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The Goodnews Bay Platinum Fields
December 2006 by Ron Wendt

Picks & Pans: Mining in Ghana

Charcoal Crucible Recipe
...using charcoal briquettes (and no starter fluid) and a few other easily attainable ingredients.
Guest Editorial—Sentaor Craig of Idaho Looking Into MSHA Complaints

How To File A Mining Claim
Filing claims is actually quite easy, though there are a number of pitfalls that you should watch out for. Over the years, I have made just about every mistake you can with a mining claim, and have learned a few things to watch out for along the way.
The Stonewall Jackson Mine, San Diego County, California
For obvious reasons southern California is not known historically for its gold mines. Gold production was concentrated heavily in the Sierra Nevada foothills in the northern part of the state. However, the high mountainous region of eastern San Diego County was the site of a number of productive hardrock gold mines, notably in the late 19th century.
Recluse Died with $7 Million in Gold
A Carson City recluse whose body was found in his home at least a month after he died left only $200 in his bank account.
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