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| Mining in Goldfield, Nevada Early 1900's |
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| Gold was discovered in 1902. Following the commencement of leasing operations in 1904, Goldfield laid claim to being the richest gold-mining camp in the world. Consider the record production: From 1904 through 1918 the total gross production was $83,685,485. During this period, gold was $20.67 per ounce. At todays price for gold this would be almost 2 billion dollars. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Early 1900's Combination Mine and Mill was one of the first mines in Goldfield. Combination mine co. property, including the mill was aquired by the Goldfield Consolidated mine co. in 1907 |
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Early 1900's Consolidated mine was organized in 1906 It was comprise of 14 mines. The mines of the Concolidated had a gross production of$100,000,000 taken from 1903 to 1960. |
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The Consolidated Mill in full operation |
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Head Frame of old mine |
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