Park rangers battle Australians seeking rare earth minerals in old Mojave gold mine
The National Park Service and an Australian company are at odds over an old Mojave Desert gold mine, where the company is seeking to extract rare earth minerals.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
A cluster of Old West-style wooden buildings line the quiet ... Randsburg holds a special place in gold mining lore as the ...
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Archaeologists Discovered a 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Gold Mine—and Another World Around It
Recently, archaeologists unearthed a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mining camp in the Sukari Mountains. Crews found evidence of ancient gold mining, processing, and purification. The archaeological ...
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Whitsundays Dittmer gold mine revival sparks environmental concerns
Exploration works by Ballymore Resources at the Dittmer mine have found a significant lode of gold. Some nearby residents support the mine reopening, while others are calling for a more rigorous ...