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Life in the Alaska Gold Rush
July 2007 by Frank Lorey III
The discovery of gold in the Klondike in August 1896 brought a rush that became a bonanza for a few, and hardship and disaster for many. The remoteness of the discovery site, and the extremely harsh climate made the effort to recover gold foolhardy for all but the most prepared.California State & National Gold Panning Championships
By the end of the day Sunday there were a lot of tired panners! By then they could have panned more than 14 times to make it to the end. This was not a picnic!
The Bawl Mill
This missive is making the rounds on the Internet. Author unknown, but must be a miner, builder, or lumber worker...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• This is a friendly reminder
• Homebuilders’ case may help miners
• “Ecological resources must be protected…”
California State Gold Panning Championship Results
This year the State Gold Panning Championships were held August 24-27, at the California State Fair, sponsored by the Motherlode Goldhounds and Cal Expo.
PLP Update
Public Lands for the People (PLP) has come up with a guide for miners and prospectors that they believe will alleviate many of the problems faced when operating on public lands managed by the US Forest Service.
From Vietnam to Wedding Bands
It’s a common symptom of gold fever for miners to be very hesitant to let go of gold they’ve found or even have it made into jewelry. I confess, I suffer from the same incurable disease!
The Bawl Mill
• Red tape at its finest...
• With the stroke of a pen
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• The Basics of Small-Scale Heap Leaching with Cyanide Part I—History, Suitablility and Permitting
• Oregon Suction Dredge Permit Update
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• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Looking Back