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Remote Mining Camps of Yuma County

The remote desert of southwestern Arizona was an attraction only because of the gold and other minerals that were found there. Certainly the weather was not a draw! The early mining days were tough—the mines were a long way from supplies, and hostile Indians made travel in the area extremely dangerous.

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Mongolia Tax May Chase Off Investment


The gold and copper deposits at Oyu Tolgoi, or “Turquoise Hill,” are among the largest ever found and could give impoverished Mongolia its biggest boost since it abandoned communism 15 years ago—if the Mongolians can figure out how to profit from it.

Hardrock in Downieville


A recent weekend trip found us leaving the Grass Valley, California area to meet up with some friends in Downieville.

Picks & Pans: Lost Below


The year was 1956. The place was a silver mine in Silverado Canyon, California. To familiarize you with the area, Silverado Canyon is located in Southern California near El Toro Marine Base, which is located near Majeska Peak.

Hecla Fights Bad Actor Label in Montana


Environmental groups last year urged Montana regulators to impose the bad actor designation, and now are seeking to intervene in the case.

Legislative and Regulatory Update


• Forest Service proposes next step in Agenda 21
• 9th Circuit deals blow to small miners

The Search for Specimen (Pocket) Gold in the California Mother Lode


Any good miner can drift along a vein to find concentrations of gold if it is there, using good eyes and panning.

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