Millie's Tailings

February 2000 by Carolyn Dobbs

Annual Claim Fees Due September 3, 2013

August 2013
Because September 1 falls on a Sunday this year; and Monday, September 2, is a holiday, the BLM will accept yearly filings through September 3.

Commercial Placer Mining With Jigs

August 2010
During the upward stroke, water is pushed up through the shot layer causing it to open up and lifting the gravel particles above. The heavier particles settle faster based on Stokes law, and move down into the shot bed layer, while the lighter...

Ask The Experts - What happens to gold during flash flooding in dry areas?

September 2017

Las Médulas—The Gem of the Roman Gold Mines

July 2018

This mine was a real wonder of engineering, and the water supply and drifts had to be carefully managed to keep it in operation. In fact, it didn’t close due to lack of gold, but instead closed with the fall of the Roman Empire.

Cal-Gold Closes Shop After 30 Years

September 2007
“It is with great sadness that after more than 30 years in business in Pasedena, Cal-Gold will close its doors,”

Oregon Dredgers Receive Threats From Environmentalists

June 2004
Oregon dredgers have been receiving notices of intent to sue for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) from the Northwest Environmental Defense Center (NEDC).

Legislative and Regulatory Update

August 2011
• California suction dredging
• House shows support for public land use

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