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 […]
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The Saddle Ridge Hoard – $10 Million Dollar Gold Treasure Found
Who doesn’t wish to be rich overnight by discovering a treasure buried in the ground or by receiving a huge inheritance from a long lost relative? Stories such as these are incredibly fascinating as the very thought of becoming rich instantly is very tempting. Most of the times, however, these are merely stories and legends. […]