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Silver Bonanza in the Sierra Madre: The Glorious Past of Batopilas—Part II
November 2007 by Steve Wilson
John Kyrk was a prospector who appeared in Batopilas about 1863. Little is known about him, but he had the foresight to pick a mine just 59 yards north of the San Miguel property, and dug a tunnel that ran parallel with the San Miguel in the same mountain, cutting the same veins.Additional articles that might interest you...
Mining Camp Adventures—The Collinsville-Twin Creek Goldfields
March 2002
Collinsville had been the scene of several small gold stampedes. The golden paystreaks had paid well here at times, with two main creeks producing most of the gold, including a 19 ounce nugget found on nearby Mills Creek, which flowed 100 yards away from the main camp.
Collinsville had been the scene of several small gold stampedes. The golden paystreaks had paid well here at times, with two main creeks producing most of the gold, including a 19 ounce nugget found on nearby Mills Creek, which flowed 100 yards away from the main camp.
Gold Prospecting: For Better or Worse--It Was A Dark and Overcast Night
October 2018
With one outstretched hand grasping the bottle and the other waving at air, I moved forward feeling for the tent. No tent. No tree.
Aviators Carry Gold Coins
June 1999
According to the article, a U.S. military spokesman said that gold coins have, at various times, been part of official U.S. military survival packs since the Vietnam War.
According to the article, a U.S. military spokesman said that gold coins have, at various times, been part of official U.S. military survival packs since the Vietnam War.
The Bawl Mill
September 2007
• Homeowner decides it’s time for change...
• Money for nothing...
• Representatives bring home the bacon...again
• Two cents for your thoughts
• Homeowner decides it’s time for change...
• Money for nothing...
• Representatives bring home the bacon...again
• Two cents for your thoughts
Cashing In Your Gold: Working With A Refiner
September 2008
Many miners who have hoarded their gold for years are now tempted by higher prices. Several friends with multiple pound nugget collections have sold them recently for cash.
Many miners who have hoarded their gold for years are now tempted by higher prices. Several friends with multiple pound nugget collections have sold them recently for cash.
Government Says New Mine Will Benefit Bears
November 2006
Grizzly bears stand to benefit if a copper and silver mine is developed beneath Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, the US Fish and Wildlife Service said in a rewritten opinion.
Grizzly bears stand to benefit if a copper and silver mine is developed beneath Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, the US Fish and Wildlife Service said in a rewritten opinion.
The Bawl Mill
October 2004
• House members "earn" another raise
• So how much is the national debt?
• House members "earn" another raise
• So how much is the national debt?
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