The great state of Alaska has a very illustrious gold mining history. The Klondike Gold Rush was one of the largest and most famous gold rushes in American history. It was also the last great gold rush in America, bringing hundreds of thousands of hopeful miners north in search of wealth. However, what many people […]
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The Platinum Mining Dredges of Good News Bay, Alaska
The mining activities have over the years influenced many regions when it comes to economic developments. Alaska is certainly no exception where mining is concerned. In fact, mining was the main driving force that helped started growth to the state. Alaska houses one of the remote areas where some mining activities take place on Earth. […]
One of Alaska’s Greatest Living Treasures – Gold Dredge Number 8
Gold Dredge Number 8 is a popular tourist destination in the Fairbanks area of Alaska. The site has a lot of historical significance when considering the gold mining history in Alaska as a whole, as it was the site of one of Alaska’s richest gold rushes. Each year the dredge attracts thousands of visitors who […]
SS Islander – Ship Carrying Millions in Gold Discovered off the Alaskan Coast
The SS islander was the most luxurious ship in operation by the Canadian-Pacific Navigation Company during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Because of its stature, the ship was used by gold miner investor, bankers and other rich men involved in the gold mining at the time. It often ferried gold from the mines […]
Alaskan Gold – Historic Mining in the Heart of Juneau
The Silver Bow Basin area outside of Juneau was once a highly sought after mining area, with many placer mines developing in the late 19th century. Today there are still a few remnants remaining and many eager gold prospectors have found the area great for prospecting. In this article, we will look a little deeper […]
Nome, Alaska – Mining on the Richest Beach on Earth
Alaska’s Largest Gold Nugget Discovered
Alaska’s Mining Country: The Land of Big Gold!
There have been some huge gold nuggets found in Alaska. It is one of the most remote mining regions on Earth, and it still holds great potential for gold mining. There are vast unexcavated areas containing rich gold veins and ores remain unexplored which when opened up could push the mining operations well into the […]