placer

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As opposed to placer mines, his property holds lode mines.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Mining remains a major and obvious presence, with bold, yellow-black signs announcing: “This business supports placer mining. Placer mining supports this business.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

Mr. Tremblay began placer mining a few years ago, a passion he admitted is stoked more by the thrill of discovery than the prospect of striking it rich.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2017

On this date in 1901, prospectors discovered gold four miles from Wickenburg, sparking a rush of placer miners to the Hassayampa River.

From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2015

Helena was established as a placer mining camp in 1864 upon the discovery of gold in Last Chance Gulch.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various