Mining Technologies

The remains of an Arrastres located in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA

Arrastres

The remains of an Arrastres located in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA The search for gold has been a relentless pursuit throughout human history, driving explorers,…
My grandfathers goldpan

Gold Pans

Gold, a precious metal with captivating allure, has captured the imagination of humanity for millennia and the gold pan is vital in this endeavor. The…
Evening Star Mine, Mojave, California - 2015 Photo by James L Rathbun

Head Frames

Head Frames and Gold mining has been an integral part of human history for millennia, with its roots tracing back to ancient civilizations. Over time,…
Gold miners excavate an eroded bluff with jets of water at a placer mine in Dutch Flat, California sometime between 1857 and 1870.

Hydraulic Mining

Hydraulic gold mining, also known as hydraulicking, was a revolutionary method of extracting gold from placer deposits during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.…
Placer Miner Charles H Duffy using his gold pan in the American River to keep himself in beans...

Placer Mining

Placer mining, an ancient and time-honored method of mineral extraction, continues to captivate the world with its simplicity and effectiveness. This age-old practice involves retrieving…
Functioning Stamp mills, Goffs, CA

Stamp Mills

Functioning Stampmill, Goffs, CA The history of gold stamp mills is deeply intertwined with the story of gold mining, one of the most alluring and…
Wild Burrow photographed in Beatty, Nevada - Photo by James L Rathbun

Wild Burrow ( Equus africanus asinus )

Scattered across the south west scattered small populations of Wild Burrow ( Equus africanus asinus ) thrive in the harsh landscape. The burrow is also…