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 [...]

Recent Bumpersticker: Gold Prospectors Association of America

Not much on the blog, but loyal followers if the worn bumper sticker with GPAA, which stands for Gold Prospectors Association of America, was any indication.

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The Lost Dutchman’s Mining Association

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The Lost Dutchman’s Mining Association was founded by George, Wilma, Perry and Tom Massie in 1976 to provide places where men, women and their families could meet, prospect and mine for gold. Beginning with one historic gold property, Italian Bar in California’s Mother Lode, the LDMA now has an ever [...]