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The Swift Shore Mine 1862—Present
March 2001 by Don Robinson
Michigan Bluff is an old mining town dating back to the 1850s. It is located in Placer County, about 25 miles northeast of Auburn, just past the town of Foresthill. It sits on the very edge of a mountain, with the Middle Fork of the American River flowing about 1200 feet lower at the bottom of the canyon.Additional articles that might interest you...
Scams, Scammers and Schemes
December 2012
Gold mining has received many black eyes from many scams, scammers and schemes throughout the years. Unscrupulous scammers have swindled naive people for millions of dollars in the past and will, no doubt, continue into the future.
Gold mining has received many black eyes from many scams, scammers and schemes throughout the years. Unscrupulous scammers have swindled naive people for millions of dollars in the past and will, no doubt, continue into the future.
Over The Divide—Merwin (Merv) H. Hemp
November 2004
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our long time members and tireless workers, Merwin H. Hemp.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our long time members and tireless workers, Merwin H. Hemp.
Mining Restrictions Lifted in Southwest Alaska
January 2008
Mining restrictions will be lifted on about 1 million acres of federal land in southwest Alaska, officials have announced.
Mining restrictions will be lifted on about 1 million acres of federal land in southwest Alaska, officials have announced.
Mining Stock Quotes & Mineral and Metal Prices
August 2011
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
August 2002
Our Readers Say
April 2015
Then I had one of my worst experiences as a prospector when I visited the US Forest Service office for this area.
The Bawl Mill
January 2007
• Take the money and run...
• Blame it on the kid
• A cheap dinner date...
• For the couple who has everything...
• Take the money and run...
• Blame it on the kid
• A cheap dinner date...
• For the couple who has everything...
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