Argonaut Mining Company 1893 1942 registered as California Historical Landmark #786 Golden Fleece Tunnel Westville Golden Fleece Mining & Milling Co Iron Mountain Mine Redding Kennedy Mine Jackson 1886 1942 South of Sutter Gold Mine Locarno Mine
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Get PriceKeystone Mine The Keystone Mine was a significant contributor to gold production in the Mother Lode producing $24 000 000 in gold to a depth of 2680′ from 1851 until it s close… 0 Mother Lode Central October 21 2024
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