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The Grubstake Gulch Placers, Alaska
January 2006 by Ron Wendt
I’m not sure if it was the cold, clear, pure drinking waters of Grubstake Gulch and Willow Creek that have drawn me over the years, or the flat nuggets of gold I have dug out now and then. Since about 1973, I’ve extensively prospected up...
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Lighting the Way Underground 1860-1940s
December 1999
Man has toiled for thousands of years underground to unlock the treasures that Mother Earth has buried just beyond view. A source of light was of the utmost importance to the miner and many developments evolved through the passage of time.
Man has toiled for thousands of years underground to unlock the treasures that Mother Earth has buried just beyond view. A source of light was of the utmost importance to the miner and many developments evolved through the passage of time.
Pumping Water With Solar Power
March 2019
Solar energy can be used for any size placer or hard rock mining operation. It is most practical for small and longer-term operations provided your mine is not located in a dense forest.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
October 2015
• Anti-dredging bill SB 637 passes
• Anti-dredging bill SB 637 passes
Our Readers Say
May 2003
• "...writing from Kuwait..."
• "...invaluable tools..."
• "Longtime prospector."
• "...writing from Kuwait..."
• "...invaluable tools..."
• "Longtime prospector."
Legislative and Regulatory Update
July 2003
• USFS Draft Reclamation Bond Guide needs your comments
• Colorado seeks ownership of rights of way
• Comments needed for Sierra Nevada EIS
• Roadless rule to stand, with a few changes
• USFS Draft Reclamation Bond Guide needs your comments
• Colorado seeks ownership of rights of way
• Comments needed for Sierra Nevada EIS
• Roadless rule to stand, with a few changes
SB 838 and the Future of Mining in Oregon
February 2014
The verbage is SB 838 is vague and ambiguous to say the least. As a result, there is quite a bit of misinformation floating around the rumor mills.
The verbage is SB 838 is vague and ambiguous to say the least. As a result, there is quite a bit of misinformation floating around the rumor mills.
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