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That Something Extra
July 2012 by R. V. Larson
The something extra is adventure. I thank God for my gold fever. It has made so much of this adventure possible and caused my path to cross with many persons who have left fond memories indelibly imprinted in my memory.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Iola Mine Group, Montgomery County, North Carolina
January 2005
The Iola mine group is made up of four once active gold mines, the Iola, Washington, Golconda and Uwarra gold mines. Although this group of mines were some of the most productive gold mines in North Carolina for a number of years, and according to published records, some of the best managed, they had a relatively short life span for reasons unknown.
The Iola mine group is made up of four once active gold mines, the Iola, Washington, Golconda and Uwarra gold mines. Although this group of mines were some of the most productive gold mines in North Carolina for a number of years, and according to published records, some of the best managed, they had a relatively short life span for reasons unknown.
Buyer Beware! Counterfeit Metal Detectors
August 2013
When I was recently in West Africa, I got to see and play with my first, phony, Chinese knock-off metal detector.
When I was recently in West Africa, I got to see and play with my first, phony, Chinese knock-off metal detector.
Detecting in Australia's Etheridge Goldfield
October 2007
This remote goldfield covers an area of over 13,000 square miles of the Savanna Gulf country of Far North Queensland, Australia.
This remote goldfield covers an area of over 13,000 square miles of the Savanna Gulf country of Far North Queensland, Australia.
Ask the Experts
April 2014
Bad advice from Fish & Game
Bad advice from Fish & Game
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May 2016
• How small should I crush my hard rock ore?
One of the Richest Beaches Ever Mined
April 2015
Everyone has heard of the golden beach at Nome, but Nome did not have the richest beach.
Everyone has heard of the golden beach at Nome, but Nome did not have the richest beach.
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