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The Bawl Mill
February 2020 by Staff
- Australia foretells a future with fewer immigrants
- Former mayor is on his "United Way" to prison
- Caught on tape
The Bawl Mill
• Employee takes 15-year vacation
• Congratulations! Nevermind...
Hardrock in Downieville
A recent weekend trip found us leaving the Grass Valley, California area to meet up with some friends in Downieville.
Detecting in the Outback

Proposed 100-Mile Road in the Yentna Mining District
A proposed 100-mile road will open up and revitalize the historic Yentna Mining District in Alaska, opening up new areas and opportunities for all in the area.
California State Gold Panning Championships
It took two days to determine the best of the best, and it was a fight to the end.
Hard Rock 101: Breaking Rock—Part I
What do you do when you’ve located a promising deposit of gold or gemstones, but it’s trapped in solid rock?
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