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We’ve highlighted lots of gold nugget collections over the years… quite frankly I’m surprised that I let this one slip my mind. In fact, this is one of the best gold nugget displays on Earth. Of course, I’m talking about the natural gold display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. California Gold Rush Nuggets […]
The Bunker Hill Mine is renowned for its impressive base metal and silver reserves. It is situated in Kellogg, Idaho, within the Coeur d’Alene Mining District of Shoshone County. The primary entry point is the 10,000-foot-long Kellogg Tunnel, which is located 2,400 feet above sea level. The tunnel provides access to the deposits located beneath […]
Washington was one of the states to get attention from the early gold miners. While gold has been known to occur here since the earliest days of the gold rush to the West, much richer deposits were exploited first. Eventually, the miners and prospectors would arrive in Washington to discover that there was fairly abundant […]
Cobalt may have been referred to as goblin (due to its toxic effects when the ore was smelted) by the early miners in Saxony back in the sixteenth-century, but today it represents the epitome of cutting-edge technology. Unlike its ancient use in artifacts and textiles as a blue dye, today cobalt is an important constituent […]
Sacramento, the state capital of California may not stand out instantly in mining circles but surrounding areas are firmly embedded in the history of gold mining, not to mention its closeness to the Sierra Nevada Mother Lode. About 45 miles northeast of Sacramento lies Coloma, the location where in 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold […]
The area near Lake Mead in Southern Nevada has distinguished itself as a reservoir of gold and was once the site of a sustained gold rush in the 1800s. This region has a variety of sites that have produced gold as well as other minerals. In fact, beneath Lake Mead (formed by the waters from […]
The arid state of Baja California Sur has a tremendous, although contentious, history of mining activity. A peninsula spanning 55,000 square miles, it separates the Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of California. Like a spear driven through the waters, it has approximately 1,800 miles of coastline and around 65 islands. This peninsula, though isolated on […]
Gold is one of the safest, yet most prosperous investments that can withstand the test of time. History has shown us its power to transform barren and desolate areas to bustling centers of commercial activity. One such area that serves as a modern-day example is the state of Colorado. Its massive development in the 19th […]
The Llano River, located in Llano County Texas, takes its name from llano, the Spanish word for “flat” or “smooth”. However, the county isn’t the only thing that shares its name. Llanite, a rare type of brown rhyolite porphyry, is named after Llano because it’s the only place in the world where this mineral can […]
California is known all over the world for its rich mineral history and the plentiful gold rushes that led to its development over the years. It’s no wonder that the Smith River has become a hotbed for gold prospectors. This article outlines the history of gold activity on the pristine emerald waters of this river […]
1. Hog Mountain District Hog Mountains was one of Alabama’s most important mining areas in regards to total gold production. Much of the mining here was done through cyanide leaching, but the drainages that flow off the mountain will often turn up some descent gold. Dig down to bedrock and pan the gravel. […]
Whether it’s the roar of a rushing waterfall, the glimmer of gold in a stream, or a gentle breeze of fresh air, nature has a million gifts for humanity to behold. One such naturally occurring wonder is obsidian, a natural glass that has been used throughout the entirety of human history. Obsidian is formed when […]
Everyone may understand the value of gold regardless of where it was mined, but for the British royal family no gold from around the world is comparable to what is found in Wales. Only Welsh gold is considered special enough to be used in Royal wedding rings, making it some of the most valuable gold […]
The Russian writer Maxim Gorki may have described Siberia as a land of “death and chains,” but this vast region that runs from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, has never deterred gold seekers. It’s one of the coldest places on earth and has some of the harshest terrain anywhere but its riches draw […]
Saddle Mountains is a 30-mile long anticline ridge located in Mattawa, central Washington. The remote rocky hills are covered only by wild sagebrush and sparse blue wheatgrass. Rising at 2700 feet, the mountains overlook the vast desert countryside and the last few miles of free-flowing beautiful Columbia River. Lying on top of these rugged hills […]
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