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The Greenhorn
August 2002 by Bob Schlosser
I wanted to become part of the romance of Colorado—to become part of the romance of mining in those majestic mountains. The path ahead of me was much rougher than I anticipated.Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
Conrey Dredge No. 4—Part II
These were the men who periodically picked up the gold amalgam from the tables and sluices in the dredge, processed it, and transported the gold ingots to the railroad express office in Alder. Their trustworthiness must have commanded a prominent wage.
The Bawl Mill
• The Forest Service worker who cried “wolf”
• Out of commission
Detector Prospecting Accessories
One of the first things to consider but that many people ignore is ergonomics. Prospecting for gold can involve long hours, often for days or weeks on end.Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
East Coast Dredger Heads West - Part II
I wandered back across the river, wading through the rapids and slipping at least three more times. I couldn’t believe how slick these rocks were! Once on the other side, I sat down for a few moments to review my plan of attack and lick my wounds.
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The Bawl Mill
• Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Raises Harassment of Miners to a New Level
• Oregon Miners File Suit Against Fisheries Service
• BLM Land Swap Deal Raises Eyebrows
• Gold in Nevada
• Striking Gold
• The Bombarded 38' Parallel
• Picks & Pans: The Trophy Hunt
• Corner Country Gold
• Something to Consider When You Go Dredging
• Western Mining Artifact Collectors Show
• Rattlesnakes
• The Gold Hill and Iowa Mine 1895-1938
• Looking Back
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
