where is the gold in alaska
Gold was first discovered in Southeast Alaska in the 1870s. The first discovery was made near Sitka in 1872 and the second was made in 1876 in Windham Bay. These finds followed the discovery of gold nearby in British Columbia in 1861.
Alaska Gold. July 24, 2012 // 53:44. The Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska is home to the last great wild sockeye salmon fishery in the world. Itâs also home to enormous mineral deposits â copper, gold, molybdenum â estimated to be worth up to $500 billion.
Great Alaska Mining Company, LLC Turnkey Gold Mine for Sale. It is located in the Ruby District, 40 Miles south of the Village of Ruby, Alaska. Ten claims 520 acres on the Ruby/Poorman Road with equipment & living quarters. Mine can be run by 5 people and is in operation now, all licenses in place.
Gold panning is fun and you never know what youâll find. Unlike professional gold seekers, recreational gold panners benefit mostly from the adventure. The entire family can share in the fun of prospecting and gold panning. Fairbanks, Juneau, Nome, Chicken, and the McCarthy Area are good places to start. Basic gold panning equipment is quite simple and requires only a minimum investment. A gold pan is most important.