Malheur County targeted for gold, uranium mines

Reposted from The Oregonian

Andrew Bentz and Andy Gaudielle of Calico Resources USA stand atop an estimated 425,000 ounces of gold in the bowels of Grassy Mountain south of Vale. The company hopes to win over environmentalists and get permission to sink mine shafts into the mountain to claim the rich lode, which geologists [...]

Prices, potential spark surge of interest in Alaska gold

 

By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Published: Nov 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM PST

 

A Coastal Helicopters flight lands at a mining site near the terminus of the Herbert Glacier in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Interest in gold mining in Alaska has surged, buoyed by high gold prices and the lure of [...]

Prospector Scours Sidewalks for Precious Bits

Where in the world is the oddest place I have heard of recently for gold prospecting? The sidewalks of New York. This guy from Queens has discovered enough bits of diamonds, rubies, platinum and gold, on the gritty sidewalks of Midtown’s Diamond District to make a living.

“The streets of 47th Street are literally paved [...]