Will gold mining return to Oregon? What this Portland historian learned from the past

Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A ...
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Eastern Oregon gold mine one step closer toward state approval

A Nevada-based company is one step closer to being allowed to construct Oregon’s first modern-day gold mine. On Monday, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries announced it has ...
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OPB’s First Look: A 21st-century rare metals rush gains momentum in Eastern Oregon

Two mining projects in far Eastern Oregon’s Malheur County gained traction yesterday, both with implications for sage grouse populations. This morning, OPB’s Cassandra Profita reports on the ...
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Where is gold mined in the US? These states lead the list

Gold mining in the United States is heavily concentrated in a handful of states that combine rich geology with decades of industrial investment. Those leading regions now anchor a sector that helps ...