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Deadly Explosion Ruled Accidental

A federal investigation shows that the explosion that killed a 42-year-old worker at the Trapper Mine near Craig in August 1999 was an accident.

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Gold Ores of the Delamar District, Nevada


Even as late as 1906, Delamar was second only to Tonopah and Goldfield in production outshining many better known areas. Since the first discoveries, more than 700,000 ounces of gold have been produced from the mines here.

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Lluvia de Oro— A Shower of Gold Awaiting Development in the Sierra Madre—Part I


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NWMA Show


Every year the Northwest Mining Association holds an industry trade show. Many vendors are on hand, and there are many presentations given. With thousands of folks in attendance it’s not hard to get a pulse on what is happening in the mining industry.

A Modern Day Prospector’s Story


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Sierra County Gold—Part I


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Is a Gold Rush Coming to the Iron Range?


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