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22 lip 2020 · Learn about gold, geology, California history, contemporary issues and the specifics of the Original Sixteen to One mining company. Participate directly with us through: GOLD SALES
- History and Geology of the Sixteen to One Mine
The “Sixteen” was the last sustained commercial lode-gold...
- Tours - Original 16 to 1 Mine
Established in 1896, the Sixteen to One Mine is a unique...
- History and Geology of the Sixteen to One Mine
The “Sixteen” was the last sustained commercial lode-gold mining operation in California; Alleghany was the last California community where the economy was based chiefly on gold mining. At the present time there are only a few intermittent prospecting operations in the district.
Established in 1896, the Sixteen to One Mine is a unique “pocket” mine where gold is found in highly concentrated deposits within the quartz vein. The mine has produced over 1 million ounces of gold and is famous for its quartz and gold gemstone sought by jewelers. Underground Excursion: Three hour tour begins at the Museum where you will ...
2 cze 2013 · California’s Sixteen to One has been producing gold for over one hundreds years. More than one million troy ounces of gold have been mined from its tunnels. (A historical marker located in Alleghany in Sierra County, California.)
A little pictorial tour of the underground workings of the 16 to 1 Gold Mine in Alleghany California. Then there are some gold nugget pictures of gold from the area.
Oriental Mine (Alta Mine), 16 to 1 Mine (Sixteen-to-One Mine; Original Sixteen-to-One Mine), Alleghany, Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District), Sierra Co., California, USA
1 lip 2018 · The 16 to 1 Mine is one of the big boys on the block. Originally producing over one million ounces of gold the 16 to 1 is one of the most famous mines in the Mother Lode. One of very few hard rock lode mines still operating.
