Fool's Gold? Recreational Panning in Fairbanks

Have you been dreaming about a trip to Alaska?

Here's an excellent series about that dream trip of yours from a different perspective.
There may be a few surprises for you, not having been there.  I suggest you give it a read.

Pay Dirt or Fool's Gold? Panning in Fairbanks: To Denali and Fairbanks on the Looney Front, Part 4 | Mike Arkus:



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Placer Mining Remains Strong In The Yukon – Mining Series | Kitco News

English: A sluice box used in placer mining. Category:United States mining images (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here it is part three of the Yukon series from Kitco.  Now it's starting to get really interesting.

Placer Mining Remains Strong In The Yukon – Mining Series | Kitco News:



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Day Two of the Yukon Gold Series

Yukon River Canada

Here we are with the second part of Kitco's seven part Yukon gold series.  This one has little more meat in it, as you know, the first part was just a general introduction.

This time we actually talk to some miners and there's a few facts and figures.


The Yukon Is Waiting To Exhale - Day 2 of Week Series | Kitco News:



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