and the state continues to produce about three-fourths of the nation’s gold.
Death Valley Find is Apparent Hoax
March 1999
Jerry Freeman became an instant celebrity in January by announcing the discovery of a 149-year-old trunk belonging to a band of Gold Rush settlers he's obsessively researched for more than a decade.
Jerry Freeman became an instant celebrity in January by announcing the discovery of a 149-year-old trunk belonging to a band of Gold Rush settlers he's obsessively researched for more than a decade.
Ask the Experts
January 2015
• Should I introduce mercury in the centrifugal bowl to aid gold recovery?
• Should I introduce mercury in the centrifugal bowl to aid gold recovery?
No Mining / Logging on 40 Million Acres
November 1999
Roadless areas in 35 states would be affected under the plan.
Roadless areas in 35 states would be affected under the plan.
Is There A Gold Shortage?
October 2008
Coin and bullion dealers confirmed in mid-August that the US Mint was refusing orders from dealers.
Coin and bullion dealers confirmed in mid-August that the US Mint was refusing orders from dealers.
Ask the Experts: Recommended Reading—Part II
March 2004
We asked several writers and professionals to recommend their favorite books or publications that they thought would benefit prospectors and miners. Each recommendation is followed by a rating of beginner, intermediate, or advanced prospector or miner, or a rating of “general” (for all levels).
We asked several writers and professionals to recommend their favorite books or publications that they thought would benefit prospectors and miners. Each recommendation is followed by a rating of beginner, intermediate, or advanced prospector or miner, or a rating of “general” (for all levels).
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