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The Golden Highway—El Dorado County
August 2004 by Frank Lorey III
Continuing northward and crossing the Consumnes River along California’s famed Highway 49, the “Golden Highway” leads through the heart of the Mother Lode countryto El Dorado County. This is where the Gold Rush began...Additional articles that might interest you...
Breaking Rock the Old School Way
June 2013
Prospectors have many reasons why they might want to break rocks. These include dividing up a specimen too large to carry.
Prospectors have many reasons why they might want to break rocks. These include dividing up a specimen too large to carry.
The Patch
November 2000
I used to hunt and fish all the time. Since discovering nugget-shooting three years ago, I haven't wet a hook or even looked at a hunting proclamation.
I used to hunt and fish all the time. Since discovering nugget-shooting three years ago, I haven't wet a hook or even looked at a hunting proclamation.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
April 2015
• Positive bill passes House
• Anti-mining bill dies in Washington State
• Positive bill passes House
• Anti-mining bill dies in Washington State
Siskiyou National Forest Update
July 2002
For the past two years, miners in southwest Oregon have been bombarded by one attack on mining after another.
For the past two years, miners in southwest Oregon have been bombarded by one attack on mining after another.
Exploring La Trinidad Mine
January 2008
This was a trail for a mountain goat. It was wide enough for a person to travel, clear enough except for lots of broken shale, but steep, really steep. I was beginning to question my sanity as the eight of us dropped almost 1,200 feet down the mountainside in order to locate La Trinidad Mine. Just as it seemed we might have missed it, there it was in all its glory.
This was a trail for a mountain goat. It was wide enough for a person to travel, clear enough except for lots of broken shale, but steep, really steep. I was beginning to question my sanity as the eight of us dropped almost 1,200 feet down the mountainside in order to locate La Trinidad Mine. Just as it seemed we might have missed it, there it was in all its glory.
A Trip Down the Yukon River
April 2013
My girlfriend Beth and I decided to take our canoe down the Yukon and do some gold dredging...
My girlfriend Beth and I decided to take our canoe down the Yukon and do some gold dredging...
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
October 2005
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The Bawl Mill
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• Gold in Utah Laccoliths
• Where Do I Begin?
• Looking Back
• Mine President Seeks Opinions From Peers
• Over The Divide
• Picks & Pans: Miner Finds Heart of Gold
• Company Notes
• Canadian Arrow Tries Different Approach
• Greenstone
• Experts Forecast Rising Prices for Gold, Silver
• A Few Reminders About Fraud
• Mining: Doing it Right the First Time
• Prospectors & Treasure Hunters Find Gems
• Melman on Gold & Silver
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