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Maintaining Your Mining Claim

January 14, 2020

Now that you are armed with the knowledge on staking a mining claim, filing the important documents...

Staking a Mining Claim

December 09, 2019

Paperwork? Claim Jumping? Who knew staking a claim had so much to it...

Beware of Fool’s Gold

December 08, 2019

Fool’s gold is a gold-colored mineral that is often mistaken for the real thing. Many unsuspecting

Gold in Ancient Egypt

December 07, 2019

What techniques did ancient Egyptians use to mine gold without modern tools? How did they view Gold in their society?

Ask Felix: What's the Difference Between an Ounce and a Troy Ounce?

November 08, 2019

The troy ounce is heavier by about 9%. Thus it takes 1.09 regular ounces to make a troy ounce. This is a very important distinction when buying or selling gold! The price of gold is always quoted in troy ounces.

Antique Gold Dredge No. 8

November 07, 2019

No. 8 operated between the years of 1928 and 1959. In all that time it only moved 4.5 miles, but recovered 7.5 million ounces of gold.

Loaded for Bear--How to Protect Yourself

November 05, 2019

First of all, let’s get something straight. You have a far greater chance of dying from a wasp sting or from a lightning strike than from a bear attack. Yes, Alaska is bear country, bear attacks happen, but they are extremely rare.

Willow Creek Mining District

October 03, 2019

Over 500,000 ounces of gold have been produced from the district. The first mill in the area started operating in 1908. It was called Independence Mine.

Alaska's First Big Gold Rush

October 03, 2019

Juneau – Alaska’s capital since 1906. Here would boast Alaska’s First big Gold Rush.

Double Case Winner

October 03, 2019

Meet Jay Fedorenko, winner of The Motherlode Case in Felix's recent Double Case Giveaway.

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