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61California Gold Rush — The California Gold Rush (1848 ndash;1855) began on January 24, 1848, when gold was discovered by James Marshall at Sutter s Mill in Coloma, California. [E] vents from January 1848 through December 1855 [are] generally acknowledged as the Gold… …
62Dolaucothi Gold Mines — The Dolaucothi Gold Mines (grid reference SN662403), also known as the Ogofau Gold Mine, are Roman surface and deep mines located in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The gold mines are located within the… …
63METALS AND MINING — In the Bible Six metals are mentioned in the Bible and in many passages they are listed in the same order: gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and lead. Antimony is also mentioned. The metals are referred to in various contexts, including methods of …
64Placer mining — (pronounced plass er ) refers to the mining of alluvial deposits for minerals. This may be done by open pit (also called open cast mining) or by various forms of tunneling into ancient riverbeds. Excavation may be accomplished using water… …
65Hydraulic mining — Hydraulic mining, or hydraulicking, is a form of mining that employs water to dislodge rock material or move sediment. Previously, the use of a large volume of water had been developed by the Romans to remove overburden and then gold bearing… …
66Cortez Gold Mine — Cortez Gold Mine …
67North Bloomfield Mining and Gravel Company — California Historical Landmark  #852 …
68Mount Baker Gold Rush — The Mount Baker Gold Rush (1897 to mid 1920 s) occurred in Whatcom County, Washington, United States, upon the discovery of the Lone Jack Mine. The Mount Baker area was flooded with prospectors which led to the staking of many claims both… …
69General Mining Act of 1872 — The General Mining Act of 1872 is a United States federal law that authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals, such as gold, platinum, and silver, on federal public lands. This law, approved on May 10, 1872, codified the… …
70Barrick Gold — Infobox Company company name = Barrick Gold company company type = Public (tsx|ABX) (nyse|ABX) genre = foundation = 1983 founder = Peter Munk location city = Toronto location country = flagicon|CAN Canada key people = Peter Munk, Founder Chairman …
