CA Mines
The World's Only Public Diamond Mine – Crater of Diamonds
The World's Only Public Diamond Mine – Crater of Diamonds Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place on earth where anyone and everyone can mine for diamonds. This unlikely location has produced a number of the most precious gems ever discovered. This State Park has attracted a devoted community of rock hounds. #Diamonds…
Read MoreInyo County Mines – California – Gold Rush Expeditions – 2013
Inyo County Mines – California – Gold Rush Expeditions – 2013 This is a pilot type peice, used as we are defining the style and personality of our new series. This will not only give insight into what GRE does, but also give a bit about the mines that come up for sale, offering first…
Read MoreAbandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains
Abandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains The history of mining in California’s El Paso Mountains begins in 1893, when placer gold was discovered in Goler Canyon. Dozens of prospectors began searching the nearby dry gulches for placer gold, while others combed the hillsides looking for veins carrying precious metals. Small deposits…
Read MoreMassive Smoky Quartz Clusters found in California
Massive Smoky Quartz Clusters found in California In this video we show you several monster smoky clusters that we dug from the dream pocket in California 😴💎⛏ Watch as we take you through the process from digging them out of the pocket to cleaned. To see more from this pocket check out these previously posted…
Read MoreOverview of the Tourmaline Mines in Pala,Ca
Overview of the Tourmaline Mines in Pala,Ca Check out this video for a view of the tourmaline mines that offer pay-to-dig options in Pala, CA! This is a short tour we did of the mines, complete with panning and taping of the digs. These mines are open to the public and they each have their…
Read MorePlant Highlight: Double D Mining, Gypsum Pit – Blythe CA
Plant Highlight: Double D Mining, Gypsum Pit – Blythe CA Goodfellow Crushers recently assisted Double D Mining with a plant redesign for their gypsum operation in Blythe, California. Because of the challenge of working with a lot of dust and a fine finished product, a standard FT4250 wasn’t sufficient. Goodfellow custom fabricated a plant with…
Read MoreOpal Mountain & Rainbow Basin, near Barstow, California
Opal Mountain & Rainbow Basin, near Barstow, California Some off roading near Opal Mountain and then a visit to the Rainbow Basin. It was over cast all day so some of the colors are a bit subdued.
Read MoreExploring The Desert Lode Star Mine – A California silver mine (part 1)
Exploring The Desert Lode Star Mine – A California silver mine (part 1) In this video we drive our Willys Jeep through the desert to the Desert Lode Star Mine. The mine was started in 1880 when the rich ore vein was discovered. 100 miners were hired and sunk a huge shaft to access the…
Read MoreMade In Kern County: Golden Queen Mining Company
Made In Kern County: Golden Queen Mining Company Just outside Mojave, surrounded by snow-capped hills and giant wind turbines, there is a mountain deeply rooted in California history. The place that has provided the promise for a better life for well over 120-years.
Read MoreDiscovering a lost gold mining claim in the California desert – Going Alone
Discovering a lost gold mining claim in the California desert – Going Alone I discovered this lost mining claim within a rock cairn atop an island of stone within the enormous flash flood plain called Siberia Wash. Imagine my surprise to look inside the rock pile and spot a metal tin secreted away within. Open…
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