History & Geology
The Oquirrh Mountains, Utah
July 2013 by Bill Rich
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Understanding Rock Formations: Petrology for Prospectors
There are times when being able to recognize a type of rock can make you a much more successful prospector.
Reese River Silver Mining District, Nevada
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The Long Road to Gold Point, Nevada
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Detecting for Gold in Australia—The Kimberley Trip
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The History of Mining Claims
Congress decided that if they shared the riches of our lands with the people, we would colonize and expand the states at a much faster pace, thus the birth of public lands and mining claims in America.
Gold in the San Francisco District Oatman, Mohave County, Arizona
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Las Médulas—The Gem of the Roman Gold Mines
This mine was a real wonder of engineering, and the water supply and drifts had to be carefully managed to keep it in operation. In fact, it didn’t close due to lack of gold, but instead closed with the fall of the Roman Empire.
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