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Gold Deposits of North Carolina
February 2008 by Chris Ralph
North Carolina was the site of the first well documented discovery of gold in the United States, which occurred in 1799. Not many years later, when the importance of this find was realized, gold miners came to seek their fortunes.Additional articles that might interest you...
Which Specific Gravity Test Works Best?
August 2011
Have you ever wondered how accurate specific gravity tests are in determining the amount of gold in a specimen?

Countries Want More Concessions From Miners
September 2006
Bulgaria has followed the recent moves of Mongolia and Venezuela, demanding renegotiation of existing agreements and more concessions from mining companies.
Bulgaria has followed the recent moves of Mongolia and Venezuela, demanding renegotiation of existing agreements and more concessions from mining companies.
The Bawl Mill
June 2020
• China pays American professors to play for both sides
• Odd times we live in
National Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Five
August 2005
Ceremonies for the induction of five mining industry pioneers into the National Mining Hall of Fame will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Museum Convention Center in Leadville.
Ceremonies for the induction of five mining industry pioneers into the National Mining Hall of Fame will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Museum Convention Center in Leadville.
Mining Stocks—Things to Consider Before You Invest
March 2007
With the strong gold and silver prices we have had for the last couple years, exploration for gold and silver is on the rise around the world. Junior (smaller) exploration firms are out sampling, trenching and drilling their properties.

Bedrock
March 2014
I am going to break bedrock down a bit and explain my view of the varying scenarios I come across in the field.

US v. Donald Eno—IBLA Rules in Favor of Miner
May 2007
Don Eno, a long-time member and supporter of Public Lands for the People, won his case in front of the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), defeating the Forest Service’s attempt to prevent him from mining on his placer claim.
Don Eno, a long-time member and supporter of Public Lands for the People, won his case in front of the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), defeating the Forest Service’s attempt to prevent him from mining on his placer claim.
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